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Performance

NDAQ vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

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

1,400.00%1,600.00%1,800.00%2,000.00%2,200.00%2,400.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1,866.20%
2,246.36%
NDAQ
QQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, NDAQ achieves a 36.97% return, which is significantly higher than QQQ's 21.78% return. Over the past 10 years, NDAQ has outperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 20.33%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively lower 17.95% annualized return.


NDAQ

YTD

36.97%

1M

6.78%

6M

26.42%

1Y

49.33%

5Y (annualized)

19.72%

10Y (annualized)

20.33%

QQQ

YTD

21.78%

1M

1.15%

6M

10.25%

1Y

29.54%

5Y (annualized)

20.42%

10Y (annualized)

17.95%

Key characteristics


NDAQQQQ
Sharpe Ratio2.641.70
Sortino Ratio3.632.29
Omega Ratio1.481.31
Calmar Ratio2.232.19
Martin Ratio15.697.96
Ulcer Index3.18%3.72%
Daily Std Dev18.94%17.39%
Max Drawdown-68.48%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-1.39%-3.42%

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Correlation

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The correlation between NDAQ and QQQ is 0.47, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

NDAQ vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) 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 NDAQ, currently valued at 2.64, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.002.641.70
The chart of Sortino ratio for NDAQ, currently valued at 3.63, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.003.632.29
The chart of Omega ratio for NDAQ, currently valued at 1.48, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.481.31
The chart of Calmar ratio for NDAQ, currently valued at 2.23, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.002.232.19
The chart of Martin ratio for NDAQ, currently valued at 15.69, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.0015.697.96
NDAQ
QQQ

The current NDAQ Sharpe Ratio is 2.64, which is higher than the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.70. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of NDAQ 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 Ratio0.000.501.001.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.64
1.70
NDAQ
QQQ

Dividends

NDAQ vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

NDAQ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.17%, more than QQQ's 0.61% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
NDAQ
Nasdaq, Inc.
1.17%1.48%1.27%1.00%1.46%1.73%2.08%1.90%1.80%1.55%1.21%1.31%
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

NDAQ vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum NDAQ drawdown since its inception was -68.48%, smaller than the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NDAQ and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-1.39%
-3.42%
NDAQ
QQQ

Volatility

NDAQ vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ) have volatilities of 5.37% and 5.62%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.37%
5.62%
NDAQ
QQQ