General Dynamics (GD): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for General Dynamics, a component of the S&P 500 in the Industrials. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $354.35 |
| Sector (GICS) | Industrials |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +16.29% |
| Total return over period | +56.89% |
| Annualized volatility | 20.34% |
| Period volatility | 35.14% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.27 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.87 |
| Max drawdown | -22.55% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -2.85% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.35 |
| Period range | $226.54 – $395.97 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, General Dynamics (GD) has posted an annualized return of +16.29% with annual volatility of 20.34%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.27. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -22.55%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.35, which means it moves fairly independently of the index, useful for diversification.
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Yes, General Dynamics (GD) is of the S&P 500.
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