DX vs. OWL

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

DX (Dynex Capital, Inc.) and OWL (Blue Owl Capital Inc.) are both stocks. DX operates in REIT - Mortgage (Real Estate), while OWL operates in Asset Management (Financial Services). Over the past 5 years, DX returned 6.05%/yr vs -3.88%/yr for OWL. At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

DX vs. OWL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) and Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DX achieves a 2.80% return, which is significantly higher than OWL's -40.47% return.

DX

• 1D: 0.30%
• 1M: 2.02%
• YTD: 2.80%
• 6M: 3.91%
• 1Y: 27.03%
• 3Y*: 17.11%
• 5Y*: 6.05%
• 10Y*: 7.88%

OWL

• 1D: -0.58%
• 1M: -17.12%
• YTD: -40.47%
• 6M: -41.68%
• 1Y: -53.07%
• 3Y*: -5.39%
• 5Y*: -3.88%
• 10Y*: —

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

DX vs. OWL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
DX Dynex Capital, Inc.	2.80%	29.48%	13.64%	11.91%	-15.39%	2.25%	-0.89%
OWL Blue Owl Capital Inc.	-40.47%	-32.83%	61.76%	47.40%	-26.29%	32.18%	5.86%

Correlation

The correlation between DX and OWL is 0.27, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.27
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.36
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.39
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 14, 2020	0.36

The correlation between DX and OWL shifts across timeframes, from 0.27 (1 year) to 0.39 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap DX : $2.64B OWL : $5.80B
EPS DX : $1.47 OWL : $0.13
PE Ratio DX : 8.98 OWL : 65.98
PS Ratio DX : 3.12 OWL : 1.95
PB Ratio DX : 1.01 OWL : 2.76
Total Revenue (TTM) DX : $695.85M OWL : $2.94B
Gross Profit (TTM) DX : $695.85M OWL : $1.99B
EBITDA (TTM) DX : $900.29M OWL : $876.72M

Return for Risk

DX vs. OWL — Risk / Return Rank

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

DX

DX Risk / Return Rank: 79
DX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 84
DX Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
DX Omega Ratio Rank: 79
DX Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
DX Martin Ratio Rank: 79

OWL

OWL Risk / Return Rank: 5
OWL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
OWL Sortino Ratio Rank: 3
OWL Omega Ratio Rank: 5
OWL Calmar Ratio Rank: 7
OWL Martin Ratio Rank: 7

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.

DX vs. OWL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) and Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL). 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.

	DX	OWL	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.54	-1.20	+2.74
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.15	-2.00	+4.15
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.27	0.78	+0.49
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.78	-0.91	+2.69
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.29	-1.52	+6.81

DX vs. OWL - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DX Sharpe Ratio is 1.54, which is higher than the OWL Sharpe Ratio of -1.20. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DX and OWL, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

DX vs. OWL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DX drawdown since its inception was -99.12%, which is greater than OWL's maximum drawdown of -67.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DX and OWL.

Drawdown Indicators

	DX	OWL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-99.12%	-67.10%	-32.02%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.27%	-58.59%	+43.32%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-25.81%	-67.10%	+41.29%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-33.98%	-67.10%	+33.12%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-56.76%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-29.64%	-65.14%	+35.50%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-56.76%	-24.41%	-32.35%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.12%	35.05%	-29.93%

Volatility

DX vs. OWL - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX) is 4.52%, while Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL) has a volatility of 13.41%. This indicates that DX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than OWL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	DX	OWL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.52%	13.41%	-8.89%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.74%	34.97%	-21.23%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	17.62%	44.46%	-26.84%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.83%	42.07%	-18.24%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	29.88%	42.76%	-12.88%

Dividends

DX vs. OWL - Dividend Comparison

DX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 15.48%, more than OWL's 10.62% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DX Dynex Capital, Inc.	15.48%	14.13%	11.46%	12.46%	12.26%	9.34%	9.33%	11.87%	12.59%	10.27%	12.32%	15.12%
OWL Blue Owl Capital Inc.	10.62%	5.72%	2.92%	3.69%	4.06%	0.87%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

DX vs. OWL - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Dynex Capital, Inc. and Blue Owl Capital Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

DX - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Dynex Capital, Inc. reported a gross profit of 257.39M and revenue of 257.39M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 100.0%.

OWL - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Blue Owl Capital Inc. reported a gross profit of 753.81M and revenue of 753.81M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 100.0%.

DX - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Dynex Capital, Inc. reported an operating income of 236.91M and revenue of 257.39M, resulting in an operating margin of 92.0%.

OWL - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Blue Owl Capital Inc. reported an operating income of 109.49M and revenue of 753.81M, resulting in an operating margin of 14.5%.

DX - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Dynex Capital, Inc. reported a net income of -80.36M and revenue of 257.39M, resulting in a net margin of -31.2%.

OWL - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Blue Owl Capital Inc. reported a net income of 15.54M and revenue of 753.81M, resulting in a net margin of 2.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DX and OWL in my portfolio?

DX and OWL have a correlation of 0.27, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, DX or OWL?

OWL has higher volatility (13.41%) compared to DX (4.52%). In terms of maximum drawdown, DX dropped -99.12% vs OWL's -67.10%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

DX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.54 vs -1.20), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.