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CAOS vs. SVXY
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Performance

CAOS vs. SVXY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (CAOS) and ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.28%
-16.69%
CAOS
SVXY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CAOS achieves a 4.91% return, which is significantly higher than SVXY's -2.77% return.


CAOS

YTD

4.91%

1M

0.31%

6M

3.36%

1Y

5.26%

5Y (annualized)

N/A

10Y (annualized)

N/A

SVXY

YTD

-2.77%

1M

2.51%

6M

-15.38%

1Y

5.16%

5Y (annualized)

10.25%

10Y (annualized)

-4.04%

Key characteristics


CAOSSVXY
Sharpe Ratio1.730.12
Sortino Ratio2.690.39
Omega Ratio1.581.07
Calmar Ratio2.570.06
Martin Ratio8.040.37
Ulcer Index0.66%12.89%
Daily Std Dev3.08%38.40%
Max Drawdown-3.41%-95.25%
Current Drawdown-0.26%-81.81%

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CAOS vs. SVXY - Expense Ratio Comparison

CAOS has a 0.63% expense ratio, which is lower than SVXY's 1.38% expense ratio.


SVXY
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Expense ratio chart for SVXY: current value at 1.38% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%1.38%
Expense ratio chart for CAOS: current value at 0.63% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.63%

Correlation

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The correlation between CAOS and SVXY is 0.29, 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

CAOS vs. SVXY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (CAOS) and ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY). 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 CAOS, currently valued at 1.73, compared to the broader market0.002.004.001.730.12
The chart of Sortino ratio for CAOS, currently valued at 2.69, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.002.690.39
The chart of Omega ratio for CAOS, currently valued at 1.58, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.581.07
The chart of Calmar ratio for CAOS, currently valued at 2.57, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.002.570.12
The chart of Martin ratio for CAOS, currently valued at 8.04, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.008.040.37
CAOS
SVXY

The current CAOS Sharpe Ratio is 1.73, which is higher than the SVXY Sharpe Ratio of 0.12. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CAOS and SVXY, 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 Ratio0.001.002.003.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.73
0.12
CAOS
SVXY

Dividends

CAOS vs. SVXY - Dividend Comparison

Neither CAOS nor SVXY has paid dividends to shareholders.


Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

CAOS vs. SVXY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CAOS drawdown since its inception was -3.41%, smaller than the maximum SVXY drawdown of -95.25%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CAOS and SVXY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.26%
-21.15%
CAOS
SVXY

Volatility

CAOS vs. SVXY - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (CAOS) is 0.70%, while ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY) has a volatility of 9.86%. This indicates that CAOS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SVXY 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%25.00%30.00%35.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.70%
9.86%
CAOS
SVXY