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Performance

CNI vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-15.46%
12.11%
CNI
SPY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CNI achieves a -13.77% return, which is significantly lower than SPY's 25.36% return. Over the past 10 years, CNI has underperformed SPY with an annualized return of 6.00%, while SPY has yielded a comparatively higher 13.07% annualized return.


CNI

YTD

-13.77%

1M

-6.08%

6M

-14.91%

1Y

-5.04%

5Y (annualized)

5.56%

10Y (annualized)

6.00%

SPY

YTD

25.36%

1M

0.98%

6M

11.79%

1Y

31.70%

5Y (annualized)

15.55%

10Y (annualized)

13.07%

Key characteristics


CNISPY
Sharpe Ratio-0.312.69
Sortino Ratio-0.313.59
Omega Ratio0.961.50
Calmar Ratio-0.303.89
Martin Ratio-0.6317.53
Ulcer Index8.85%1.87%
Daily Std Dev18.04%12.15%
Max Drawdown-46.86%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-18.84%-1.41%

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Correlation

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The correlation between CNI and SPY is 0.55, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

CNI vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) 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 ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for CNI, currently valued at -0.31, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.00-0.312.69
The chart of Sortino ratio for CNI, currently valued at -0.31, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.00-0.313.59
The chart of Omega ratio for CNI, currently valued at 0.96, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.000.961.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for CNI, currently valued at -0.30, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.00-0.303.89
The chart of Martin ratio for CNI, currently valued at -0.63, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.00-0.6317.53
CNI
SPY

The current CNI Sharpe Ratio is -0.31, which is lower than the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.69. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CNI and SPY, 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 Ratio0.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.31
2.69
CNI
SPY

Dividends

CNI vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

CNI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.29%, more than SPY's 1.19% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
CNI
Canadian National Railway Company
2.29%1.85%2.34%2.00%1.71%1.94%1.88%1.55%1.70%1.73%1.31%1.44%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.19%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

CNI vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CNI drawdown since its inception was -46.86%, smaller than the maximum SPY drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CNI and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-18.84%
-1.41%
CNI
SPY

Volatility

CNI vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) has a higher volatility of 5.22% compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 4.09%. This indicates that CNI'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%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.22%
4.09%
CNI
SPY