Fastenal (FAST): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Fastenal, a component of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 in the Industrials sector. Data as of 2026-09-13.
| Last close price | $49.32 |
| Sector (GICS) | Industrials |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +24.86% |
| Total return over period | +93.78% |
| Annualized volatility | 24.21% |
| Period volatility | 41.80% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.86 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.34 |
| Max drawdown | -21.90% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -3.11% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.40 |
| Period range | $25.17 – $52.38 |
| Trading days analyzed | 751 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Fastenal (FAST) has posted an annualized return of +24.86% with annual volatility of 24.21%, a Sharpe ratio of 0.86. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -21.90%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.40, which means it moves fairly independently of the index, useful for diversification.
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Is it part of the S&P 500?
Yes, Fastenal (FAST) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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