PA=F vs. IGM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

PA=F (Palladium) is an asset, while IGM (iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF) is Technology Equities fund tracking the S&P North American Expanded Technology Sector Index. Their -0.04 correlation means they have often moved in opposite directions in the past.

Performance

PA=F vs. IGM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Palladium (PA=F) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PA=F

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

IGM

• 1D: 0.41%
• 1M: -2.12%
• 6M: 19.10%
• YTD: 18.94%
• 1Y: 35.58%
• 3Y*: 30.97%
• 5Y*: 17.74%
• 10Y*: 23.39%
• ALL TIME*: 12.39%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
IGM iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF	$44.83M	$46.82M	$81.02M

PA=F vs. IGM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
PA=F Palladium	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	-4.98%
IGM iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF	18.94%	26.76%	36.99%	60.68%	-26.78%

Correlation

The correlation between PA=F and IGM is -0.04, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 31, 2022	-0.04

Return for Risk

PA=F vs. IGM — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

PA=F

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

IGM

IGM Risk / Return Rank: 54
IGM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 57
IGM Sortino Ratio Rank: 54
IGM Omega Ratio Rank: 52
IGM Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
IGM Martin Ratio Rank: 50

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

PA=F vs. IGM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Palladium (PA=F) and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	PA=F	IGM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	1.35	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.86	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.23	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	1.99	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	5.76	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PA=F	IGM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-65.59%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-16.44%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-26.39%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-40.68%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-40.68%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-10.18%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-15.18%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.69%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PA=F	IGM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.54%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	20.37%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	24.37%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	26.34%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	24.84%	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PA=F and IGM in my portfolio?

PA=F and IGM have a correlation of -0.04, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.