Vanguard SAMPP Semi Variance
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Semi-variance provides a good measure of downside volatility for equity or a portfolio. It is similar to variance, but it only looks at periods where the returns are less than the target or average level. Below is Vanguard SAMPP's current Semi Variance with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.
Current Semi Variance Value
Vanguard SAMPP has a Semi Variance of 0.9457, indicating low price variability. This places Vanguard SAMPP at the lower end of the volatility range for ETF.
Semi Variance | = | SUM(RET DEV)2N(ZERO) |
| = | 0.9457 | |
| SUM | = | Summation notation |
| RET DEV | = | Actual return deviation over selected period |
| N(ZERO) | = | Number of points with returns less than zero |
Semi Variance Peers Comparison
Relative to peers, Vanguard SAMPP's Semi Variance is below the group average of 1.19. Peer readings range from 0.3254 (Schwab Fundamental Large) to 2.54 (iShares MSCI Emerging), reflecting wide dispersion across the sector. Vanguard SAMPP has exhibited less price dispersion than the peer average over the measured period.
Semi Variance Relative To Other Indicators
The chart below plots Semi Variance against Maximum Drawdown for Vanguard SAMPP and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Semi Variance while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
Vanguard SAMPP records a Semi Variance of
0.95 and a Maximum Drawdown of
5.35 , yielding roughly
5.66 units of Maximum Drawdown per Semi Variance. This indicates Maximum Drawdown substantially exceeds Semi Variance for Vanguard SAMPP.
Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources
Vanguard SAMPP has a current Semi Variance reading of 0.9457. This Semi Variance reading for Vanguard SAMPP results from applying the indicator's calculation rules to price and volume data over the selected window. All inputs are based on exchange-reported closing prices, with adjustments for stock splits, dividends, and other corporate actions. The output reflects the selected calculation window — changing the horizon will produce different readings. This ETF metric is provided for analytical reference.
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