X vs. SLX

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

X (United States Steel Corporation) is a stock, while SLX (VanEck Vectors Steel ETF) is Materials fund tracking the NYSE Arca Steel Index. A 0.75 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

X vs. SLX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in United States Steel Corporation (X) and VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (SLX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

X

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

SLX

• 1D: -1.15%
• 1M: 9.68%
• YTD: 32.29%
• 6M: 36.55%
• 1Y: 77.34%
• 3Y*: 26.67%
• 5Y*: 16.14%
• 10Y*: 19.73%

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

X vs. SLX - 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%
SLX VanEck Vectors Steel ETF	32.29%	47.45%	-17.94%	31.25%	14.28%	27.69%	20.57%	12.01%	-19.27%	24.59%

Correlation

The correlation between X and SLX is 0.08, 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	0.08
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.34
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.59
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.68
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 18, 2006	0.75

Over the past year, the correlation between X and SLX has dropped to 0.08 - well below their long-term average of 0.75, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Return for Risk

X vs. SLX — Risk / Return Rank

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

SLX

SLX Risk / Return Rank: 86
SLX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 91
SLX Sortino Ratio Rank: 88
SLX Omega Ratio Rank: 84
SLX Calmar Ratio Rank: 85
SLX Martin Ratio Rank: 82

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. SLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for United States Steel Corporation (X) and VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (SLX). 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	SLX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	3.25	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.59	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.64	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.22	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	X	SLX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-82.14%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-16.35%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-27.39%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-33.62%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-61.64%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.15%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-38.73%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.67%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	X	SLX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.87%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	17.92%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	23.92%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	27.72%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	31.02%	—

Dividends

X vs. SLX - Dividend Comparison

X has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SLX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.17%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SLX VanEck Vectors Steel ETF	1.17%	1.55%	3.56%	2.80%	4.97%	7.07%	1.87%	3.44%	6.26%	2.50%	1.06%	5.35%
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 SLX in my portfolio?

X and SLX have a correlation of 0.08, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.