DEF vs. CCOR

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

DEF (Invesco Defensive Equity ETF) and CCOR (Core Alternative ETF) are both Large Cap Growth Equities funds. DEF is passively managed, while CCOR is actively managed. Their 0.07 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. DEF charges 0.53%/yr vs 1.09%/yr for CCOR.

Performance

DEF vs. CCOR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Invesco Defensive Equity ETF (DEF) and Core Alternative ETF (CCOR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

DEF

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

CCOR

• 1D: 0.60%
• 1M: 1.13%
• 6M: -2.83%
• YTD: 1.03%
• 1Y: -0.49%
• 3Y*: -1.09%
• 5Y*: -1.48%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 1.77%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
CCOR Core Alternative ETF	$60.78K	$57.90K	$78.59K

DEF vs. CCOR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
DEF Invesco Defensive Equity ETF	-11.11%
CCOR Core Alternative ETF	2.68%

Correlation

The correlation between DEF and CCOR is 0.07, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 8, 2026	0.07

DEF vs. CCOR - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	DEF	CCOR
Healthcare	16.8%	12.2%
Financial Services	16.1%	18.6%
Industrials	15.6%	9.4%
Consumer Defensive	12.9%	6.9%
Technology	12.1%	15.7%
Consumer Cyclical	10.1%	9.1%
Utilities	4.8%	6.3%
Communication Services	4.7%	7.8%
Real Estate	3.8%	2.8%
Basic Materials	2.1%	4.9%
Energy	1.0%	6.4%

Return for Risk

DEF vs. CCOR — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

DEF

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

CCOR

CCOR Risk / Return Rank: 10
CCOR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 10
CCOR Sortino Ratio Rank: 9
CCOR Omega Ratio Rank: 9
CCOR Calmar Ratio Rank: 10
CCOR Martin Ratio Rank: 10

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

DEF vs. CCOR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Defensive Equity ETF (DEF) and Core Alternative ETF (CCOR). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	DEF	CCOR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	-0.06	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	-0.03	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.00	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	-0.06	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	-0.12	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DEF	CCOR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-22.99%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-8.79%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-12.31%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-22.99%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-16.09%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-7.47%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.19%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DEF	CCOR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	3.00%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	6.47%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	8.24%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	11.19%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	10.78%	—

DEF vs. CCOR - Expense Ratio Comparison

DEF has a 0.53% expense ratio, which is lower than CCOR's 1.09% expense ratio.

Dividends

DEF vs. CCOR - Dividend Comparison

DEF has not paid dividends to shareholders, while CCOR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.99%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
CCOR Core Alternative ETF	0.99%	1.07%	1.18%	1.21%	1.11%	1.02%	1.50%	0.73%	1.53%	0.89%
DEF Invesco Defensive Equity ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DEF and CCOR in my portfolio?

DEF and CCOR have a correlation of 0.07, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, DEF or CCOR?

On fees, DEF is cheaper at 0.53% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DEF or CCOR?

DEF is cheaper with a 0.53% expense ratio, compared with 1.09% for CCOR.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, DEF or CCOR?

CCOR has the higher dividend yield at 0.99%, compared with 0.00% for DEF.

What is the main difference between DEF and CCOR?

They also come from different issuers: Invesco and Core Alternative. Their fees differ too: 0.53% for DEF and 1.09% for CCOR.