Cisco (CSCO): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Cisco, a component of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 in the Information Technology. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $110.29 |
| Sector (GICS) | Information Technology |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +32.17% |
| Total return over period | +129.87% |
| Annualized volatility | 26.92% |
| Period volatility | 46.51% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.53 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.65 |
| Max drawdown | -19.01% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -3.99% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.49 |
| Period range | $42.66 – $129.52 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Cisco (CSCO) has posted an annualized return of +32.17% with annual volatility of 26.92%, a Sharpe ratio of 2.53. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -19.01%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.49, which means it moves moderately in step with the index.
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Yes, Cisco (CSCO) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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