XBIT vs. IHI
Compare and contrast key facts about XBiotech Inc. (XBIT) and iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI).
IHI is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Medical Equipment Index. It was launched on May 5, 2006.
Performance
XBIT vs. IHI - Performance Comparison
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XBIT vs. IHI - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XBIT XBiotech Inc. | -2.09% | -39.49% | -1.25% | 13.96% | -68.46% | -17.46% | -16.15% | 267.42% | 28.93% | -61.07% |
IHI iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF | -13.96% | 6.88% | 8.62% | 3.24% | -19.80% | 21.03% | 24.17% | 32.75% | 15.45% | 30.81% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, XBIT achieves a -2.09% return, which is significantly higher than IHI's -13.96% return. Over the past 10 years, XBIT has underperformed IHI with an annualized return of -11.73%, while IHI has yielded a comparatively higher 10.42% annualized return.
XBIT
- 1D
- -0.43%
- 1M
- 0.86%
- YTD
- -2.09%
- 6M
- -11.36%
- 1Y
- -22.52%
- 3Y*
- -12.14%
- 5Y*
- -30.80%
- 10Y*
- -11.73%
IHI
- 1D
- 0.15%
- 1M
- -10.33%
- YTD
- -13.96%
- 6M
- -10.09%
- 1Y
- -10.56%
- 3Y*
- 0.13%
- 5Y*
- -0.17%
- 10Y*
- 10.42%
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Return for Risk
XBIT vs. IHI — Risk / Return Rank
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XBIT vs. IHI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for XBiotech Inc. (XBIT) and iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI). 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.
| XBIT | IHI | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | -0.56 | +0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.22 | -0.69 | +0.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 0.92 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.70 | -0.60 | -0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.17 | -1.88 | +0.72 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| XBIT | IHI | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | -0.38 | -0.56 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.48 | -0.01 | -0.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.15 | 0.53 | -0.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.23 | 0.49 | -0.72 |
Correlation
The correlation between XBIT and IHI is 0.23, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
XBIT vs. IHI - Dividend Comparison
XBIT has not paid dividends to shareholders, while IHI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.42%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XBIT XBiotech Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.46% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IHI iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF | 0.42% | 0.34% | 0.46% | 0.53% | 0.45% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.26% | 0.37% | 0.55% | 1.28% |
Drawdowns
XBIT vs. IHI - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum XBIT drawdown since its inception was -92.67%, which is greater than IHI's maximum drawdown of -49.65%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XBIT and IHI.
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Drawdown Indicators
| XBIT | IHI | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -92.67% | -49.65% | -43.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -39.43% | -18.27% | -21.16% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -87.21% | -33.12% | -54.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -90.72% | -33.25% | -57.47% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -91.38% | -18.76% | -72.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -69.78% | -8.20% | -61.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 23.84% | 5.79% | +18.05% |
Volatility
XBIT vs. IHI - Volatility Comparison
XBiotech Inc. (XBIT) has a higher volatility of 7.77% compared to iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI) at 5.24%. This indicates that XBIT's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than IHI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| XBIT | IHI | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.77% | 5.24% | +2.53% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 40.36% | 11.23% | +29.13% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 59.87% | 18.89% | +40.98% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 64.08% | 18.74% | +45.34% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 75.92% | 19.63% | +56.29% |