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VLIFX vs. SYLD
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Performance

VLIFX vs. SYLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund (VLIFX) and Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
8.70%
7.42%
VLIFX
SYLD

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VLIFX achieves a 13.93% return, which is significantly higher than SYLD's 11.47% return. Over the past 10 years, VLIFX has underperformed SYLD with an annualized return of 9.65%, while SYLD has yielded a comparatively higher 11.80% annualized return.


VLIFX

YTD

13.93%

1M

-0.35%

6M

8.70%

1Y

21.30%

5Y (annualized)

7.70%

10Y (annualized)

9.65%

SYLD

YTD

11.47%

1M

3.31%

6M

7.42%

1Y

21.32%

5Y (annualized)

16.55%

10Y (annualized)

11.80%

Key characteristics


VLIFXSYLD
Sharpe Ratio1.611.39
Sortino Ratio2.282.03
Omega Ratio1.281.24
Calmar Ratio2.162.61
Martin Ratio8.846.11
Ulcer Index2.46%3.60%
Daily Std Dev13.51%15.79%
Max Drawdown-81.77%-45.36%
Current Drawdown-2.80%-0.98%

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VLIFX vs. SYLD - Expense Ratio Comparison

VLIFX has a 1.07% expense ratio, which is higher than SYLD's 0.59% expense ratio.


VLIFX
Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund
Expense ratio chart for VLIFX: current value at 1.07% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%1.07%
Expense ratio chart for SYLD: current value at 0.59% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.59%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.00.7

The correlation between VLIFX and SYLD is 0.73, 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

VLIFX vs. SYLD - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund (VLIFX) and Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD). 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 VLIFX, currently valued at 1.61, compared to the broader market-1.000.001.002.003.004.005.001.611.39
The chart of Sortino ratio for VLIFX, currently valued at 2.28, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.282.03
The chart of Omega ratio for VLIFX, currently valued at 1.28, compared to the broader market1.002.003.004.001.281.24
The chart of Calmar ratio for VLIFX, currently valued at 2.16, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.0025.002.162.61
The chart of Martin ratio for VLIFX, currently valued at 8.84, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.008.846.11
VLIFX
SYLD

The current VLIFX Sharpe Ratio is 1.61, which is comparable to the SYLD Sharpe Ratio of 1.39. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VLIFX and SYLD, 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 Ratio0.501.001.502.002.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.61
1.39
VLIFX
SYLD

Dividends

VLIFX vs. SYLD - Dividend Comparison

VLIFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.02%, less than SYLD's 1.77% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
VLIFX
Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund
0.02%0.03%0.13%0.00%0.08%0.03%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.04%0.42%
SYLD
Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF
1.77%1.92%2.20%2.22%2.00%2.07%2.52%1.48%1.92%6.45%3.89%0.82%

Drawdowns

VLIFX vs. SYLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VLIFX drawdown since its inception was -81.77%, which is greater than SYLD's maximum drawdown of -45.36%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VLIFX and SYLD. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-2.80%
-0.98%
VLIFX
SYLD

Volatility

VLIFX vs. SYLD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Value Line Mid Cap Focused Fund (VLIFX) is 4.91%, while Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD) has a volatility of 5.54%. This indicates that VLIFX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SYLD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.91%
5.54%
VLIFX
SYLD