BTQ.NEO vs. COST

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

BTQ.NEO (BTQ Technologies Corp) and COST (Costco Wholesale Corporation) are both stocks. BTQ.NEO operates in Software - Infrastructure (Technology), while COST operates in Discount Stores (Consumer Defensive). Over the past 3 years, BTQ.NEO returned 109.30%/yr vs 26.97%/yr for COST. At a correlation of -0.03, they often move in opposite directions.

Performance

BTQ.NEO vs. COST - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in BTQ Technologies Corp (BTQ.NEO) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

BTQ.NEO is traded in CAD, while COST is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the COST values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BTQ.NEO achieves a -15.94% return, which is significantly lower than COST's 15.42% return.

BTQ.NEO

• 1D: 4.01%
• 1M: 41.90%
• YTD: -15.94%
• 6M: -34.79%
• 1Y: 40.24%
• 3Y*: 109.30%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

COST

• 1D: 0.57%
• 1M: -1.37%
• YTD: 15.42%
• 6M: 11.01%
• 1Y: -1.46%
• 3Y*: 26.97%
• 5Y*: 25.54%
• 10Y*: 23.37%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BTQ.NEO vs. COST - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
BTQ.NEO BTQ Technologies Corp	-15.94%	79.95%	380.49%	9.33%
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation	15.42%	-9.71%	51.45%	31.39%

Correlation

The correlation between BTQ.NEO and COST is -0.16, meaning they tend to move in opposite directions. This is especially valuable for risk management - when one declines, the other has historically tended to hold steady or rise.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.16
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	-0.01
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 21, 2023	-0.03

The correlation between BTQ.NEO and COST shifts across timeframes, from -0.16 (1 year) to -0.01 (3 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS BTQ.NEO : -CA$0.11 COST : $26.51
PS Ratio BTQ.NEO : 1.42K COST : 1.11
Total Revenue (TTM) BTQ.NEO : CA$565.50K COST : $293.59B
Gross Profit (TTM) BTQ.NEO : CA$565.50K COST : $11.12B
EBITDA (TTM) BTQ.NEO : -CA$14.23M COST : $12.48B

Return for Risk

BTQ.NEO vs. COST — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BTQ.NEO

BTQ.NEO Risk / Return Rank: 59
BTQ.NEO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 52
BTQ.NEO Sortino Ratio Rank: 72
BTQ.NEO Omega Ratio Rank: 65
BTQ.NEO Calmar Ratio Rank: 54
BTQ.NEO Martin Ratio Rank: 51

COST

COST Risk / Return Rank: 32
COST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 34
COST Sortino Ratio Rank: 28
COST Omega Ratio Rank: 28
COST Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
COST Martin Ratio Rank: 33

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

BTQ.NEO vs. COST - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BTQ Technologies Corp (BTQ.NEO) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST). 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.

	BTQ.NEO	COST	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.25	-0.07	+0.33
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.77	0.04	+1.73
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.18	1.00	+0.18
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.48	-0.10	+0.58
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.69	-0.24	+0.92
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

BTQ.NEO vs. COST - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BTQ.NEO Sharpe Ratio is 0.25, which is higher than the COST Sharpe Ratio of -0.07. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BTQ.NEO and COST, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	BTQ.NEO	COST	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.25	-0.07	+0.33
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	1.08	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	1.01	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.52	0.80	-0.28

Drawdowns

BTQ.NEO vs. COST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BTQ.NEO drawdown since its inception was -84.85%, which is greater than COST's maximum drawdown of -33.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BTQ.NEO and COST.

Drawdown Indicators

	BTQ.NEO	COST	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-84.85%	-33.74%	-51.11%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-84.85%	-14.89%	-69.96%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-84.85%	-23.58%	-61.27%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-30.01%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-30.01%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-69.90%	-11.12%	-58.78%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-46.92%	-7.21%	-39.71%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	59.20%	6.36%	+52.84%

Volatility

BTQ.NEO vs. COST - Volatility Comparison

BTQ Technologies Corp (BTQ.NEO) has a higher volatility of 42.21% compared to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) at 8.01%. This indicates that BTQ.NEO's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than COST based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BTQ.NEO	COST	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	42.21%	8.01%	+34.20%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	85.04%	15.72%	+69.32%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	161.33%	20.07%	+141.26%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	172.04%	23.86%	+148.18%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	172.04%	23.15%	+148.89%

Dividends

BTQ.NEO vs. COST - Dividend Comparison

BTQ.NEO has not paid dividends to shareholders, while COST's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.55%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BTQ.NEO BTQ Technologies Corp	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation	0.55%	0.59%	0.49%	2.87%	0.76%	0.54%	3.38%	0.86%	1.08%	4.81%	1.09%	4.06%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BTQ.NEO and COST in my portfolio?

BTQ.NEO and COST have a correlation of -0.16, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.