Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Alphabet Inc. (Class A), 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 | $338.50 |
| Sector (GICS) | Communication Services |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +35.96% |
| Total return over period | +149.80% |
| Annualized volatility | 30.64% |
| Period volatility | 52.89% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.05 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.57 |
| Max drawdown | -29.81% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -4.31% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.58 |
| Period range | $121.10 – $402.38 |
| Trading days analyzed | 751 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL) has posted an annualized return of +35.96% with annual volatility of 30.64%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.05. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -29.81%. 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 A) (GOOGL) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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