NG vs. BRK-B

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with NG having a 13.51% return and BRK-B slightly lower at 13.34%. Over the past 10 years, NG has underperformed BRK-B with an annualized return of -0.54%, while BRK-B has yielded a comparatively higher 13.54% annualized return.

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This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for NovaGold Resources Inc. (NG) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B). 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.

The current NG Sharpe Ratio is 0.41, which is lower than the BRK-B Sharpe Ratio of 1.31. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of NG and BRK-B, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Neither NG nor BRK-B has paid dividends to shareholders.

The maximum NG drawdown since its inception was -97.85%, which is greater than BRK-B's maximum drawdown of -53.86%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NG and BRK-B. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.

This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between NovaGold Resources Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.