ETC-USD vs. GOLD

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with ETC-USD having a 3.74% return and GOLD slightly lower at 3.61%.

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This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) and Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD). 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.

The current ETC-USD Sharpe Ratio is -0.37, which is lower than the GOLD Sharpe Ratio of 0.18. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ETC-USD and GOLD, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

The maximum ETC-USD drawdown since its inception was -92.12%, roughly equal to the maximum GOLD drawdown of -88.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ETC-USD and GOLD. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.

Ethereum Classic (ETC-USD) has a higher volatility of 22.73% compared to Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD) at 6.02%. This indicates that ETC-USD's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GOLD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.