JPM vs. LTBR

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

JPM (JPMorgan Chase & Co.) and LTBR (Lightbridge Corporation) are both stocks. JPM operates in Banks - Diversified (Financial Services), while LTBR operates in Electrical Equipment & Parts (Industrials). Over the past 10 years, JPM returned 20.32%/yr vs -9.07%/yr for LTBR. At a 0.09 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

JPM vs. LTBR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, JPM achieves a -2.52% return, which is significantly higher than LTBR's -24.84% return. Over the past 10 years, JPM has outperformed LTBR with an annualized return of 20.32%, while LTBR has yielded a comparatively lower -9.07% annualized return.

JPM

• 1D: -0.40%
• 1M: 2.98%
• YTD: -2.52%
• 6M: -0.35%
• 1Y: 19.35%
• 3Y*: 33.18%
• 5Y*: 16.72%
• 10Y*: 20.32%

LTBR

• 1D: 0.90%
• 1M: -29.26%
• YTD: -24.84%
• 6M: -43.92%
• 1Y: -39.68%
• 3Y*: 25.47%
• 5Y*: 7.20%
• 10Y*: -9.07%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

JPM vs. LTBR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co.	-2.52%	37.27%	44.29%	30.63%	-12.64%	27.75%	-5.53%	47.26%	-6.62%	26.76%
LTBR Lightbridge Corporation	-24.84%	167.23%	47.35%	-17.48%	-41.28%	56.62%	-6.00%	-31.19%	-55.33%	7.02%

Correlation

The correlation between JPM and LTBR is 0.39, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.39
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.25
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.25
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.17
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 13, 2000	0.09

Over the past year, JPM and LTBR have become more correlated (0.39) than their long-term average of 0.09, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Fundamentals

Market Cap JPM : $869.15B LTBR : $304.42M
EPS JPM : $21.08 LTBR : -$0.84
PB Ratio JPM : 2.53 LTBR : 1.40
Total Revenue (TTM) JPM : $285.09B LTBR : $0.00
Gross Profit (TTM) JPM : $173.52B LTBR : $0.00
EBITDA (TTM) JPM : $81.46B LTBR : -$11.77M

Return for Risk

JPM vs. LTBR — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

JPM

JPM Risk / Return Rank: 66
JPM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
JPM Sortino Ratio Rank: 62
JPM Omega Ratio Rank: 62
JPM Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
JPM Martin Ratio Rank: 67

LTBR

LTBR Risk / Return Rank: 26
LTBR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 25
LTBR Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
LTBR Omega Ratio Rank: 31
LTBR Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
LTBR Martin Ratio Rank: 22

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

JPM vs. LTBR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR). 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.

	JPM	LTBR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.90	-0.40	+1.30
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.30	-0.02	+1.32
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.17	1.00	+0.17
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.26	-0.60	+1.86
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.98	-1.00	+3.98
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

JPM vs. LTBR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current JPM Sharpe Ratio is 0.90, which is higher than the LTBR Sharpe Ratio of -0.40. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of JPM and LTBR, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	JPM	LTBR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.90	-0.40	+1.30
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.69	0.07	+0.62
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.74	-0.09	+0.83
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.34	-0.13	+0.47

Drawdowns

JPM vs. LTBR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum JPM drawdown since its inception was -76.16%, smaller than the maximum LTBR drawdown of -99.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for JPM and LTBR.

Drawdown Indicators

	JPM	LTBR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-76.16%	-99.96%	+23.80%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.47%	-66.04%	+50.57%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-24.42%	-66.04%	+41.62%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-38.77%	-83.72%	+44.95%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-43.63%	-95.69%	+52.06%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-6.55%	-99.77%	+93.22%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-17.62%	-95.02%	+77.40%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.50%	39.74%	-33.24%

Volatility

JPM vs. LTBR - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) is 6.40%, while Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR) has a volatility of 26.37%. This indicates that JPM experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LTBR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	JPM	LTBR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.40%	26.37%	-19.97%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	17.38%	60.74%	-43.36%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	21.62%	100.20%	-78.58%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	24.45%	109.14%	-84.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	27.40%	106.15%	-78.75%

Dividends

JPM vs. LTBR - Dividend Comparison

JPM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.90%, while LTBR has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co.	1.90%	1.72%	1.92%	2.38%	2.98%	2.34%	2.83%	2.37%	2.54%	1.91%	2.13%	2.54%
LTBR Lightbridge Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both JPM and LTBR in my portfolio?

JPM and LTBR have a correlation of 0.39, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, JPM or LTBR?

LTBR has higher volatility (26.37%) compared to JPM (6.40%). In terms of maximum drawdown, JPM dropped -76.16% vs LTBR's -99.96%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

JPM currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.90 vs -0.40), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.