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USA vs. VUG
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Performance

USA vs. VUG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (USA) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

400.00%500.00%600.00%700.00%800.00%900.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
424.18%
904.20%
USA
VUG

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, USA achieves a 23.77% return, which is significantly lower than VUG's 28.45% return. Over the past 10 years, USA has underperformed VUG with an annualized return of 12.71%, while VUG has yielded a comparatively higher 15.45% annualized return.


USA

YTD

23.77%

1M

0.11%

6M

10.15%

1Y

28.61%

5Y (annualized)

12.71%

10Y (annualized)

12.71%

VUG

YTD

28.45%

1M

2.21%

6M

13.73%

1Y

35.45%

5Y (annualized)

18.64%

10Y (annualized)

15.45%

Key characteristics


USAVUG
Sharpe Ratio2.052.14
Sortino Ratio2.782.80
Omega Ratio1.351.39
Calmar Ratio1.642.78
Martin Ratio13.6210.98
Ulcer Index2.10%3.28%
Daily Std Dev13.97%16.84%
Max Drawdown-69.06%-50.68%
Current Drawdown-2.17%-2.68%

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Correlation

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The correlation between USA and VUG is 0.74, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

USA vs. VUG - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (USA) and Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). 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 USA, currently valued at 2.05, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.002.052.14
The chart of Sortino ratio for USA, currently valued at 2.78, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.002.782.80
The chart of Omega ratio for USA, currently valued at 1.35, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.351.39
The chart of Calmar ratio for USA, currently valued at 1.64, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.001.642.78
The chart of Martin ratio for USA, currently valued at 13.62, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.0013.6210.98
USA
VUG

The current USA Sharpe Ratio is 2.05, which is comparable to the VUG Sharpe Ratio of 2.14. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of USA and VUG, 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 Ratio0.501.001.502.002.503.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.05
2.14
USA
VUG

Dividends

USA vs. VUG - Dividend Comparison

USA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.97%, more than VUG's 0.49% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
USA
Liberty All-Star Equity Fund
9.97%9.56%12.11%9.67%9.26%9.88%12.81%9.01%9.43%9.66%6.61%5.94%
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
0.49%0.58%0.70%0.48%0.66%0.95%1.32%1.14%1.39%1.30%1.21%1.19%

Drawdowns

USA vs. VUG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum USA drawdown since its inception was -69.06%, which is greater than VUG's maximum drawdown of -50.68%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for USA and VUG. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.17%
-2.68%
USA
VUG

Volatility

USA vs. VUG - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (USA) is 4.36%, while Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) has a volatility of 5.49%. This indicates that USA experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than VUG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.36%
5.49%
USA
VUG