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. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $51.45 |
| Sector (GICS) | Industrials |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +24.17% |
| Total return over period | +90.78% |
| Annualized volatility | 23.92% |
| Period volatility | 41.31% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.90 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.89 |
| Max drawdown | -21.90% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -3.14% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.40 |
| Period range | $27.26 – $52.46 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Fastenal (FAST) has posted an annualized return of +24.17% with annual volatility of 23.92%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.90. 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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