Core Alternative ETF (CCOR) is a ETF from Core Alternative Capital and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is a ETF from Vanguard (US). Over the past year CCOR returned -0.24% while VOO returned +24.01%. Year to date, CCOR is up 1.23% versus a gain of 13.31% for VOO.

Over three years, CCOR compounded at -1.02% per year against +21.17% for VOO; over five years the annualized figures are -1.49% and +13.34% respectively. Across the full 9-year window we track, VOO has the edge at +13.55% annualized vs +1.22%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

VOO has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 14.1% compared with 7.7% for CCOR. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.

The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -23.0% for CCOR and -34.3% for VOO. Drawdown depth is worth weighing if you expect to sell during market stress rather than ride it out.

The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.14. They move independently enough that combining them can meaningfully diversify a portfolio.

CCOR charges 1.29% per year while VOO charges 0.03%. On a $10,000 position that is $129 vs $3 annually, a gap of $126 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, CCOR currently yields 1.02% against 1.09% for VOO.