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BRK-B vs. QQQ
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Performance

BRK-B vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
13.25%
10.74%
BRK-B
QQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BRK-B achieves a 31.45% return, which is significantly higher than QQQ's 23.40% return. Over the past 10 years, BRK-B has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 12.35%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 18.08% annualized return.


BRK-B

YTD

31.45%

1M

1.01%

6M

13.25%

1Y

29.87%

5Y (annualized)

16.61%

10Y (annualized)

12.35%

QQQ

YTD

23.40%

1M

1.56%

6M

10.75%

1Y

30.41%

5Y (annualized)

20.90%

10Y (annualized)

18.08%

Key characteristics


BRK-BQQQ
Sharpe Ratio2.081.71
Sortino Ratio2.942.29
Omega Ratio1.381.31
Calmar Ratio3.922.19
Martin Ratio10.237.95
Ulcer Index2.91%3.73%
Daily Std Dev14.32%17.38%
Max Drawdown-53.86%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-2.04%-2.13%

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Correlation

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The correlation between BRK-B and QQQ is 0.40, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

BRK-B vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) 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 BRK-B, currently valued at 2.08, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.081.71
The chart of Sortino ratio for BRK-B, currently valued at 2.94, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.942.29
The chart of Omega ratio for BRK-B, currently valued at 1.38, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.381.31
The chart of Calmar ratio for BRK-B, currently valued at 3.92, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.003.922.19
The chart of Martin ratio for BRK-B, currently valued at 10.23, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.0010.237.95
BRK-B
QQQ

The current BRK-B Sharpe Ratio is 2.08, which is comparable to the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.71. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BRK-B 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 Ratio1.001.502.002.503.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.08
1.71
BRK-B
QQQ

Dividends

BRK-B vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

BRK-B has not paid dividends to shareholders, while QQQ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.60%.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.60%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.02%

Drawdowns

BRK-B vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BRK-B drawdown since its inception was -53.86%, smaller than the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BRK-B 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%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.04%
-2.13%
BRK-B
QQQ

Volatility

BRK-B vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) has a higher volatility of 6.64% compared to Invesco QQQ (QQQ) at 5.66%. This indicates that BRK-B'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.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
6.64%
5.66%
BRK-B
QQQ