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Performance

JPY=X vs. DXJ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in USD/JPY (JPY=X) and WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.46%
1.18%
JPY=X
DXJ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, JPY=X achieves a 9.94% return, which is significantly lower than DXJ's 25.34% return. Over the past 10 years, JPY=X has underperformed DXJ with an annualized return of 2.61%, while DXJ has yielded a comparatively higher 11.40% annualized return.


JPY=X

YTD

9.94%

1M

2.81%

6M

-1.09%

1Y

4.50%

5Y (annualized)

6.69%

10Y (annualized)

2.61%

DXJ

YTD

25.34%

1M

1.54%

6M

1.18%

1Y

24.80%

5Y (annualized)

18.59%

10Y (annualized)

11.40%

Key characteristics


JPY=XDXJ
Sharpe Ratio0.621.15
Sortino Ratio0.911.52
Omega Ratio1.131.23
Calmar Ratio0.451.08
Martin Ratio1.033.80
Ulcer Index5.71%6.32%
Daily Std Dev9.50%20.84%
Max Drawdown-52.58%-49.63%
Current Drawdown-4.09%-6.87%

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Correlation

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The correlation between JPY=X and DXJ is 0.02, 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

JPY=X vs. DXJ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for USD/JPY (JPY=X) and WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ). 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 JPY=X, currently valued at 0.16, compared to the broader market-1.00-0.500.000.501.001.500.160.72
The chart of Sortino ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 0.27, compared to the broader market0.0050.00100.00150.00200.00250.000.271.02
The chart of Omega ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 1.04, compared to the broader market10.0020.0030.0040.0050.0060.001.041.17
The chart of Calmar ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 0.82, compared to the broader market0.00100.00200.00300.00400.00500.000.820.65
The chart of Martin ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 1.45, compared to the broader market0.001,000.002,000.003,000.004,000.001.452.09
JPY=X
DXJ

The current JPY=X Sharpe Ratio is 0.62, which is lower than the DXJ Sharpe Ratio of 1.15. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of JPY=X and DXJ, 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 Ratio0.000.501.001.502.002.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.16
0.72
JPY=X
DXJ

Drawdowns

JPY=X vs. DXJ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum JPY=X drawdown since its inception was -52.58%, which is greater than DXJ's maximum drawdown of -49.63%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for JPY=X and DXJ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.02%
-6.87%
JPY=X
DXJ

Volatility

JPY=X vs. DXJ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for USD/JPY (JPY=X) is 3.35%, while WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) has a volatility of 4.47%. This indicates that JPY=X experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DXJ 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%12.00%14.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.35%
4.47%
JPY=X
DXJ