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BAR vs. FALN
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Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Key characteristics


BARFALN
YTD Return26.97%8.36%
1Y Return35.20%14.77%
3Y Return (Ann)11.86%1.96%
5Y Return (Ann)12.20%5.68%
Sharpe Ratio2.313.15
Sortino Ratio3.064.88
Omega Ratio1.401.63
Calmar Ratio5.101.83
Martin Ratio15.2622.33
Ulcer Index2.22%0.69%
Daily Std Dev14.63%4.88%
Max Drawdown-21.53%-29.22%
Current Drawdown-5.89%-0.11%

Correlation

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The correlation between BAR and FALN is 0.20, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Performance

BAR vs. FALN - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, BAR achieves a 26.97% return, which is significantly higher than FALN's 8.36% 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%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
11.16%
5.90%
BAR
FALN

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BAR vs. FALN - Expense Ratio Comparison

BAR has a 0.17% expense ratio, which is lower than FALN's 0.25% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.


FALN
iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF
Expense ratio chart for FALN: current value at 0.25% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.25%
Expense ratio chart for BAR: current value at 0.17% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.17%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

BAR vs. FALN - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GraniteShares Gold Shares (BAR) and iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN). 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.


BAR
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for BAR, currently valued at 2.31, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.002.31
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for BAR, currently valued at 3.06, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.003.06
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for BAR, currently valued at 1.40, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.40
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for BAR, currently valued at 5.10, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.005.10
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for BAR, currently valued at 15.26, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0015.26
FALN
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for FALN, currently valued at 3.15, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.003.15
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for FALN, currently valued at 4.88, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.004.88
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for FALN, currently valued at 1.63, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.63
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for FALN, currently valued at 1.83, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.001.83
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for FALN, currently valued at 22.33, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0022.33

BAR vs. FALN - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BAR Sharpe Ratio is 2.31, which is comparable to the FALN Sharpe Ratio of 3.15. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BAR and FALN, 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 Ratio1.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.31
3.15
BAR
FALN

Dividends

BAR vs. FALN - Dividend Comparison

BAR has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FALN's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.06%.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016
BAR
GraniteShares Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
FALN
iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF
6.06%5.38%5.08%3.39%5.14%5.35%5.97%6.99%3.54%

Drawdowns

BAR vs. FALN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BAR drawdown since its inception was -21.53%, smaller than the maximum FALN drawdown of -29.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BAR and FALN. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-6.00%-5.00%-4.00%-3.00%-2.00%-1.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-5.89%
-0.11%
BAR
FALN

Volatility

BAR vs. FALN - Volatility Comparison

GraniteShares Gold Shares (BAR) has a higher volatility of 5.38% compared to iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN) at 1.36%. This indicates that BAR's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than FALN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.38%
1.36%
BAR
FALN