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Performance

SYF vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Synchrony Financial (SYF) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
43.52%
11.79%
SYF
SPY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SYF achieves a 70.40% return, which is significantly higher than SPY's 25.36% return. Over the past 10 years, SYF has underperformed SPY with an annualized return of 10.41%, while SPY has yielded a comparatively higher 13.07% annualized return.


SYF

YTD

70.40%

1M

13.33%

6M

43.52%

1Y

118.23%

5Y (annualized)

14.65%

10Y (annualized)

10.41%

SPY

YTD

25.36%

1M

0.98%

6M

11.79%

1Y

31.70%

5Y (annualized)

15.55%

10Y (annualized)

13.07%

Key characteristics


SYFSPY
Sharpe Ratio3.332.69
Sortino Ratio4.463.59
Omega Ratio1.551.50
Calmar Ratio2.913.89
Martin Ratio24.5217.53
Ulcer Index4.80%1.87%
Daily Std Dev35.40%12.15%
Max Drawdown-66.37%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-5.72%-1.41%

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Correlation

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The correlation between SYF and SPY is 0.56, 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.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SYF vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Synchrony Financial (SYF) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). 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 SYF, currently valued at 3.33, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.003.332.69
The chart of Sortino ratio for SYF, currently valued at 4.46, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.004.463.59
The chart of Omega ratio for SYF, currently valued at 1.55, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.551.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for SYF, currently valued at 2.91, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.002.913.89
The chart of Martin ratio for SYF, currently valued at 24.52, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.0030.0024.5217.53
SYF
SPY

The current SYF Sharpe Ratio is 3.33, which is comparable to the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.69. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SYF and SPY, 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 Ratio1.001.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.33
2.69
SYF
SPY

Dividends

SYF vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

SYF's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.57%, more than SPY's 1.19% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
SYF
Synchrony Financial
1.57%2.51%2.74%1.90%2.54%2.39%3.07%1.45%0.72%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.19%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

SYF vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SYF drawdown since its inception was -66.37%, which is greater than SPY's maximum drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SYF and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-5.72%
-1.41%
SYF
SPY

Volatility

SYF vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

Synchrony Financial (SYF) has a higher volatility of 19.15% compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 4.09%. This indicates that SYF's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SPY based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
19.15%
4.09%
SYF
SPY