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OXLC vs. SPY
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Performance

OXLC vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.18%
11.79%
OXLC
SPY

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with OXLC having a 26.55% return and SPY slightly lower at 25.36%. Over the past 10 years, OXLC has underperformed SPY with an annualized return of 7.00%, while SPY has yielded a comparatively higher 13.07% annualized return.


OXLC

YTD

26.55%

1M

2.68%

6M

5.18%

1Y

28.89%

5Y (annualized)

8.69%

10Y (annualized)

7.00%

SPY

YTD

25.36%

1M

0.98%

6M

11.79%

1Y

31.70%

5Y (annualized)

15.55%

10Y (annualized)

13.07%

Key characteristics


OXLCSPY
Sharpe Ratio2.002.69
Sortino Ratio2.733.59
Omega Ratio1.381.50
Calmar Ratio1.333.89
Martin Ratio10.8017.53
Ulcer Index2.75%1.87%
Daily Std Dev14.81%12.15%
Max Drawdown-74.59%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-2.22%-1.41%

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Correlation

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The correlation between OXLC and SPY is 0.30, 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

OXLC vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). 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 OXLC, currently valued at 2.00, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.002.69
The chart of Sortino ratio for OXLC, currently valued at 2.73, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.733.59
The chart of Omega ratio for OXLC, currently valued at 1.38, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.381.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for OXLC, currently valued at 1.33, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.001.333.89
The chart of Martin ratio for OXLC, currently valued at 10.80, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.0010.8017.53
OXLC
SPY

The current OXLC Sharpe Ratio is 2.00, which is comparable to the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.69. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of OXLC and SPY, 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 Ratio0.501.001.502.002.503.003.504.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.00
2.69
OXLC
SPY

Dividends

OXLC vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

OXLC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 19.27%, more than SPY's 1.19% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
OXLC
Oxford Lane Capital Corp.
19.27%18.83%17.75%10.58%22.51%19.85%16.70%17.91%22.84%24.10%16.72%12.69%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.19%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

OXLC vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum OXLC drawdown since its inception was -74.59%, which is greater than SPY's maximum drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OXLC and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.22%
-1.41%
OXLC
SPY

Volatility

OXLC vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) is 3.39%, while SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has a volatility of 4.09%. This indicates that OXLC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SPY based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.39%
4.09%
OXLC
SPY