X vs. BIL

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

X (United States Steel Corporation) is a stock, while BIL (SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF) is Government Bonds fund tracking the Bloomberg 1-3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. At a correlation of -0.04, they often move in opposite directions.

Performance

X vs. BIL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in United States Steel Corporation (X) and SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

X

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BIL

• 1D: 0.02%
• 1M: 0.28%
• YTD: 1.49%
• 6M: 1.77%
• 1Y: 3.87%
• 3Y*: 4.64%
• 5Y*: 3.41%
• 10Y*: 2.18%

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

X vs. BIL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
X United States Steel Corporation	0.00%	61.75%	-29.80%	95.71%	6.15%	42.45%	47.67%	-36.61%	-47.85%	7.44%
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF	1.49%	4.15%	5.19%	4.94%	1.40%	-0.10%	0.40%	2.03%	1.74%	0.69%

Correlation

The correlation between X and BIL is -0.02, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.02
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	-0.02
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.02
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.01
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 31, 2007	-0.04

Return for Risk

X vs. BIL — Risk / Return Rank

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

BIL

BIL Risk / Return Rank: 100
BIL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 100
BIL Sortino Ratio Rank: 100
BIL Omega Ratio Rank: 100
BIL Calmar Ratio Rank: 100
BIL Martin Ratio Rank: 100

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.

X vs. BIL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for United States Steel Corporation (X) and SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL). 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.

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

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	X	BIL	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	19.71	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	13.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	8.52	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	2.78	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	X	BIL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-0.78%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-0.01%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-0.01%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-0.10%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-0.21%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	0.00%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-0.26%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.00%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	X	BIL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	0.05%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	0.13%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.20%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	0.26%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	0.26%	—

Dividends

X vs. BIL - Dividend Comparison

X has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BIL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.86%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF	3.86%	4.13%	5.03%	4.92%	1.35%	0.00%	0.30%	2.05%	1.66%	0.68%	0.07%	0.00%
X United States Steel Corporation	0.00%	0.18%	0.59%	0.41%	0.80%	0.34%	0.24%	1.75%	1.10%	0.57%	0.61%	2.51%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both X and BIL in my portfolio?

X and BIL have a correlation of -0.02, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.