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PSLV vs. SQQQ
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Performance

PSLV vs. SQQQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) and ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-100.00%-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.23%
-100.00%
PSLV
SQQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PSLV achieves a 30.20% return, which is significantly higher than SQQQ's -47.95% return. Over the past 10 years, PSLV has outperformed SQQQ with an annualized return of 4.80%, while SQQQ has yielded a comparatively lower -52.13% annualized return.


PSLV

YTD

30.20%

1M

-6.82%

6M

-2.23%

1Y

31.83%

5Y (annualized)

10.98%

10Y (annualized)

4.80%

SQQQ

YTD

-47.95%

1M

-5.50%

6M

-28.98%

1Y

-54.47%

5Y (annualized)

-59.34%

10Y (annualized)

-52.13%

Key characteristics


PSLVSQQQ
Sharpe Ratio0.98-1.07
Sortino Ratio1.52-1.83
Omega Ratio1.180.80
Calmar Ratio0.46-0.56
Martin Ratio4.18-1.45
Ulcer Index7.27%38.80%
Daily Std Dev30.94%52.26%
Max Drawdown-79.38%-100.00%
Current Drawdown-52.42%-100.00%

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Correlation

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The correlation between PSLV and SQQQ is -0.14. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

PSLV vs. SQQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) and ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ). 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 PSLV, currently valued at 0.98, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.98-1.07
The chart of Sortino ratio for PSLV, currently valued at 1.52, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.001.52-1.83
The chart of Omega ratio for PSLV, currently valued at 1.18, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.180.80
The chart of Calmar ratio for PSLV, currently valued at 0.46, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.46-0.56
The chart of Martin ratio for PSLV, currently valued at 4.18, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.004.18-1.45
PSLV
SQQQ

The current PSLV Sharpe Ratio is 0.98, which is higher than the SQQQ Sharpe Ratio of -1.07. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PSLV and SQQQ, 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 Ratio-1.50-1.00-0.500.000.501.001.502.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.98
-1.07
PSLV
SQQQ

Dividends

PSLV vs. SQQQ - Dividend Comparison

PSLV has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SQQQ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 11.23%.


TTM2023202220212020201920182017
PSLV
Sprott Physical Silver Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
11.23%8.01%0.28%0.00%2.15%2.92%1.47%0.14%

Drawdowns

PSLV vs. SQQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PSLV drawdown since its inception was -79.38%, smaller than the maximum SQQQ drawdown of -100.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PSLV and SQQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-100.00%-90.00%-80.00%-70.00%-60.00%-50.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-52.42%
-100.00%
PSLV
SQQQ

Volatility

PSLV vs. SQQQ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) is 9.53%, while ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ) has a volatility of 16.94%. This indicates that PSLV experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SQQQ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
9.53%
16.94%
PSLV
SQQQ