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Performance

RCL vs. SMH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) and VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-20.00%0.00%20.00%40.00%60.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
57.28%
2.78%
RCL
SMH

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, RCL achieves a 79.40% return, which is significantly higher than SMH's 38.13% return. Over the past 10 years, RCL has underperformed SMH with an annualized return of 14.06%, while SMH has yielded a comparatively higher 27.98% annualized return.


RCL

YTD

79.40%

1M

15.91%

6M

57.28%

1Y

120.11%

5Y (annualized)

15.12%

10Y (annualized)

14.06%

SMH

YTD

38.13%

1M

-3.96%

6M

2.78%

1Y

49.47%

5Y (annualized)

32.62%

10Y (annualized)

27.98%

Key characteristics


RCLSMH
Sharpe Ratio3.671.46
Sortino Ratio4.101.96
Omega Ratio1.571.26
Calmar Ratio5.672.02
Martin Ratio24.645.47
Ulcer Index5.03%9.18%
Daily Std Dev33.84%34.52%
Max Drawdown-89.49%-95.73%
Current Drawdown-2.38%-14.13%

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Correlation

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The correlation between RCL and SMH is 0.44, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

RCL vs. SMH - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) and VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH). 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 RCL, currently valued at 3.67, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.003.671.46
The chart of Sortino ratio for RCL, currently valued at 4.10, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.004.101.96
The chart of Omega ratio for RCL, currently valued at 1.57, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.571.26
The chart of Calmar ratio for RCL, currently valued at 5.67, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.005.672.02
The chart of Martin ratio for RCL, currently valued at 24.64, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.0024.645.47
RCL
SMH

The current RCL Sharpe Ratio is 3.67, which is higher than the SMH Sharpe Ratio of 1.46. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of RCL and SMH, 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 Ratio1.002.003.004.005.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.67
1.46
RCL
SMH

Dividends

RCL vs. SMH - Dividend Comparison

RCL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.17%, less than SMH's 0.43% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
RCL
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
0.17%0.00%0.00%0.00%1.04%2.22%2.66%1.81%2.08%1.33%1.33%1.56%
SMH
VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF
0.43%0.60%2.37%1.02%1.38%6.00%3.75%2.85%1.61%4.28%2.31%3.11%

Drawdowns

RCL vs. SMH - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RCL drawdown since its inception was -89.49%, smaller than the maximum SMH drawdown of -95.73%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RCL and SMH. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.38%
-14.13%
RCL
SMH

Volatility

RCL vs. SMH - Volatility Comparison

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) has a higher volatility of 10.75% compared to VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) at 8.25%. This indicates that RCL's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SMH based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%16.00%18.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
10.75%
8.25%
RCL
SMH