Linde plc (LIN): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Linde plc, a component of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 in the Materials. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $508.16 |
| Sector (GICS) | Materials |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +12.48% |
| Total return over period | +42.04% |
| Annualized volatility | 17.73% |
| Period volatility | 30.63% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.97 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.38 |
| Max drawdown | -19.18% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -2.53% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.38 |
| Period range | $365.80 – $546.64 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Linde plc (LIN) has posted an annualized return of +12.48% with annual volatility of 17.73%, a Sharpe ratio of 0.97. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -19.18%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.38, 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, Linde plc (LIN) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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