RELY vs. SHOP

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

RELY (Remitly Global, Inc.) and SHOP (Shopify Inc.) are both stocks. Both are in the Technology sector — RELY in Software - Infrastructure, SHOP in Software - Application. Over the past 3 years, RELY returned -1.32%/yr vs 21.77%/yr for SHOP. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

RELY vs. SHOP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Remitly Global, Inc. (RELY) and Shopify Inc. (SHOP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, RELY achieves a 33.70% return, which is significantly higher than SHOP's -31.18% return.

RELY

• 1D: -1.70%
• 1M: -23.22%
• YTD: 33.70%
• 6M: 36.57%
• 1Y: -14.35%
• 3Y*: -1.32%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SHOP

• 1D: 1.13%
• 1M: 0.34%
• YTD: -31.18%
• 6M: -30.07%
• 1Y: -0.57%
• 3Y*: 21.77%
• 5Y*: -1.84%
• 10Y*: 44.31%

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

RELY vs. SHOP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
RELY Remitly Global, Inc.	33.70%	-38.86%	16.22%	69.61%	-44.47%	-57.44%
SHOP Shopify Inc.	-31.18%	51.39%	36.50%	124.43%	-74.80%	-6.72%

Correlation

The correlation between RELY and SHOP is 0.29, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.29
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.31
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 24, 2021	0.42

The correlation between RELY and SHOP shifts across timeframes, from 0.29 (1 year) to 0.42 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap RELY : $4.00B SHOP : $144.39B
EPS RELY : $0.49 SHOP : $1.02
PE Ratio RELY : 37.94 SHOP : 108.75
PEG Ratio RELY : 0.20 SHOP : 0.21
PS Ratio RELY : 2.32 SHOP : 15.75
PB Ratio RELY : 4.41 SHOP : 11.55
Total Revenue (TTM) RELY : $1.73B SHOP : $9.20B
Gross Profit (TTM) RELY : $753.03M SHOP : $5.93B
EBITDA (TTM) RELY : $142.85M SHOP : $1.60B

Return for Risk

RELY vs. SHOP — Risk / Return Rank

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

RELY

RELY Risk / Return Rank: 31
RELY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 31
RELY Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
RELY Omega Ratio Rank: 31
RELY Calmar Ratio Rank: 31
RELY Martin Ratio Rank: 31

SHOP

SHOP Risk / Return Rank: 41
SHOP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 42
SHOP Sortino Ratio Rank: 40
SHOP Omega Ratio Rank: 40
SHOP Calmar Ratio Rank: 42
SHOP Martin Ratio Rank: 41

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.

RELY vs. SHOP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Remitly Global, Inc. (RELY) and Shopify Inc. (SHOP). 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.

	RELY	SHOP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.26	-0.01	-0.25
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.00	0.40	-0.40
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.00	1.05	-0.05
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.35	-0.01	-0.34
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.63	-0.03	-0.60
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

RELY vs. SHOP - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current RELY Sharpe Ratio is -0.26, which is lower than the SHOP Sharpe Ratio of -0.01. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of RELY and SHOP, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	RELY	SHOP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.26	-0.01	-0.25
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.03	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.75	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.32	0.69	-1.00

Drawdowns

RELY vs. SHOP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RELY drawdown since its inception was -85.80%, roughly equal to the maximum SHOP drawdown of -84.82%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RELY and SHOP.

Drawdown Indicators

	RELY	SHOP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-85.80%	-84.82%	-0.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-40.89%	-46.71%	+5.82%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-57.92%	-46.71%	-11.21%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-84.82%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-84.82%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-61.92%	-38.12%	-23.80%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-64.50%	-28.22%	-36.28%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	25.50%	21.74%	+3.76%

Volatility

RELY vs. SHOP - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Remitly Global, Inc. (RELY) is 13.97%, while Shopify Inc. (SHOP) has a volatility of 17.86%. This indicates that RELY experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SHOP based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	RELY	SHOP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.97%	17.86%	-3.89%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	38.48%	43.67%	-5.19%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	55.84%	57.27%	-1.43%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	59.08%	65.57%	-6.49%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	59.08%	59.09%	-0.01%

Dividends

RELY vs. SHOP - Dividend Comparison

Neither RELY nor SHOP has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both RELY and SHOP in my portfolio?

RELY and SHOP have a correlation of 0.29, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, RELY or SHOP?

SHOP has higher volatility (17.86%) compared to RELY (13.97%). In terms of maximum drawdown, RELY dropped -85.80% vs SHOP's -84.82%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SHOP currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.01 vs -0.26), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.