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QQQE vs. SPY
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Performance

QQQE vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.46%
11.66%
QQQE
SPY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QQQE achieves a 8.78% return, which is significantly lower than SPY's 24.91% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with QQQE having a 12.55% annualized return and SPY not far ahead at 13.04%.


QQQE

YTD

8.78%

1M

-0.09%

6M

3.46%

1Y

19.12%

5Y (annualized)

13.49%

10Y (annualized)

12.55%

SPY

YTD

24.91%

1M

0.61%

6M

11.66%

1Y

32.24%

5Y (annualized)

15.43%

10Y (annualized)

13.04%

Key characteristics


QQQESPY
Sharpe Ratio1.342.67
Sortino Ratio1.873.56
Omega Ratio1.231.50
Calmar Ratio1.873.85
Martin Ratio6.5317.38
Ulcer Index3.00%1.86%
Daily Std Dev14.62%12.17%
Max Drawdown-32.14%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-2.82%-1.77%

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QQQE vs. SPY - Expense Ratio Comparison

QQQE has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is higher than SPY's 0.09% expense ratio.


QQQE
Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares
Expense ratio chart for QQQE: current value at 0.35% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.35%
Expense ratio chart for SPY: current value at 0.09% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.09%

Correlation

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The correlation between QQQE and SPY 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

QQQE vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). 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 QQQE, currently valued at 1.34, compared to the broader market0.002.004.001.342.67
The chart of Sortino ratio for QQQE, currently valued at 1.87, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.001.873.56
The chart of Omega ratio for QQQE, currently valued at 1.23, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.231.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for QQQE, currently valued at 1.87, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.001.873.85
The chart of Martin ratio for QQQE, currently valued at 6.53, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.006.5317.38
QQQE
SPY

The current QQQE Sharpe Ratio is 1.34, which is lower than the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.67. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of QQQE and SPY, 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
1.34
2.67
QQQE
SPY

Dividends

QQQE vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

QQQE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.85%, less than SPY's 1.19% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
QQQE
Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares
0.85%0.79%0.97%3.83%0.54%0.74%0.80%0.65%1.17%0.75%1.36%0.38%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.19%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

QQQE vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQQE drawdown since its inception was -32.14%, smaller than the maximum SPY drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQQE and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.82%
-1.77%
QQQE
SPY

Volatility

QQQE vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares (QQQE) has a higher volatility of 4.89% compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 4.08%. This indicates that QQQE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SPY 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
4.89%
4.08%
QQQE
SPY