Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Alphabet Inc. (Class C), a component of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 in the Communication Services sector. Data as of 2026-09-13.
| Last close price | $335.45 |
| Sector (GICS) | Communication Services |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +35.28% |
| Total return over period | +146.11% |
| Annualized volatility | 30.29% |
| Period volatility | 52.29% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.04 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.55 |
| Max drawdown | -29.35% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -4.23% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.58 |
| Period range | $122.32 – $398.80 |
| Trading days analyzed | 751 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) has posted an annualized return of +35.28% with annual volatility of 30.29%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.04. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -29.35%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.58, which means it moves moderately in step with the index.
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Is it part of the S&P 500?
Yes, Alphabet Inc. (Class C) (GOOG) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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