Xcel Energy (XEL): analysis and statistics
Return, volatility, Sharpe ratio and risk for Xcel Energy, a component of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 in the Utilities. Data as of 2026-10-29.
| Last close price | $77.18 |
| Sector (GICS) | Utilities |
| Annualized return (3.0 yr) | +13.33% |
| Total return over period | +45.27% |
| Annualized volatility | 20.58% |
| Period volatility | 35.55% |
| Period T-bill | 12.40% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.93 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.31 |
| Max drawdown | -23.99% |
| CVaR 95% (avg. loss, worst 5% of days) | -2.92% |
| Correlation with the S&P 500 | 0.10 |
| Period range | $44.51 – $82.67 |
| Trading days analyzed | 752 |
Over the last 3.0 years, Xcel Energy (XEL) has posted an annualized return of +13.33% with annual volatility of 20.58%, a Sharpe ratio of 0.93. Its worst stretch (max drawdown from a peak) was -23.99%. Its correlation with the S&P 500 is 0.10, which means it moves fairly independently of the index, useful for diversification.
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Yes, Xcel Energy (XEL) is of both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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