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MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US57064P1075
CUSIP
57064P107
IPO Date
Jul 22, 2021

Highlights

Market Cap
$45.60M
Enterprise Value
-$17.55M
EPS (TTM)
$25.69
PE Ratio
0.73
PEG Ratio
0.02
Total Revenue (TTM)
$325.71M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$281.37M
EBITDA (TTM)
$68.79M
Year Range
$9.08 - $21.74
Target Price
$3.50
ROA (TTM)
29.33%
ROE (TTM)
-29.98%

Share Price Chart


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MarketWise, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MarketWise, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) has returned 28.56% so far this year and 108.27% over the past 12 months.


MarketWise, Inc.

1D
-3.70%
1M
37.73%
YTD
28.56%
6M
19.65%
1Y
108.27%
3Y*
-12.47%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 22, 2021, MKTW's average daily return is -0.06%, while the average monthly return is -1.85%.

Historically, 33% of months were positive and 67% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +56.6%, while the worst month was Aug 2021 at -35.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 12 months.

On a daily basis, MKTW closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 11, 2025 with a return of +33.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 12, 2024 at -27.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.19%-15.29%37.73%28.56%
20252.59%9.73%-17.54%38.17%25.52%17.73%-7.02%-0.38%-7.96%2.72%-1.92%-7.63%50.38%
2024-14.65%-22.32%-3.94%-9.83%-16.12%-10.77%-1.72%-29.64%-15.51%-13.21%-8.62%9.13%-78.27%
202332.14%-11.26%-6.09%-0.54%23.34%-11.50%-4.00%-29.69%19.40%35.62%56.63%-14.12%75.79%
2022-22.68%-11.66%-8.35%-19.92%-15.34%12.50%-20.83%-2.11%-18.28%7.89%-22.76%-11.58%-77.72%
202140.00%-35.89%-8.43%-15.38%2.00%5.75%-24.98%

Benchmark Metrics

MarketWise, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -22.65%, beta of 1.12, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2021.

  • This stock participated in 89.43% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -68.02% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-22.65%
Beta
1.12
0.06
Upside Capture
-68.02%
Downside Capture
89.43%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MKTW ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


MKTW Risk / Return Rank: 8585
Overall Rank
MKTW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8787
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MKTW Sortino Ratio Rank: 8888
Sortino Ratio Rank
MKTW Omega Ratio Rank: 8383
Omega Ratio Rank
MKTW Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
MKTW Martin Ratio Rank: 7979
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MarketWise, Inc. (MKTW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MKTWBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.71

0.90

+0.81

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.71

1.39

+1.32

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.21

1.40

+1.81

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.84

6.61

-0.76

Explore MKTW risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

MarketWise, Inc. provided a 8.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.55 per share.


7.00%8.00%9.00%10.00%11.00%12.00%13.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$1.55$1.90$0.80$3.60

Dividend yield

8.28%12.65%7.05%6.59%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MarketWise, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.45
2025$0.60$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$1.90
2024$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.80
2023$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$3.00$0.20$3.60

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

MarketWise, Inc. has a dividend yield of 8.28%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

MarketWise, Inc. has a payout ratio of 8.99%, which is below the market average. This means MarketWise, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MarketWise, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the MarketWise, Inc. was 96.41%, occurring on Nov 11, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current MarketWise, Inc. drawdown is 91.76%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-96.41%Aug 3, 2021825Nov 11, 2024
-5.42%Jul 27, 20211Jul 27, 20212Jul 29, 20213

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MarketWise, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how MarketWise, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MKTW, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, MKTW has a P/E ratio of 0.7. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MKTW compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. MKTW currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MKTW relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, MKTW has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items