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GC=F vs. GLL
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Performance

GC=F vs. GLL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Gold (GC=F) and ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-20.00%-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
8.97%
-12.11%
GC=F
GLL

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GC=F achieves a 27.95% return, which is significantly higher than GLL's -33.86% return. Over the past 10 years, GC=F has outperformed GLL with an annualized return of 7.25%, while GLL has yielded a comparatively lower -15.94% annualized return.


GC=F

YTD

27.95%

1M

-2.76%

6M

8.97%

1Y

33.43%

5Y (annualized)

11.09%

10Y (annualized)

7.25%

GLL

YTD

-33.86%

1M

6.99%

6M

-11.96%

1Y

-38.68%

5Y (annualized)

-21.12%

10Y (annualized)

-15.94%

Key characteristics


GC=FGLL
Sharpe Ratio2.15-1.31
Sortino Ratio2.76-2.06
Omega Ratio1.390.78
Calmar Ratio3.78-0.40
Martin Ratio11.30-1.44
Ulcer Index2.68%26.69%
Daily Std Dev14.23%29.44%
Max Drawdown-44.36%-97.04%
Current Drawdown-5.36%-96.69%

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Correlation

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The correlation between GC=F and GLL is -0.36. 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold (GC=F) and ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 2.15, compared to the broader market00.000.501.001.502.002.15
The chart of Sortino ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 2.76, compared to the broader market00.000.501.001.502.002.502.76
The chart of Omega ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 1.39, compared to the broader market01.001.101.201.301.39
The chart of Calmar ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 3.78, compared to the broader market00.001.002.003.003.78
The chart of Martin ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 11.30, compared to the broader market00.002.004.006.008.0010.0011.30
GC=F
GLL

The current GC=F Sharpe Ratio is 2.15, which is higher than the GLL Sharpe Ratio of -1.31. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GC=F and GLL, 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-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.15
-1.28
GC=F
GLL

Drawdowns

GC=F vs. GLL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GC=F drawdown since its inception was -44.36%, smaller than the maximum GLL drawdown of -97.04%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GC=F and GLL. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-100.00%-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-5.36%
-96.69%
GC=F
GLL

Volatility

GC=F vs. GLL - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Gold (GC=F) is 5.28%, while ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL) has a volatility of 10.51%. This indicates that GC=F experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than GLL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.28%
10.51%
GC=F
GLL