RAYS vs. ^GSPC

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Global X Solar ETF (RAYS) and S&P 500 Index (^GSPC).

RAYS is a passively managed fund by Global X that tracks the performance of the Solactive Solar Index. It was launched on Sep 8, 2021.

Performance

RAYS vs. ^GSPC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Global X Solar ETF (RAYS) and S&P 500 Index (^GSPC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

RAYS vs. ^GSPC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
RAYS Global X Solar ETF	0.00%
^GSPC S&P 500 Index	-5.15%

Returns By Period

RAYS

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

^GSPC

• 1D: 0.72%
• 1M: -4.45%
• YTD: -3.95%
• 6M: -2.02%
• 1Y: 16.73%
• 3Y*: 16.96%
• 5Y*: 10.34%
• 10Y*: 12.24%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

RAYS vs. ^GSPC — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

^GSPC

^GSPC Risk / Return Rank: 67
^GSPC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 63
^GSPC Sortino Ratio Rank: 64
^GSPC Omega Ratio Rank: 69
^GSPC Calmar Ratio Rank: 60
^GSPC Martin Ratio Rank: 77

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

RAYS vs. ^GSPC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Solar ETF (RAYS) and S&P 500 Index (^GSPC). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	RAYS	^GSPC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.92	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.61	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.68	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.46	—

Drawdowns

RAYS vs. ^GSPC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RAYS drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum ^GSPC drawdown of -56.78%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RAYS and ^GSPC.

Drawdown Indicators

	RAYS	^GSPC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-56.78%	+56.78%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-12.14%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-25.43%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-33.92%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-5.78%	+5.78%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-10.75%	+10.75%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.60%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	RAYS	^GSPC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.37%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	9.55%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	18.33%	-18.33%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	16.90%	-16.90%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	18.05%	-18.05%