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GLDI vs. MPLX
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Performance

GLDI vs. MPLX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) and MPLX LP (MPLX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
11.83%
24.97%
GLDI
MPLX

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GLDI achieves a 19.18% return, which is significantly lower than MPLX's 42.93% return. Over the past 10 years, GLDI has outperformed MPLX with an annualized return of 5.96%, while MPLX has yielded a comparatively lower 5.18% annualized return.


GLDI

YTD

19.18%

1M

-1.51%

6M

11.83%

1Y

22.99%

5Y (annualized)

9.51%

10Y (annualized)

5.96%

MPLX

YTD

42.93%

1M

11.65%

6M

24.97%

1Y

46.69%

5Y (annualized)

28.00%

10Y (annualized)

5.18%

Key characteristics


GLDIMPLX
Sharpe Ratio2.383.80
Sortino Ratio3.185.40
Omega Ratio1.451.67
Calmar Ratio3.955.89
Martin Ratio16.8026.77
Ulcer Index1.36%1.75%
Daily Std Dev9.63%12.35%
Max Drawdown-32.25%-85.72%
Current Drawdown-2.00%0.00%

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Correlation

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The correlation between GLDI and MPLX is 0.07, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

GLDI vs. MPLX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) and MPLX LP (MPLX). 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 GLDI, currently valued at 2.38, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.383.80
The chart of Sortino ratio for GLDI, currently valued at 3.18, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.003.185.40
The chart of Omega ratio for GLDI, currently valued at 1.45, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.451.67
The chart of Calmar ratio for GLDI, currently valued at 3.95, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.003.955.89
The chart of Martin ratio for GLDI, currently valued at 16.80, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0016.8026.77
GLDI
MPLX

The current GLDI Sharpe Ratio is 2.38, which is lower than the MPLX Sharpe Ratio of 3.80. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GLDI and MPLX, 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 Ratio1.502.002.503.003.504.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.38
3.80
GLDI
MPLX

Dividends

GLDI vs. MPLX - Dividend Comparison

GLDI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.06%, more than MPLX's 7.27% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
GLDI
Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN
11.06%10.02%13.72%10.65%14.25%7.24%5.34%7.77%17.26%10.06%12.36%11.33%
MPLX
MPLX LP
7.27%8.65%8.80%11.30%12.71%10.42%8.22%6.23%5.86%4.33%1.83%2.32%

Drawdowns

GLDI vs. MPLX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GLDI drawdown since its inception was -32.25%, smaller than the maximum MPLX drawdown of -85.72%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GLDI and MPLX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-6.00%-5.00%-4.00%-3.00%-2.00%-1.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.00%
0
GLDI
MPLX

Volatility

GLDI vs. MPLX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) is 4.42%, while MPLX LP (MPLX) has a volatility of 4.74%. This indicates that GLDI experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MPLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.42%
4.74%
GLDI
MPLX