First Solar, Inc.

The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in First Solar, Inc. on Jan 5, 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $6,352 for a total return of roughly -36.48%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.

The Sharpe ratio shows whether the portfolio's excess returns are due to smart investment decisions or a result of taking a higher risk. The higher a portfolio's Sharpe ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance.

The current First Solar, Inc. Sharpe ratio is 0.83. A Sharpe ratio between 0 and 1.0 is considered sub-optimal.

The chart below displays rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.

The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the First Solar, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the First Solar, Inc. is 93.11%, recorded on Jun 1, 2012. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.

Current First Solar, Inc. volatility is 30.52%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.