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Performance

GSL vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-9.93%
10.25%
GSL
QQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GSL achieves a 25.51% return, which is significantly higher than QQQ's 22.63% return. Over the past 10 years, GSL has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 0.84%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 18.02% annualized return.


GSL

YTD

25.51%

1M

-5.43%

6M

-9.93%

1Y

42.34%

5Y (annualized)

31.41%

10Y (annualized)

0.84%

QQQ

YTD

22.63%

1M

1.12%

6M

10.25%

1Y

30.41%

5Y (annualized)

20.71%

10Y (annualized)

18.02%

Key characteristics


GSLQQQ
Sharpe Ratio1.531.75
Sortino Ratio2.082.34
Omega Ratio1.281.32
Calmar Ratio0.732.25
Martin Ratio4.258.17
Ulcer Index10.31%3.73%
Daily Std Dev28.59%17.44%
Max Drawdown-94.83%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-42.51%-2.75%

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Correlation

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The correlation between GSL and QQQ is 0.23, 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

GSL vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). 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 GSL, currently valued at 1.53, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.001.531.75
The chart of Sortino ratio for GSL, currently valued at 2.08, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.082.34
The chart of Omega ratio for GSL, currently valued at 1.28, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.281.32
The chart of Calmar ratio for GSL, currently valued at 0.73, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.732.25
The chart of Martin ratio for GSL, currently valued at 4.25, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.004.258.17
GSL
QQQ

The current GSL Sharpe Ratio is 1.53, which is comparable to the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.75. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GSL and QQQ, 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 Ratio1.001.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.53
1.75
GSL
QQQ

Dividends

GSL vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

GSL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.65%, more than QQQ's 0.61% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
GSL
Global Ship Lease, Inc.
6.65%7.57%8.26%3.27%0.00%6.19%0.00%0.00%0.00%10.80%0.00%0.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.61%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.02%

Drawdowns

GSL vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GSL drawdown since its inception was -94.83%, which is greater than QQQ's maximum drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GSL and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-42.51%
-2.75%
GSL
QQQ

Volatility

GSL vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

Global Ship Lease, Inc. (GSL) has a higher volatility of 9.38% compared to Invesco QQQ (QQQ) at 5.62%. This indicates that GSL's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than QQQ 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
9.38%
5.62%
GSL
QQQ