Steel Dynamics (STLD): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Steel Dynamics, a component of the S&P 500 in the Materials. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $249.99 |
| Sector (GICS) | Materials |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +35.83% |
| Total return over period | +149.38% |
| Annualized volatility | 34.80% |
| Period volatility | 60.11% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.28 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.55 |
| Max drawdown | -28.66% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -4.39% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.49 |
| Period range | $100.71 – $282.12 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Steel Dynamics (STLD) has posted an annualized return of +35.83% with annual volatility of 34.80%, a Sharpe ratio of 2.28. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -28.66%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.49, which means it moves moderately in step with the index.
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Yes, Steel Dynamics (STLD) is of the S&P 500.
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