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GC=F vs. DUST
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Drawdowns
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Key characteristics


GC=FDUST
YTD Return30.31%-45.37%
1Y Return36.82%-59.35%
3Y Return (Ann)12.19%-32.47%
5Y Return (Ann)11.47%-51.22%
10Y Return (Ann)7.71%-59.10%
Sharpe Ratio2.33-0.95
Sortino Ratio3.00-1.51
Omega Ratio1.420.83
Calmar Ratio5.85-0.59
Martin Ratio13.47-1.32
Ulcer Index2.40%44.77%
Daily Std Dev13.98%62.06%
Max Drawdown-44.36%-100.00%
Current Drawdown-3.62%-99.99%

Correlation

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The correlation between GC=F and DUST is -0.30. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.

Performance

GC=F vs. DUST - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, GC=F achieves a 30.31% return, which is significantly higher than DUST's -45.37% return. Over the past 10 years, GC=F has outperformed DUST with an annualized return of 7.71%, while DUST has yielded a comparatively lower -59.10% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
13.53%
-33.33%
GC=F
DUST

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Risk-Adjusted Performance

GC=F vs. DUST - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold (GC=F) and Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 2X Shares (DUST). 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.


GC=F
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 2.33, compared to the broader market0.000.501.001.502.002.33
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 3.00, compared to the broader market-0.500.000.501.001.502.002.503.00
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 1.42, compared to the broader market1.001.101.201.301.401.42
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 5.85, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.005.85
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 13.47, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.0013.47
DUST
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for DUST, currently valued at -0.84, compared to the broader market0.000.501.001.502.00-0.84
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for DUST, currently valued at -1.18, compared to the broader market-0.500.000.501.001.502.002.50-1.18
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for DUST, currently valued at 0.87, compared to the broader market1.001.101.201.301.400.87
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for DUST, currently valued at -0.50, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00-0.50
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for DUST, currently valued at -1.09, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.00-1.09

GC=F vs. DUST - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GC=F Sharpe Ratio is 2.33, which is higher than the DUST Sharpe Ratio of -0.95. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GC=F and DUST, 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 Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.33
-0.84
GC=F
DUST

Drawdowns

GC=F vs. DUST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GC=F drawdown since its inception was -44.36%, smaller than the maximum DUST drawdown of -100.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GC=F and DUST. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-100.00%-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-3.62%
-99.99%
GC=F
DUST

Volatility

GC=F vs. DUST - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Gold (GC=F) is 4.30%, while Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 2X Shares (DUST) has a volatility of 16.96%. This indicates that GC=F experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DUST based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.30%
16.96%
GC=F
DUST