PortfoliosLab logo
PortfoliosLab logo
Tools
Performance Analysis
Portfolio Analysis
Factor Model
Portfolios
Lazy PortfoliosUser Portfolios
Discussions
GARP vs. QUAL
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Key characteristics


GARPQUAL
YTD Return37.12%26.02%
1Y Return48.28%35.29%
3Y Return (Ann)13.22%9.63%
Sharpe Ratio2.702.79
Sortino Ratio3.463.84
Omega Ratio1.491.52
Calmar Ratio3.604.59
Martin Ratio13.8017.58
Ulcer Index3.50%1.99%
Daily Std Dev17.92%12.57%
Max Drawdown-31.34%-34.06%
Current Drawdown-0.37%-0.19%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.00.9

The correlation between GARP and QUAL is 0.87, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Performance

GARP vs. QUAL - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, GARP achieves a 37.12% return, which is significantly higher than QUAL's 26.02% return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
15.52%
11.31%
GARP
QUAL

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


GARP vs. QUAL - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both GARP and QUAL have an expense ratio of 0.15%, making them cost-effective options compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios typically range from 0.3% to 0.9%.


GARP
iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF
Expense ratio chart for GARP: current value at 0.15% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.15%
Expense ratio chart for QUAL: current value at 0.15% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.15%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

GARP vs. QUAL - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (GARP) and iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL). 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.


GARP
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for GARP, currently valued at 2.70, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.002.70
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for GARP, currently valued at 3.46, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.003.46
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for GARP, currently valued at 1.49, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.49
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for GARP, currently valued at 3.60, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.003.60
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for GARP, currently valued at 13.80, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0013.80
QUAL
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for QUAL, currently valued at 2.79, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.002.79
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for QUAL, currently valued at 3.84, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.003.84
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for QUAL, currently valued at 1.52, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.52
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for QUAL, currently valued at 4.59, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.004.59
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for QUAL, currently valued at 17.58, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0017.58

GARP vs. QUAL - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GARP Sharpe Ratio is 2.70, which is comparable to the QUAL Sharpe Ratio of 2.79. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GARP and QUAL, 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 Ratio1.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.70
2.79
GARP
QUAL

Dividends

GARP vs. QUAL - Dividend Comparison

GARP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.36%, less than QUAL's 0.98% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
GARP
iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF
0.36%0.75%1.85%0.67%0.75%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QUAL
iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
0.98%1.23%1.59%1.20%1.39%1.60%2.00%1.76%1.96%1.63%1.35%0.63%

Drawdowns

GARP vs. QUAL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GARP drawdown since its inception was -31.34%, smaller than the maximum QUAL drawdown of -34.06%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GARP and QUAL. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.37%
-0.19%
GARP
QUAL

Volatility

GARP vs. QUAL - Volatility Comparison

iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (GARP) has a higher volatility of 5.92% compared to iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) at 3.63%. This indicates that GARP's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than QUAL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.92%
3.63%
GARP
QUAL