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Performance

BABA vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-20.00%-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.08%
9.48%
BABA
QQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BABA achieves a 16.26% return, which is significantly lower than QQQ's 21.78% return. Over the past 10 years, BABA has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of -1.91%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 17.95% annualized return.


BABA

YTD

16.26%

1M

-12.77%

6M

2.08%

1Y

17.67%

5Y (annualized)

-12.96%

10Y (annualized)

-1.91%

QQQ

YTD

21.78%

1M

1.15%

6M

10.25%

1Y

29.54%

5Y (annualized)

20.42%

10Y (annualized)

17.95%

Key characteristics


BABAQQQ
Sharpe Ratio0.421.70
Sortino Ratio0.892.29
Omega Ratio1.101.31
Calmar Ratio0.202.19
Martin Ratio1.607.96
Ulcer Index9.61%3.72%
Daily Std Dev36.62%17.39%
Max Drawdown-80.09%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-71.21%-3.42%

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Correlation

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The correlation between BABA and QQQ is 0.50, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

BABA vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for BABA, currently valued at 0.42, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.421.70
The chart of Sortino ratio for BABA, currently valued at 0.89, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.892.28
The chart of Omega ratio for BABA, currently valued at 1.10, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.101.31
The chart of Calmar ratio for BABA, currently valued at 0.20, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.202.18
The chart of Martin ratio for BABA, currently valued at 1.60, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.001.607.92
BABA
QQQ

The current BABA Sharpe Ratio is 0.42, which is lower than the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.70. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BABA and QQQ, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.42
1.70
BABA
QQQ

Dividends

BABA vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

BABA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.86%, more than QQQ's 0.61% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
1.86%1.29%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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%1.02%

Drawdowns

BABA vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BABA drawdown since its inception was -80.09%, roughly equal to the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BABA and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-71.21%
-3.42%
BABA
QQQ

Volatility

BABA vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a higher volatility of 9.96% compared to Invesco QQQ (QQQ) at 5.58%. This indicates that BABA'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.


5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
9.96%
5.58%
BABA
QQQ