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Performance

MDY vs. VOT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY) and Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
7.37%
11.81%
MDY
VOT

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MDY achieves a 16.86% return, which is significantly lower than VOT's 19.53% return. Over the past 10 years, MDY has underperformed VOT with an annualized return of 9.81%, while VOT has yielded a comparatively higher 10.72% annualized return.


MDY

YTD

16.86%

1M

0.67%

6M

7.37%

1Y

27.76%

5Y (annualized)

11.68%

10Y (annualized)

9.81%

VOT

YTD

19.53%

1M

3.78%

6M

11.81%

1Y

30.49%

5Y (annualized)

11.98%

10Y (annualized)

10.72%

Key characteristics


MDYVOT
Sharpe Ratio1.782.16
Sortino Ratio2.532.92
Omega Ratio1.311.37
Calmar Ratio2.721.36
Martin Ratio10.1612.56
Ulcer Index2.79%2.52%
Daily Std Dev15.95%14.63%
Max Drawdown-55.33%-60.17%
Current Drawdown-3.25%-1.32%

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MDY vs. VOT - Expense Ratio Comparison

MDY has a 0.23% expense ratio, which is higher than VOT's 0.07% expense ratio. However, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.


MDY
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF
Expense ratio chart for MDY: current value at 0.23% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.23%
Expense ratio chart for VOT: current value at 0.07% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.07%

Correlation

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The correlation between MDY and VOT is 0.91, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

MDY vs. VOT - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY) and Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT). 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 MDY, currently valued at 1.78, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.001.782.16
The chart of Sortino ratio for MDY, currently valued at 2.53, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.532.92
The chart of Omega ratio for MDY, currently valued at 1.31, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.311.37
The chart of Calmar ratio for MDY, currently valued at 2.72, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.002.721.36
The chart of Martin ratio for MDY, currently valued at 10.16, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0010.1612.56
MDY
VOT

The current MDY Sharpe Ratio is 1.78, which is comparable to the VOT Sharpe Ratio of 2.16. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of MDY and VOT, 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 Ratio0.501.001.502.002.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.78
2.16
MDY
VOT

Dividends

MDY vs. VOT - Dividend Comparison

MDY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.11%, more than VOT's 0.67% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
MDY
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF
1.11%1.21%1.37%0.96%1.12%1.34%1.39%1.18%1.31%1.35%1.17%1.07%
VOT
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF
0.67%0.71%0.78%0.34%0.56%0.78%0.84%0.72%0.81%0.81%0.79%0.61%

Drawdowns

MDY vs. VOT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MDY drawdown since its inception was -55.33%, smaller than the maximum VOT drawdown of -60.17%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MDY and VOT. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-3.25%
-1.32%
MDY
VOT

Volatility

MDY vs. VOT - Volatility Comparison

SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF (MDY) has a higher volatility of 5.31% compared to Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) at 4.92%. This indicates that MDY's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VOT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.31%
4.92%
MDY
VOT