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Performance

REM vs. GAL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) and SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF (GAL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.16%
5.03%
REM
GAL

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, REM achieves a 1.83% return, which is significantly lower than GAL's 10.76% return. Over the past 10 years, REM has underperformed GAL with an annualized return of 1.76%, while GAL has yielded a comparatively higher 5.78% annualized return.


REM

YTD

1.83%

1M

-2.93%

6M

3.91%

1Y

11.51%

5Y (annualized)

-3.78%

10Y (annualized)

1.76%

GAL

YTD

10.76%

1M

-1.05%

6M

4.52%

1Y

16.17%

5Y (annualized)

6.62%

10Y (annualized)

5.78%

Key characteristics


REMGAL
Sharpe Ratio0.612.02
Sortino Ratio0.942.85
Omega Ratio1.121.36
Calmar Ratio0.322.19
Martin Ratio2.1013.00
Ulcer Index5.81%1.29%
Daily Std Dev19.90%8.30%
Max Drawdown-74.72%-28.31%
Current Drawdown-29.37%-1.55%

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REM vs. GAL - Expense Ratio Comparison

REM has a 0.48% expense ratio, which is higher than GAL's 0.35% expense ratio.


REM
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF
Expense ratio chart for REM: current value at 0.48% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.48%
Expense ratio chart for GAL: 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%

Correlation

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The correlation between REM and GAL is 0.56, 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

REM vs. GAL - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) and SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF (GAL). 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 REM, currently valued at 0.61, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.612.02
The chart of Sortino ratio for REM, currently valued at 0.94, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.000.942.85
The chart of Omega ratio for REM, currently valued at 1.12, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.121.36
The chart of Calmar ratio for REM, currently valued at 0.34, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.000.342.19
The chart of Martin ratio for REM, currently valued at 2.10, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.002.1013.00
REM
GAL

The current REM Sharpe Ratio is 0.61, which is lower than the GAL Sharpe Ratio of 2.02. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of REM and GAL, 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 Ratio0.000.501.001.502.002.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.61
2.02
REM
GAL

Dividends

REM vs. GAL - Dividend Comparison

REM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.44%, more than GAL's 2.22% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
REM
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF
9.44%9.46%11.13%7.29%7.72%8.16%10.00%9.97%10.03%11.99%14.53%16.12%
GAL
SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF
2.22%2.56%6.19%4.05%2.14%2.96%2.43%2.26%2.43%3.10%3.36%2.50%

Drawdowns

REM vs. GAL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum REM drawdown since its inception was -74.72%, which is greater than GAL's maximum drawdown of -28.31%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for REM and GAL. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-35.00%-30.00%-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-27.76%
-1.55%
REM
GAL

Volatility

REM vs. GAL - Volatility Comparison

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) has a higher volatility of 4.12% compared to SPDR SSgA Global Allocation ETF (GAL) at 2.02%. This indicates that REM's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GAL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.12%
2.02%
REM
GAL