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Performance

QAT vs. MCD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT) and McDonald's Corporation (MCD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
10.78%
10.82%
QAT
MCD

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QAT achieves a 5.34% return, which is significantly higher than MCD's -0.11% return. Over the past 10 years, QAT has underperformed MCD with an annualized return of 0.01%, while MCD has yielded a comparatively higher 14.59% annualized return.


QAT

YTD

5.34%

1M

-0.82%

6M

10.78%

1Y

8.70%

5Y (annualized)

4.06%

10Y (annualized)

0.01%

MCD

YTD

-0.11%

1M

-7.62%

6M

10.82%

1Y

6.24%

5Y (annualized)

11.13%

10Y (annualized)

14.59%

Key characteristics


QATMCD
Sharpe Ratio0.630.38
Sortino Ratio0.970.64
Omega Ratio1.121.08
Calmar Ratio0.280.39
Martin Ratio2.280.87
Ulcer Index3.77%7.81%
Daily Std Dev13.66%17.75%
Max Drawdown-45.21%-73.62%
Current Drawdown-19.42%-8.10%

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Correlation

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The correlation between QAT and MCD is 0.15, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

QAT vs. MCD - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT) and McDonald's Corporation (MCD). 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 QAT, currently valued at 0.63, compared to the broader market0.002.004.000.630.38
The chart of Sortino ratio for QAT, currently valued at 0.97, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.000.970.64
The chart of Omega ratio for QAT, currently valued at 1.12, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.121.08
The chart of Calmar ratio for QAT, currently valued at 0.28, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.000.280.39
The chart of Martin ratio for QAT, currently valued at 2.28, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.002.280.87
QAT
MCD

The current QAT Sharpe Ratio is 0.63, which is higher than the MCD Sharpe Ratio of 0.38. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of QAT and MCD, 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-1.00-0.500.000.501.001.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.63
0.38
QAT
MCD

Dividends

QAT vs. MCD - Dividend Comparison

QAT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.22%, more than MCD's 2.30% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
QAT
iShares MSCI Qatar ETF
4.22%3.93%4.78%2.34%2.63%3.57%4.63%4.10%3.52%4.49%0.00%0.00%
MCD
McDonald's Corporation
2.30%2.10%2.15%1.96%2.35%2.39%2.36%2.23%2.97%2.91%3.50%3.22%

Drawdowns

QAT vs. MCD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QAT drawdown since its inception was -45.21%, smaller than the maximum MCD drawdown of -73.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QAT and MCD. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-35.00%-30.00%-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-19.42%
-8.10%
QAT
MCD

Volatility

QAT vs. MCD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT) is 4.31%, while McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has a volatility of 7.42%. This indicates that QAT experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MCD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.31%
7.42%
QAT
MCD