VRM vs. GOLD

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

VRM (Vroom, Inc.) and GOLD (Barrick Mining Corporation) are both stocks. VRM operates in Auto & Truck Dealerships (Consumer Cyclical), while GOLD operates in Gold (Basic Materials). At a 0.12 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

VRM vs. GOLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vroom, Inc. (VRM) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VRM achieves a -54.12% return, which is significantly lower than GOLD's 23.83% return.

VRM

• 1D: -10.24%
• 1M: -24.38%
• YTD: -54.12%
• 6M: -63.92%
• 1Y: -71.34%
• 3Y*: -55.34%
• 5Y*: -69.39%
• 10Y*: —

GOLD

• 1D: -1.04%
• 1M: -3.66%
• YTD: 23.83%
• 6M: 25.01%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

VRM vs. GOLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
VRM Vroom, Inc.	-54.12%	1.07%
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	23.83%	13.01%

Correlation

The correlation between VRM and GOLD is 0.12, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 2, 2025	0.12

Fundamentals

EPS VRM : -$12.02 GOLD : $3.06
PS Ratio VRM : 0.70 GOLD : 0.05
Total Revenue (TTM) VRM : $50.29M GOLD : $23.02B
Gross Profit (TTM) VRM : $24.05M GOLD : $169.58M
EBITDA (TTM) VRM : -$2.99M GOLD : -$162.41M

Return for Risk

VRM vs. GOLD — Risk / Return Rank

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

VRM

VRM Risk / Return Rank: 7
VRM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
VRM Sortino Ratio Rank: 8
VRM Omega Ratio Rank: 11
VRM Calmar Ratio Rank: 4
VRM Martin Ratio Rank: 2

GOLD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

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.

VRM vs. GOLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vroom, Inc. (VRM) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	VRM	GOLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.74	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-1.28	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.86	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.94	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.88	—	—

Drawdowns

VRM vs. GOLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VRM drawdown since its inception was -99.93%, which is greater than GOLD's maximum drawdown of -40.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VRM and GOLD.

Drawdown Indicators

	VRM	GOLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-99.93%	-40.58%	-59.35%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-75.87%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-98.01%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-99.88%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-99.85%	-34.26%	-65.59%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-84.22%	-18.57%	-65.65%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	40.84%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VRM	GOLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	44.81%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	81.37%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	96.69%	57.69%	+39.00%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	262.46%	57.69%	+204.77%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	239.96%	57.69%	+182.27%

Dividends

VRM vs. GOLD - Dividend Comparison

VRM has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GOLD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.96%.

Position	TTM
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	0.96%
VRM Vroom, Inc.	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VRM and GOLD in my portfolio?

VRM and GOLD have a correlation of 0.12, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.