STRD vs. SGLN.L

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

STRD (MicroStrategy Incorporated) is a stock, while SGLN.L (iShares Physical Gold ETC) is Gold fund tracking the LBMA Gold Price. At a 0.01 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

STRD vs. SGLN.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in MicroStrategy Incorporated (STRD) and iShares Physical Gold ETC (SGLN.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

STRD is traded in USD, while SGLN.L is traded in GBp. To make them comparable, the SGLN.L values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

STRD

• 1D: 0.58%
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SGLN.L

• 1D: 2.73%
• 1M: -7.26%
• YTD: -2.28%
• 6M: -1.68%
• 1Y: 23.26%
• 3Y*: 29.22%
• 5Y*: 17.40%
• 10Y*: 12.43%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

STRD vs. SGLN.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
STRD MicroStrategy Incorporated	-2.05%
SGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC	-5.03%

Correlation

The correlation between STRD and SGLN.L is 0.01, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 28, 2026	0.01

Return for Risk

STRD vs. SGLN.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

STRD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SGLN.L

SGLN.L Risk / Return Rank: 32
SGLN.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 34
SGLN.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
SGLN.L Omega Ratio Rank: 38
SGLN.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 26
SGLN.L Martin Ratio Rank: 28

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

STRD vs. SGLN.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MicroStrategy Incorporated (STRD) and iShares Physical Gold ETC (SGLN.L). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	STRD	SGLN.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.96	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.35	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.19	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	1.04	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	3.17	—

Drawdowns

STRD vs. SGLN.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum STRD drawdown since its inception was -7.26%, smaller than the maximum SGLN.L drawdown of -56.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for STRD and SGLN.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	STRD	SGLN.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-7.26%	-56.74%	+49.48%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-22.81%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-22.81%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-22.81%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-22.81%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.05%	-20.70%	+18.65%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.34%	-33.01%	+28.67%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	7.51%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	STRD	SGLN.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.17%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	21.74%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.89%	24.90%	+8.99%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	33.89%	22.72%	+11.17%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.89%	18.82%	+15.07%

Dividends

STRD vs. SGLN.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither STRD nor SGLN.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both STRD and SGLN.L in my portfolio?

STRD and SGLN.L have a correlation of 0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.