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PSK vs. AGG
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Key characteristics


PSKAGG
YTD Return8.81%1.83%
1Y Return14.92%8.19%
3Y Return (Ann)-0.92%-2.19%
5Y Return (Ann)1.16%-0.18%
10Y Return (Ann)3.58%1.46%
Sharpe Ratio1.791.37
Sortino Ratio2.532.03
Omega Ratio1.331.24
Calmar Ratio0.940.53
Martin Ratio8.164.90
Ulcer Index1.93%1.67%
Daily Std Dev8.81%5.95%
Max Drawdown-30.10%-18.43%
Current Drawdown-4.40%-8.47%

Correlation

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The correlation between PSK and AGG is 0.23, 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.

Performance

PSK vs. AGG - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, PSK achieves a 8.81% return, which is significantly higher than AGG's 1.83% return. Over the past 10 years, PSK has outperformed AGG with an annualized return of 3.58%, while AGG has yielded a comparatively lower 1.46% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-2.00%0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
6.30%
3.43%
PSK
AGG

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PSK vs. AGG - Expense Ratio Comparison

PSK has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is higher than AGG's 0.05% expense ratio.


PSK
SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF
Expense ratio chart for PSK: current value at 0.45% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.45%
Expense ratio chart for AGG: current value at 0.05% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.05%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

PSK vs. AGG - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF (PSK) and iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG). 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.


PSK
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for PSK, currently valued at 1.79, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.001.79
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for PSK, currently valued at 2.53, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.53
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for PSK, currently valued at 1.33, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.33
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for PSK, currently valued at 0.94, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.000.94
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for PSK, currently valued at 8.16, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.008.16
AGG
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for AGG, currently valued at 1.37, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.001.37
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for AGG, currently valued at 2.03, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.03
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for AGG, currently valued at 1.24, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.24
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for AGG, currently valued at 0.53, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.000.53
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for AGG, currently valued at 4.90, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.004.90

PSK vs. AGG - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PSK Sharpe Ratio is 1.79, which is higher than the AGG Sharpe Ratio of 1.37. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PSK and AGG, 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 Ratio0.000.501.001.502.002.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.79
1.37
PSK
AGG

Dividends

PSK vs. AGG - Dividend Comparison

PSK's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.24%, more than AGG's 3.64% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
PSK
SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF
6.24%6.44%6.55%5.03%5.49%5.44%6.47%6.91%5.92%5.35%5.65%7.73%
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
3.64%3.13%2.39%1.77%2.14%2.70%2.96%2.32%2.39%2.45%2.40%2.32%

Drawdowns

PSK vs. AGG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PSK drawdown since its inception was -30.10%, which is greater than AGG's maximum drawdown of -18.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PSK and AGG. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-4.40%
-8.47%
PSK
AGG

Volatility

PSK vs. AGG - Volatility Comparison

SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF (PSK) has a higher volatility of 3.07% compared to iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) at 1.78%. This indicates that PSK's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than AGG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.07%
1.78%
PSK
AGG