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GLD vs. FTGC - ETF Comparison

GLD - SPDR Gold Shares

The SPDR Gold Shares ETF provides investors with a convenient way to gain exposure to the price of gold, allowing them to diversify their portfolios and potentially hedge against market volatility and inflation. The fund physically holds gold bullion in secure vaults, tracking the LBMA Gold Price PM index, and offers a cost-effective way to invest in precious metals.

FTGC - First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund

The First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that provides diversified exposure to a broad range of commodities. The fund's investment strategy is designed to provide returns through a combination of long and short positions in commodity futures, options, and other instruments.

GLDFTGC
Fund NameSPDR Gold SharesFirst Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund
Fund ProviderWorld Gold CouncilFirst Trust
IndexLBMA Gold Price PMActive (No Index)
Asset ClassCommodityCommodity
ListingUS-listedUS-listed
Expense Ratio0.40%1.02%
Inception Date2004-11-182013-10-22
Number Of Holdings114
CurrencyUSDUSD
RegionGlobalGlobal
LeveragedNon-leveragedNon-leveraged
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Detailed Returns

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Benchmark Comparison

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Performance Analysis

The performance analysis examines historical data to assess the returns of the investment strategy, including key metrics such as Cumulative returns, End of Year (EoY) returns, and risk-adjusted returns like the Sharpe ratio or the Sortino ratio.

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End of Year Returns Table

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End of Year Returns

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Risk Analysis

The risk analysis refers to an assessment of potential negative events that could lead to a loss of capital. Conducting a risk analysis can help in deciding whether an investment should be made. This is done using risk metrics such as drawdowns, volatility and beta which reflect stakeholders' confidence in the consistency of an investment strategy.

Drawdowns

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Drawdowns Table

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Monte Carlo Simulation

The Monte Carlo simulation is a statistical method used to forecast portfolio returns by generating a wide range of potential outcomes through random sampling from historical asset price data. It helps investors assess the potential risk and return of a portfolio under various market conditions. The simulation takes into account the initial investment and optionally simulates cash flow scenarios like fixed contributions, fixed withdrawals, or percentage withdrawals.

IMPORTANT: The forecast generated through Monte Carlo simulations is purely hypothetical and does not guarantee future returns. Investment decisions should be made with consideration of various factors, and past performance is not indicative of future results.

Monte Carlo Metrics

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Simulated Portfolio Prices

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