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RTH vs. QQQ
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Volatility

Key characteristics


RTHQQQ
YTD Return20.63%26.02%
1Y Return31.79%36.73%
3Y Return (Ann)6.68%9.97%
5Y Return (Ann)14.82%21.44%
10Y Return (Ann)14.29%18.42%
Sharpe Ratio2.792.28
Sortino Ratio3.832.98
Omega Ratio1.491.41
Calmar Ratio3.112.94
Martin Ratio11.5210.71
Ulcer Index2.93%3.72%
Daily Std Dev12.03%17.35%
Max Drawdown-41.80%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-0.01%-0.06%

Correlation

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The correlation between RTH and QQQ is 0.71, 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.

Performance

RTH vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, RTH achieves a 20.63% return, which is significantly lower than QQQ's 26.02% return. Over the past 10 years, RTH has underperformed QQQ with an annualized return of 14.29%, while QQQ has yielded a comparatively higher 18.42% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
12.27%
15.57%
RTH
QQQ

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RTH vs. QQQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

RTH has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is higher than QQQ's 0.20% expense ratio.


RTH
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF
Expense ratio chart for RTH: 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 QQQ: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

RTH vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). 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.


RTH
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for RTH, currently valued at 2.79, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.002.79
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for RTH, currently valued at 3.83, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.003.83
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for RTH, currently valued at 1.49, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.49
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for RTH, currently valued at 3.11, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.003.11
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for RTH, currently valued at 11.52, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0011.52
QQQ
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 2.28, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.002.28
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 2.98, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.98
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 1.41, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.41
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 2.94, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.002.94
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for QQQ, currently valued at 10.71, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0010.71

RTH vs. QQQ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current RTH Sharpe Ratio is 2.79, which is comparable to the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 2.28. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of RTH and QQQ, 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 Ratio1.001.502.002.503.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.79
2.28
RTH
QQQ

Dividends

RTH vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

RTH's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.88%, more than QQQ's 0.59% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
RTH
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF
0.88%1.07%1.16%0.78%0.64%0.91%1.05%1.56%1.84%2.25%0.41%1.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.59%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.02%

Drawdowns

RTH vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RTH drawdown since its inception was -41.80%, smaller than the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RTH and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.01%
-0.06%
RTH
QQQ

Volatility

RTH vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH) is 3.59%, while Invesco QQQ (QQQ) has a volatility of 5.18%. This indicates that RTH experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than QQQ 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%8.00%9.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.59%
5.18%
RTH
QQQ