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AXP vs. QQQ
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Key characteristics


AXPQQQ
YTD Return40.67%16.41%
1Y Return61.59%26.86%
3Y Return (Ann)18.72%8.93%
5Y Return (Ann)18.70%20.65%
10Y Return (Ann)12.91%17.94%
Sharpe Ratio2.731.57
Daily Std Dev23.35%17.78%
Max Drawdown-83.91%-82.98%
Current Drawdown0.00%-5.49%

Correlation

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The correlation between AXP and QQQ is 0.54, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Performance

AXP vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, AXP achieves a 40.67% return, which is significantly higher than QQQ's 16.41% return. Over the past 10 years, AXP has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 12.91%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 17.94% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


800.00%850.00%900.00%950.00%1,000.00%1,050.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
971.31%
991.52%
AXP
QQQ

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Risk-Adjusted Performance

AXP vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Express Company (AXP) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). 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.


AXP
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for AXP, currently valued at 2.73, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.002.73
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for AXP, currently valued at 3.40, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.003.40
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for AXP, currently valued at 1.48, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.48
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for AXP, currently valued at 2.36, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.002.36
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for AXP, currently valued at 14.56, compared to the broader market-10.00-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.0014.56
QQQ
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 1.51, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.001.51
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 2.05, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.05
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 1.27, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.27
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 1.94, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.001.94
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 7.13, compared to the broader market-10.00-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.007.13

AXP vs. QQQ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AXP Sharpe Ratio is 2.73, which is higher than the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.57. The chart below compares the 12-month rolling Sharpe Ratio of AXP and QQQ.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.001.502.002.503.00AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
2.73
1.51
AXP
QQQ

Dividends

AXP vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

AXP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.00%, more than QQQ's 0.61% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
AXP
American Express Company
1.00%1.24%1.35%1.05%1.42%1.29%1.51%1.32%1.61%1.58%1.05%0.95%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.61%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.01%

Drawdowns

AXP vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AXP drawdown since its inception was -83.91%, roughly equal to the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AXP and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember0
-5.49%
AXP
QQQ

Volatility

AXP vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

American Express Company (AXP) has a higher volatility of 7.63% compared to Invesco QQQ (QQQ) at 6.03%. This indicates that AXP's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than QQQ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptember
7.63%
6.03%
AXP
QQQ