UTEN vs. PLD

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

UTEN (US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF) is Government Bonds fund tracking the ICE BofA Current 10 Year US Treasury Index - Benchmark TR Gross, while PLD (Prologis, Inc.) is a stock. Over the past 3 years, UTEN returned 1.86%/yr vs 7.70%/yr for PLD. At a 0.25 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

UTEN vs. PLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF (UTEN) and Prologis, Inc. (PLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, UTEN achieves a -0.69% return, which is significantly lower than PLD's 11.99% return.

UTEN

• 1D: -0.26%
• 1M: 0.01%
• YTD: -0.69%
• 6M: -1.30%
• 1Y: 4.26%
• 3Y*: 1.86%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

PLD

• 1D: 1.00%
• 1M: 2.21%
• YTD: 11.99%
• 6M: 11.52%
• 1Y: 34.61%
• 3Y*: 7.70%
• 5Y*: 5.96%
• 10Y*: 14.55%

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

UTEN vs. PLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
UTEN US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF	-0.69%	7.82%	-1.67%	3.18%	-7.79%
PLD Prologis, Inc.	11.99%	25.08%	-18.12%	21.58%	-14.07%

Correlation

The correlation between UTEN and PLD is 0.30, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.30
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.25
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 10, 2022	0.25

Return for Risk

UTEN vs. PLD — Risk / Return Rank

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

UTEN

UTEN Risk / Return Rank: 22
UTEN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 23
UTEN Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
UTEN Omega Ratio Rank: 21
UTEN Calmar Ratio Rank: 21
UTEN Martin Ratio Rank: 23

PLD

PLD Risk / Return Rank: 83
PLD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
PLD Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
PLD Omega Ratio Rank: 78
PLD Calmar Ratio Rank: 85
PLD Martin Ratio Rank: 89

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.

UTEN vs. PLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF (UTEN) and Prologis, Inc. (PLD). 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.

	UTEN	PLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.82	1.65	-0.83
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.23	2.41	-1.18
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.14	1.29	-0.15
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.94	3.63	-2.69
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.82	11.97	-9.15
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

UTEN vs. PLD - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current UTEN Sharpe Ratio is 0.82, which is lower than the PLD Sharpe Ratio of 1.65. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of UTEN and PLD, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	UTEN	PLD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.82	1.65	-0.83
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.22	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.54	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.01	0.33	-0.33

Drawdowns

UTEN vs. PLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum UTEN drawdown since its inception was -13.36%, smaller than the maximum PLD drawdown of -84.70%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UTEN and PLD.

Drawdown Indicators

	UTEN	PLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-13.36%	-84.70%	+71.34%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-4.57%	-9.59%	+5.02%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-8.60%	-31.37%	+22.77%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-43.30%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-43.30%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.05%	-7.29%	+4.24%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.82%	-17.37%	+12.55%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.51%	2.90%	-1.39%

Volatility

UTEN vs. PLD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF (UTEN) is 1.71%, while Prologis, Inc. (PLD) has a volatility of 5.62%. This indicates that UTEN experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PLD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	UTEN	PLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.71%	5.62%	-3.91%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.65%	14.08%	-10.43%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	5.24%	21.13%	-15.89%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	8.05%	26.94%	-18.89%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	8.05%	26.98%	-18.93%

Dividends

UTEN vs. PLD - Dividend Comparison

UTEN's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.05%, more than PLD's 2.89% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
PLD Prologis, Inc.	2.89%	3.16%	3.63%	2.61%	2.80%	1.50%	2.33%	2.38%	3.27%	2.73%	3.18%	3.54%
UTEN US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF	4.05%	4.11%	4.13%	3.62%	1.39%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both UTEN and PLD in my portfolio?

UTEN and PLD have a correlation of 0.30, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, UTEN or PLD?

PLD has higher volatility (5.62%) compared to UTEN (1.71%). In terms of maximum drawdown, UTEN dropped -13.36% vs PLD's -84.70%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

PLD currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.65 vs 0.82), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.