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Performance

SKYY vs. ARKK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY) and ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
21.46%
24.29%
SKYY
ARKK

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SKYY achieves a 33.42% return, which is significantly higher than ARKK's 6.78% return. Over the past 10 years, SKYY has outperformed ARKK with an annualized return of 15.83%, while ARKK has yielded a comparatively lower 11.84% annualized return.


SKYY

YTD

33.42%

1M

9.48%

6M

21.06%

1Y

45.49%

5Y (annualized)

14.64%

10Y (annualized)

15.83%

ARKK

YTD

6.78%

1M

16.43%

6M

23.72%

1Y

24.60%

5Y (annualized)

3.80%

10Y (annualized)

11.84%

Key characteristics


SKYYARKK
Sharpe Ratio2.220.78
Sortino Ratio2.811.28
Omega Ratio1.381.15
Calmar Ratio1.450.38
Martin Ratio14.161.94
Ulcer Index3.34%14.38%
Daily Std Dev21.29%35.67%
Max Drawdown-53.20%-80.91%
Current Drawdown-2.48%-63.69%

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SKYY vs. ARKK - Expense Ratio Comparison

SKYY has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is lower than ARKK's 0.75% expense ratio.


ARKK
ARK Innovation ETF
Expense ratio chart for ARKK: current value at 0.75% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.75%
Expense ratio chart for SKYY: current value at 0.60% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.60%

Correlation

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The correlation between SKYY and ARKK is 0.79, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SKYY vs. ARKK - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY) and ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK). 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 SKYY, currently valued at 2.22, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.002.220.78
The chart of Sortino ratio for SKYY, currently valued at 2.81, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.811.28
The chart of Omega ratio for SKYY, currently valued at 1.38, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.381.15
The chart of Calmar ratio for SKYY, currently valued at 1.45, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.001.450.38
The chart of Martin ratio for SKYY, currently valued at 14.16, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0014.161.94
SKYY
ARKK

The current SKYY Sharpe Ratio is 2.22, which is higher than the ARKK Sharpe Ratio of 0.78. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SKYY and ARKK, 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 Ratio-0.500.000.501.001.502.002.503.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.22
0.78
SKYY
ARKK

Dividends

SKYY vs. ARKK - Dividend Comparison

Neither SKYY nor ARKK has paid dividends to shareholders.


TTM2023202220212020201920182017201620152014
SKYY
First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund
0.00%0.00%0.23%0.78%0.17%0.54%0.95%0.27%0.35%0.41%0.17%
ARKK
ARK Innovation ETF
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.83%1.31%0.38%3.14%1.32%0.00%2.27%0.00%

Drawdowns

SKYY vs. ARKK - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SKYY drawdown since its inception was -53.20%, smaller than the maximum ARKK drawdown of -80.91%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SKYY and ARKK. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.48%
-63.69%
SKYY
ARKK

Volatility

SKYY vs. ARKK - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for First Trust ISE Cloud Computing Index Fund (SKYY) is 7.31%, while ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has a volatility of 14.32%. This indicates that SKYY experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ARKK based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
7.31%
14.32%
SKYY
ARKK