Analysis for Barclays
Analysis summary
Barclays (BARC.UK) currently has a total score of 68 points, placing it in the strong range. The score is made up of Performance (77), Stability (52) and Trend (69). The profile is clearly uneven: Performance stands out while Stability is more neutral.
Performance scores 77 points (strong). Key strength: 3Y return at 167.8 %. Even the weakest return is still strong in absolute terms: 10Y return at 196.4 %.
Stability scores 52 points (neutral). Key strength: return/volatility ratio at 1.68. Weaker metric: max drawdown (10Y) at -74.0 %. That indicates very deep historical drawdowns. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.
Trend scores 69 points (strong). Key strength: trend strength at 0.92. Main drag: Price is about 1.8 % below SMA50.
Overall, the profile has a clear strength in Performance, while Stability is the main limiter. On a metric level, trend strength stands out, while max drawdown (10Y) is the main weak spot.
(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)
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FAQ
- What investor type does Barclays fit best in FoxScore?
- Barclays fits a more opportunity-seeking investor type in FoxScore: performance is the strongest sub-score. That suggests above-average historical returns — but check stability to ensure the performance wasn’t “paid for” with high volatility or deep drawdowns.
- How meaningful is the available history for Barclays?
- Barclays currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
- What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
- FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.