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Performance

JPY=X vs. EWJ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in USD/JPY (JPY=X) and iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.84%
-0.78%
JPY=X
EWJ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, JPY=X achieves a 9.92% return, which is significantly higher than EWJ's 6.46% return. Over the past 10 years, JPY=X has underperformed EWJ with an annualized return of 2.61%, while EWJ has yielded a comparatively higher 5.51% annualized return.


JPY=X

YTD

9.92%

1M

3.73%

6M

-0.71%

1Y

4.51%

5Y (annualized)

6.69%

10Y (annualized)

2.61%

EWJ

YTD

6.46%

1M

-3.35%

6M

-0.78%

1Y

11.03%

5Y (annualized)

4.39%

10Y (annualized)

5.51%

Key characteristics


JPY=XEWJ
Sharpe Ratio0.580.64
Sortino Ratio0.860.96
Omega Ratio1.121.12
Calmar Ratio0.430.81
Martin Ratio0.972.78
Ulcer Index5.70%3.97%
Daily Std Dev9.49%17.18%
Max Drawdown-52.58%-58.89%
Current Drawdown-4.10%-7.14%

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Correlation

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The correlation between JPY=X and EWJ is -0.00. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for USD/JPY (JPY=X) and iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ). 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 0.12, compared to the broader market-1.00-0.500.000.501.000.120.19
The chart of Sortino ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 0.21, compared to the broader market0.0050.00100.00150.00200.00250.000.210.37
The chart of Omega ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 1.03, compared to the broader market10.0020.0030.0040.0050.0060.001.031.05
The chart of Calmar ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 0.60, compared to the broader market0.00100.00200.00300.00400.00500.000.600.26
The chart of Martin ratio for JPY=X, currently valued at 1.07, compared to the broader market0.001,000.002,000.003,000.004,000.001.070.71
JPY=X
EWJ

The current JPY=X Sharpe Ratio is 0.58, which is comparable to the EWJ Sharpe Ratio of 0.64. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of JPY=X and EWJ, 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 Ratio0.000.501.001.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.12
0.19
JPY=X
EWJ

Drawdowns

JPY=X vs. EWJ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum JPY=X drawdown since its inception was -52.58%, smaller than the maximum EWJ drawdown of -58.89%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for JPY=X and EWJ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.04%
-7.14%
JPY=X
EWJ

Volatility

JPY=X vs. EWJ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for USD/JPY (JPY=X) is 2.89%, while iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) has a volatility of 3.23%. This indicates that JPY=X experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EWJ 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
2.89%
3.23%
JPY=X
EWJ