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GC=F vs. JNUG
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Key characteristics


GC=FJNUG
YTD Return29.31%40.87%
1Y Return35.59%67.88%
3Y Return (Ann)12.16%-12.05%
5Y Return (Ann)11.32%-38.47%
10Y Return (Ann)7.57%-35.92%
Sharpe Ratio2.320.88
Sortino Ratio2.981.55
Omega Ratio1.421.18
Calmar Ratio5.800.62
Martin Ratio13.393.73
Ulcer Index2.40%16.60%
Daily Std Dev13.96%70.19%
Max Drawdown-44.36%-99.95%
Current Drawdown-4.36%-99.88%

Correlation

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The correlation between GC=F and JNUG is 0.31, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Performance

GC=F vs. JNUG - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, GC=F achieves a 29.31% return, which is significantly lower than JNUG's 40.87% return. Over the past 10 years, GC=F has outperformed JNUG with an annualized return of 7.57%, while JNUG has yielded a comparatively lower -35.92% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
15.27%
18.18%
GC=F
JNUG

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Risk-Adjusted Performance

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold (GC=F) and Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (JNUG). 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 2.32, compared to the broader market0.000.501.001.502.002.32
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 2.98, compared to the broader market0.000.501.001.502.002.502.98
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 5.80, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.005.80
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for GC=F, currently valued at 13.39, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.0013.39
JNUG
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for JNUG, currently valued at 0.66, compared to the broader market0.000.501.001.502.000.66
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for JNUG, currently valued at 1.31, compared to the broader market0.000.501.001.502.002.501.31
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for JNUG, currently valued at 1.16, compared to the broader market1.001.101.201.301.401.16
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for JNUG, currently valued at 0.44, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.000.44
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for JNUG, currently valued at 2.63, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.63

GC=F vs. JNUG - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GC=F Sharpe Ratio is 2.32, which is higher than the JNUG Sharpe Ratio of 0.88. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GC=F and JNUG, 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-0.500.000.501.001.502.002.503.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.32
0.66
GC=F
JNUG

Drawdowns

GC=F vs. JNUG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GC=F drawdown since its inception was -44.36%, smaller than the maximum JNUG drawdown of -99.95%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GC=F and JNUG. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-100.00%-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-4.36%
-99.88%
GC=F
JNUG

Volatility

GC=F vs. JNUG - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Gold (GC=F) is 4.35%, while Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (JNUG) has a volatility of 17.29%. This indicates that GC=F experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than JNUG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.35%
17.29%
GC=F
JNUG