PortfoliosLab logo
PortfoliosLab logo
Tools
Performance Analysis
Portfolio Analysis
Factor Model
Portfolios
Lazy PortfoliosUser Portfolios
Discussions
PREIX vs. QQQ
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Performance

PREIX vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund (PREIX) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
11.38%
10.03%
PREIX
QQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PREIX achieves a 24.86% return, which is significantly higher than QQQ's 22.63% return. Over the past 10 years, PREIX has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 12.91%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 18.02% annualized return.


PREIX

YTD

24.86%

1M

0.58%

6M

11.66%

1Y

32.16%

5Y (annualized)

15.31%

10Y (annualized)

12.91%

QQQ

YTD

22.63%

1M

1.12%

6M

10.25%

1Y

30.41%

5Y (annualized)

20.71%

10Y (annualized)

18.02%

Key characteristics


PREIXQQQ
Sharpe Ratio2.641.75
Sortino Ratio3.532.34
Omega Ratio1.491.32
Calmar Ratio3.822.25
Martin Ratio17.198.17
Ulcer Index1.88%3.73%
Daily Std Dev12.27%17.44%
Max Drawdown-55.32%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-1.75%-2.75%

Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


PREIX vs. QQQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

PREIX has a 0.15% expense ratio, which is lower than QQQ's 0.20% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.


QQQ
Invesco QQQ
Expense ratio chart for QQQ: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%
Expense ratio chart for PREIX: current value at 0.15% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.15%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.00.9

The correlation between PREIX and QQQ is 0.86, 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

PREIX vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund (PREIX) 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 PREIX, currently valued at 2.64, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.641.75
The chart of Sortino ratio for PREIX, currently valued at 3.53, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.003.532.34
The chart of Omega ratio for PREIX, currently valued at 1.49, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.491.32
The chart of Calmar ratio for PREIX, currently valued at 3.82, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.0025.003.822.25
The chart of Martin ratio for PREIX, currently valued at 17.19, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.0017.198.17
PREIX
QQQ

The current PREIX Sharpe Ratio is 2.64, which is higher than the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.75. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PREIX 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 Ratio1.001.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.64
1.75
PREIX
QQQ

Dividends

PREIX vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

PREIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.11%, more than QQQ's 0.61% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
PREIX
T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund
1.11%1.33%1.50%1.15%1.56%1.78%1.95%1.65%1.83%2.02%1.69%1.63%
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

PREIX vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PREIX drawdown since its inception was -55.32%, smaller than the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PREIX and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-1.75%
-2.75%
PREIX
QQQ

Volatility

PREIX vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund (PREIX) is 4.05%, while Invesco QQQ (QQQ) has a volatility of 5.62%. This indicates that PREIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than QQQ 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
4.05%
5.62%
PREIX
QQQ