Score guide
Understand what this score measures.
The performance score shows how well an asset has done in the past versus other assets in our universe. Instead of comparing returns manually, you get a clear ranking: is it more of a winner or more of a laggard?
We look at returns across multiple horizons (short to long term) and rank each horizon relative to all assets with data in that period. Think of it like a league table: the best return sits near 100 points, the weakest near 0, and everything in between reflects its position in the field.
Important: This is not a fixed seal of quality and not a forecast. It’s mainly a relative strength signal that helps you sort, compare, and prioritize assets - for example for watchlists, screenings, or a quick first pass.
Total return over the last 12 months. Short horizon – reacts strongly to the current market regime.
Total return over the last 3 years. Medium-term view.
Total return over the last 5 years. Smoothes short-term outliers.
Total return over 10 years. Can be missing for younger assets.
The detailed mechanics remain available here for verification, but the public interpretation should stay focused on the score meaning.
S1 = S_high(ret_1y)
S3 = S_high(ret_3y)
S5 = S_high(ret_5y)
S10 = S_high(ret_10y)
Performance = WM( 0.10*S1 + 0.20*S3 + 0.30*S5 + 0.40*S10, default=50 )Continue into connected score and metric explanations.
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Common interpretation questions for this score.
Because the score is relative. If other assets in the universe outperform or the ranking shifts due to rolling time windows, your asset can lose points even with little price movement. This often happens when an exceptionally strong period drops out of the window or peers catch up.
A high score means the asset has been among the stronger performers across multiple horizons. It does not automatically mean the asset is “safe” or that returns will continue - that’s why the stability score, trend score, and your own context matter.
It’s most informative for assets with sufficient history and stable data. It can be less reliable for very young assets, one-off events, or after regime shifts - in those cases, check stability, trend, and the individual horizons.