YOLO vs. SMCI

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

YOLO (AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF) is Cannabis fund actively managed by AdvisorShares, while SMCI (Super Micro Computer, Inc.) is a stock. Over the past 5 years, YOLO returned -31.98%/yr vs 49.49%/yr for SMCI. Their 0.30 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

YOLO vs. SMCI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (YOLO) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, YOLO achieves a -23.04% return, which is significantly lower than SMCI's -2.97% return.

YOLO

• 1D: -0.90%
• 1M: -13.02%
• 6M: -12.42%
• YTD: -23.04%
• 1Y: 14.01%
• 3Y*: -1.05%
• 5Y*: -31.98%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -25.59%

SMCI

• 1D: 2.42%
• 1M: 4.34%
• 6M: -2.44%
• YTD: -2.97%
• 1Y: -49.86%
• 3Y*: -5.60%
• 5Y*: 49.49%
• 10Y*: 29.71%
• ALL TIME*: 19.64%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc.	$1.63B	$1.22B	$1.80B
YOLO AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF	$65.57K	$75.89K	$99.07K

YOLO vs. SMCI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
YOLO AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF	-23.04%	36.36%	-17.81%	-15.10%	-72.21%	-20.48%	47.17%	-51.27%
SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc.	-2.97%	-3.97%	7.23%	246.24%	86.80%	38.82%	31.81%	8.69%

Correlation

The correlation between YOLO and SMCI is 0.34, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.34
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.26
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.29
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 18, 2019	0.30

Return for Risk

YOLO vs. SMCI — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

YOLO

YOLO Risk / Return Rank: 21
YOLO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 16
YOLO Sortino Ratio Rank: 27
YOLO Omega Ratio Rank: 26
YOLO Calmar Ratio Rank: 19
YOLO Martin Ratio Rank: 16

SMCI

SMCI Risk / Return Rank: 18
SMCI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 18
SMCI Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
SMCI Omega Ratio Rank: 22
SMCI Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
SMCI Martin Ratio Rank: 14

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

YOLO vs. SMCI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (YOLO) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI). 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.

	YOLO	SMCI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.24	-0.58	+0.82
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.02	-0.47	+1.50
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.12	0.94	+0.18
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.44	-0.80	+1.24
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.70	-1.24	+1.94

YOLO vs. SMCI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current YOLO Sharpe Ratio is 0.24, which is higher than the SMCI Sharpe Ratio of -0.58. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of YOLO and SMCI, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

YOLO vs. SMCI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum YOLO drawdown since its inception was -94.68%, which is greater than SMCI's maximum drawdown of -84.84%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for YOLO and SMCI.

Drawdown Indicators

	YOLO	SMCI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-94.68%	-84.84%	-9.84%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-41.57%	-65.01%	+23.44%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-66.45%	-84.84%	+18.39%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-91.67%	-84.84%	-6.83%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-84.84%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-91.00%	-76.10%	-14.90%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-69.37%	-32.28%	-37.09%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	25.76%	42.29%	-16.53%

Volatility

YOLO vs. SMCI - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (YOLO) is 13.99%, while Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) has a volatility of 27.83%. This indicates that YOLO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SMCI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	YOLO	SMCI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.99%	27.83%	-13.84%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	39.12%	82.17%	-43.05%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	75.11%	89.74%	-14.63%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.97%	88.01%	-34.04%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	51.23%	71.49%	-20.26%

Dividends

YOLO vs. SMCI - Dividend Comparison

Neither YOLO nor SMCI has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
YOLO AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF	0.00%	0.00%	3.57%	1.17%	0.55%	3.93%	2.03%	4.52%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both YOLO and SMCI in my portfolio?

YOLO and SMCI have a correlation of 0.34, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, YOLO or SMCI?

SMCI has higher volatility (27.83%) compared to YOLO (13.99%). In terms of maximum drawdown, YOLO dropped -94.68% vs SMCI's -84.84%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

YOLO currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.24 vs -0.58), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.