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TSLA vs. SPY
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Performance

TSLA vs. SPY - Performance Comparison

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

0.00%5,000.00%10,000.00%15,000.00%20,000.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
22,036.00%
643.69%
TSLA
SPY

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, TSLA achieves a 41.89% return, which is significantly higher than SPY's 26.47% return. Over the past 10 years, TSLA has outperformed SPY with an annualized return of 35.87%, while SPY has yielded a comparatively lower 13.14% annualized return.


TSLA

YTD

41.89%

1M

65.02%

6M

96.70%

1Y

50.53%

5Y (annualized)

74.00%

10Y (annualized)

35.87%

SPY

YTD

26.47%

1M

3.03%

6M

13.19%

1Y

32.65%

5Y (annualized)

15.68%

10Y (annualized)

13.14%

Key characteristics


TSLASPY
Sharpe Ratio0.832.69
Sortino Ratio1.603.59
Omega Ratio1.191.50
Calmar Ratio0.773.88
Martin Ratio2.2117.47
Ulcer Index22.88%1.87%
Daily Std Dev61.24%12.14%
Max Drawdown-73.63%-55.19%
Current Drawdown-14.00%-0.54%

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Correlation

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The correlation between TSLA and SPY is 0.44, 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

TSLA vs. SPY - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) 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 TSLA, currently valued at 0.83, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.832.69
The chart of Sortino ratio for TSLA, currently valued at 1.60, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.001.603.59
The chart of Omega ratio for TSLA, currently valued at 1.19, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.191.50
The chart of Calmar ratio for TSLA, currently valued at 0.77, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.773.88
The chart of Martin ratio for TSLA, currently valued at 2.21, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.002.2117.47
TSLA
SPY

The current TSLA Sharpe Ratio is 0.83, which is lower than the SPY Sharpe Ratio of 2.69. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of TSLA 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 Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.004.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.83
2.69
TSLA
SPY

Dividends

TSLA vs. SPY - Dividend Comparison

TSLA has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SPY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.18%.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
TSLA
Tesla, Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPY
SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%1.87%1.81%

Drawdowns

TSLA vs. SPY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum TSLA drawdown since its inception was -73.63%, which is greater than SPY's maximum drawdown of -55.19%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TSLA and SPY. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-60.00%-50.00%-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-14.00%
-0.54%
TSLA
SPY

Volatility

TSLA vs. SPY - Volatility Comparison

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) has a higher volatility of 22.24% compared to SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) at 3.98%. This indicates that TSLA'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%25.00%30.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
22.24%
3.98%
TSLA
SPY