AVDL vs. XLE

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

AVDL (Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc) is a stock, while XLE (State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF) is Energy Equities fund tracking the Energy Select Sector Index. At a 0.16 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AVDL vs. XLE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (AVDL) and State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

AVDL

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

XLE

• 1D: -1.84%
• 1M: 1.18%
• YTD: 29.83%
• 6M: 27.49%
• 1Y: 45.41%
• 3Y*: 16.70%
• 5Y*: 20.01%
• 10Y*: 9.54%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

AVDL vs. XLE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
AVDL Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc	0.42%	105.04%	-25.57%	97.21%	-11.39%	20.96%	-11.52%	192.64%	-68.54%	-21.08%
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF	29.83%	7.88%	5.56%	-0.63%	64.32%	53.28%	-32.67%	11.74%	-18.22%	-0.89%

Correlation

The correlation between AVDL and XLE is 0.08, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.08
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.08
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.12
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.14
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 23, 1998	0.16

Return for Risk

AVDL vs. XLE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

XLE

XLE Risk / Return Rank: 66
XLE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 69
XLE Sortino Ratio Rank: 62
XLE Omega Ratio Rank: 60
XLE Calmar Ratio Rank: 76
XLE Martin Ratio Rank: 62

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

AVDL vs. XLE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (AVDL) and State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AVDL	XLE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.77	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.32	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.31	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	AVDL	XLE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-71.26%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-12.05%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-20.14%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-26.04%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-66.81%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-7.82%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-17.98%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.18%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	AVDL	XLE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.29%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	16.56%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	20.49%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	26.02%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	29.58%	—

Dividends

AVDL vs. XLE - Dividend Comparison

AVDL has not paid dividends to shareholders, while XLE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.59%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AVDL Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF	2.59%	3.28%	3.36%	3.55%	3.68%	4.21%	5.62%	6.72%	3.54%	3.03%	2.26%	3.39%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AVDL and XLE in my portfolio?

AVDL and XLE have a correlation of 0.08, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.