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Performance

BABA vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
6.21%
12.84%
BABA
SPY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BABA achieves a 11.35% return, which is significantly lower than SPY's 26.08% return. Over the past 10 years, BABA has underperformed SPY with an annualized return of -2.61%, while SPY has yielded a comparatively higher 13.10% annualized return.


BABA

YTD

11.35%

1M

-14.81%

6M

6.82%

1Y

10.77%

5Y (annualized)

-14.11%

10Y (annualized)

-2.61%

SPY

YTD

26.08%

1M

1.77%

6M

13.59%

1Y

32.24%

5Y (annualized)

15.62%

10Y (annualized)

13.10%

Key characteristics


BABASPY
Sharpe Ratio0.292.70
Sortino Ratio0.713.60
Omega Ratio1.081.50
Calmar Ratio0.143.90
Martin Ratio1.0817.52
Ulcer Index10.04%1.87%
Daily Std Dev36.65%12.14%
Max Drawdown-80.09%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-72.42%-0.85%

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Correlation

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The correlation between BABA and SPY is 0.45, 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. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). 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 0.29, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.292.70
The chart of Sortino ratio for BABA, currently valued at 0.71, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.713.60
The chart of Omega ratio for BABA, currently valued at 1.08, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.081.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for BABA, currently valued at 0.14, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.143.90
The chart of Martin ratio for BABA, currently valued at 1.08, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.001.0817.52
BABA
SPY

The current BABA Sharpe Ratio is 0.29, which is lower than the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.70. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BABA and SPY, 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-1.000.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.29
2.70
BABA
SPY

Dividends

BABA vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

BABA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.94%, more than SPY's 1.18% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
1.94%1.29%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

BABA vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BABA drawdown since its inception was -80.09%, which is greater than SPY's maximum drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BABA and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-72.42%
-0.85%
BABA
SPY

Volatility

BABA vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a higher volatility of 9.96% compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 3.98%. This indicates that BABA's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SPY based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
9.96%
3.98%
BABA
SPY