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POLIX vs. VOO
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Performance

POLIX vs. VOO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Polen Growth Fund (POLIX) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
10.07%
12.85%
POLIX
VOO

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, POLIX achieves a 16.49% return, which is significantly lower than VOO's 26.16% return. Over the past 10 years, POLIX has underperformed VOO with an annualized return of 10.25%, while VOO has yielded a comparatively higher 13.18% annualized return.


POLIX

YTD

16.49%

1M

3.57%

6M

9.51%

1Y

21.39%

5Y (annualized)

8.10%

10Y (annualized)

10.25%

VOO

YTD

26.16%

1M

1.77%

6M

13.62%

1Y

32.33%

5Y (annualized)

15.68%

10Y (annualized)

13.18%

Key characteristics


POLIXVOO
Sharpe Ratio1.512.70
Sortino Ratio2.033.60
Omega Ratio1.271.50
Calmar Ratio0.723.90
Martin Ratio8.6617.65
Ulcer Index2.57%1.86%
Daily Std Dev14.72%12.19%
Max Drawdown-49.68%-33.99%
Current Drawdown-16.19%-0.86%

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POLIX vs. VOO - Expense Ratio Comparison

POLIX has a 0.96% expense ratio, which is higher than VOO's 0.03% expense ratio.


POLIX
Polen Growth Fund
Expense ratio chart for POLIX: current value at 0.96% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.96%
Expense ratio chart for VOO: current value at 0.03% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.03%

Correlation

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The correlation between POLIX and VOO is 0.88, 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

POLIX vs. VOO - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Polen Growth Fund (POLIX) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). 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 POLIX, currently valued at 1.51, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.005.001.512.70
The chart of Sortino ratio for POLIX, currently valued at 2.03, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.033.60
The chart of Omega ratio for POLIX, currently valued at 1.27, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.271.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for POLIX, currently valued at 0.72, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.0025.000.723.90
The chart of Martin ratio for POLIX, currently valued at 8.66, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.008.6617.65
POLIX
VOO

The current POLIX Sharpe Ratio is 1.51, which is lower than the VOO Sharpe Ratio of 2.70. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of POLIX and VOO, 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 Ratio0.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.51
2.70
POLIX
VOO

Dividends

POLIX vs. VOO - Dividend Comparison

POLIX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VOO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.24%.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
POLIX
Polen Growth Fund
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.12%0.00%0.00%0.01%0.00%0.10%0.23%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%1.85%1.84%

Drawdowns

POLIX vs. VOO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum POLIX drawdown since its inception was -49.68%, which is greater than VOO's maximum drawdown of -33.99%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for POLIX and VOO. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-16.19%
-0.86%
POLIX
VOO

Volatility

POLIX vs. VOO - Volatility Comparison

Polen Growth Fund (POLIX) has a higher volatility of 4.74% compared to Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) at 3.99%. This indicates that POLIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VOO 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
4.74%
3.99%
POLIX
VOO