Microsoft (MSFT): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Microsoft, 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 | $495.63 |
| Sector (GICS) | Information Technology |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +14.74% |
| Total return over period | +50.65% |
| Annualized volatility | 26.23% |
| Period volatility | 45.28% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.62 |
| Max drawdown | -34.50% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -3.55% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.57 |
| Period range | $305.57 – $538.66 |
| Trading days analyzed | 751 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Microsoft (MSFT) has posted an annualized return of +14.74% with annual volatility of 26.23%, a Sharpe ratio of 0.41. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -34.50%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.57, which means it moves moderately in step with the index.
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Yes, Microsoft (MSFT) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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