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BABA vs. SPY
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Key characteristics


BABASPY
YTD Return-7.64%10.41%
1Y Return-26.27%34.16%
3Y Return (Ann)-31.69%11.38%
5Y Return (Ann)-16.88%14.99%
Sharpe Ratio-0.402.93
Daily Std Dev39.01%11.54%
Max Drawdown-80.09%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-77.12%0.00%

Correlation

0.46
-1.001.00

The correlation between BABA and SPY is 0.46, 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

BABA vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, BABA achieves a -7.64% return, which is significantly lower than SPY's 10.41% return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%50.00%100.00%150.00%200.00%OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch
-22.73%
208.99%
BABA
SPY

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

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 ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
-0.40
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
2.93

BABA vs. SPY - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BABA Sharpe Ratio is -0.40, which is lower than the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.93. The chart below compares the 12-month rolling Sharpe Ratio of BABA and SPY.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch
-0.40
2.93
BABA
SPY

Dividends

BABA vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

BABA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.40%, more than SPY's 1.28% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
1.40%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
1.28%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%. The drawdown chart below compares losses from any high point along the way for BABA and SPY


-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch
-77.12%
0
BABA
SPY

Volatility

BABA vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a higher volatility of 8.34% compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 2.75%. 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.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%OctoberNovemberDecember2024FebruaryMarch
8.34%
2.75%
BABA
SPY