KLA Corporation (KLAC): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for KLA Corporation, a component of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 in the Information Technology sector. Data as of 2026-09-13.
| Last close price | $180.64 |
| Sector (GICS) | Information Technology |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +56.80% |
| Total return over period | +282.10% |
| Annualized volatility | 48.82% |
| Period volatility | 84.28% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.08 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.56 |
| Max drawdown | -43.59% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -7.45% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.64 |
| Period range | $43.52 – $301.71 |
| Trading days analyzed | 751 |
Over the last 3.0 years, KLA Corporation (KLAC) has posted an annualized return of +56.80% with annual volatility of 48.82%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.08. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -43.59%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.64, which means it moves moderately in step with the index.
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Yes, KLA Corporation (KLAC) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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