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SPAXX vs. ICSH
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Performance

SPAXX vs. ICSH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Fidelity Government Money Market Fund (SPAXX) and iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ICSH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember0
2.78%
SPAXX
ICSH

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SPAXX achieves a 0.86% return, which is significantly lower than ICSH's 4.92% return. Over the past 10 years, SPAXX has underperformed ICSH with an annualized return of 0.78%, while ICSH has yielded a comparatively higher 2.40% annualized return.


SPAXX

YTD

0.86%

1M

0.00%

6M

0.00%

1Y

1.27%

5Y (annualized)

1.44%

10Y (annualized)

0.78%

ICSH

YTD

4.92%

1M

0.30%

6M

2.84%

1Y

5.78%

5Y (annualized)

2.68%

10Y (annualized)

2.40%

Key characteristics


SPAXXICSH
Sharpe Ratio2.2713.45
Ulcer Index0.00%0.01%
Daily Std Dev0.79%0.43%
Max Drawdown0.00%-3.94%
Current Drawdown0.00%-0.02%

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SPAXX vs. ICSH - Expense Ratio Comparison


ICSH
iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF
Expense ratio chart for ICSH: current value at 0.08% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.08%

Correlation

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The correlation between SPAXX and ICSH is 0.03, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SPAXX vs. ICSH - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Government Money Market Fund (SPAXX) and iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ICSH). 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 SPAXX, currently valued at 1.75, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.005.001.7513.12
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SPAXX
ICSH

The current SPAXX Sharpe Ratio is 2.27, which is lower than the ICSH Sharpe Ratio of 13.45. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SPAXX and ICSH, 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 Ratio2.004.006.008.0010.0012.0014.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.75
13.12
SPAXX
ICSH

Dividends

SPAXX vs. ICSH - Dividend Comparison

SPAXX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.93%, less than ICSH's 5.27% yield.


TTM2023202220212020201920182017201620152014
SPAXX
Fidelity Government Money Market Fund
4.93%4.68%1.30%0.01%0.26%0.98%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF
5.27%4.78%1.66%0.42%1.22%2.60%2.19%1.36%0.88%0.54%0.46%

Drawdowns

SPAXX vs. ICSH - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SPAXX drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum ICSH drawdown of -3.94%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SPAXX and ICSH. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-0.06%-0.05%-0.04%-0.03%-0.02%-0.01%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember0
-0.02%
SPAXX
ICSH

Volatility

SPAXX vs. ICSH - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Fidelity Government Money Market Fund (SPAXX) is 0.00%, while iShares Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (ICSH) has a volatility of 0.14%. This indicates that SPAXX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ICSH based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%0.05%0.10%0.15%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember0
0.14%
SPAXX
ICSH