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SOXS vs. SQQQ
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Key characteristics


SOXSSQQQ
YTD Return-59.42%-50.54%
1Y Return-72.69%-58.44%
3Y Return (Ann)-61.12%-39.42%
5Y Return (Ann)-76.08%-59.62%
10Y Return (Ann)-65.73%-52.46%
Sharpe Ratio-0.74-1.18
Sortino Ratio-1.23-2.13
Omega Ratio0.860.77
Calmar Ratio-0.76-0.61
Martin Ratio-1.23-1.60
Ulcer Index61.72%38.15%
Daily Std Dev102.42%51.93%
Max Drawdown-100.00%-100.00%
Current Drawdown-100.00%-100.00%

Correlation

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The correlation between SOXS and SQQQ is 0.63, 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.

Performance

SOXS vs. SQQQ - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, SOXS achieves a -59.42% return, which is significantly lower than SQQQ's -50.54% return. Over the past 10 years, SOXS has underperformed SQQQ with an annualized return of -65.73%, while SQQQ has yielded a comparatively higher -52.46% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-100.00%-100.00%-100.00%-99.99%-99.99%-99.99%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-100.00%
-100.00%
SOXS
SQQQ

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SOXS vs. SQQQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

SOXS has a 1.08% expense ratio, which is higher than SQQQ's 0.95% expense ratio.


SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares
Expense ratio chart for SOXS: current value at 1.08% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%1.08%
Expense ratio chart for SQQQ: current value at 0.95% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.95%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SOXS vs. SQQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares (SOXS) and ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ). 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.


SOXS
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for SOXS, currently valued at -0.74, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.00-0.74
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for SOXS, currently valued at -1.23, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.00-1.23
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for SOXS, currently valued at 0.86, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.000.86
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for SOXS, currently valued at -0.76, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.00-0.76
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for SOXS, currently valued at -1.23, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00-1.23
SQQQ
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for SQQQ, currently valued at -1.18, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.00-1.18
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for SQQQ, currently valued at -2.13, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.00-2.13
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for SQQQ, currently valued at 0.77, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.000.77
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for SQQQ, currently valued at -0.61, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.00-0.61
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for SQQQ, currently valued at -1.60, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00-1.60

SOXS vs. SQQQ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SOXS Sharpe Ratio is -0.74, which is higher than the SQQQ Sharpe Ratio of -1.18. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SOXS and SQQQ, 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-1.40-1.20-1.00-0.80-0.60JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.74
-1.18
SOXS
SQQQ

Dividends

SOXS vs. SQQQ - Dividend Comparison

SOXS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.09%, less than SQQQ's 9.95% yield.


TTM2023202220212020201920182017
SOXS
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares
7.09%9.21%0.19%0.00%3.55%2.32%0.76%0.00%
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
9.95%8.01%0.06%0.00%2.15%2.92%1.47%0.14%

Drawdowns

SOXS vs. SQQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SOXS drawdown since its inception was -100.00%, roughly equal to the maximum SQQQ drawdown of -100.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SOXS and SQQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


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Volatility

SOXS vs. SQQQ - Volatility Comparison

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares (SOXS) has a higher volatility of 24.15% compared to ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ (SQQQ) at 14.74%. This indicates that SOXS's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SQQQ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
24.15%
14.74%
SOXS
SQQQ