Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.69B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.69B
- EPS (TTM)
- $10.87
- PE Ratio
- 2.91
- PEG Ratio
- 0.15
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $365.49M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $475.42M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $348.55M
- Year Range
- $26.54 - $35.05
- ROA (TTM)
- 28.97%
- ROE (TTM)
- 29.00%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Tri-Continental Corporation, 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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Returns By Period
Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) has returned -2.40% so far this year and 16.06% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TY has achieved an annualized return of 13.40%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.
Tri-Continental Corporation
- 1D
- 2.20%
- 1M
- -3.67%
- YTD
- -2.40%
- 6M
- 0.40%
- 1Y
- 16.06%
- 3Y*
- 15.88%
- 5Y*
- 9.59%
- 10Y*
- 13.40%
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 1983, TY's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +15.8%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TY closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 26, 1984 at -14.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.84% | -0.51% | -3.67% | -2.40% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.12% | -1.90% | -3.47% | -2.93% | 4.77% | 5.02% | 3.22% | 2.63% | 2.17% | 1.24% | -0.23% | 1.85% | 16.12% |
| 2024 | 0.42% | 2.42% | 4.77% | -3.93% | 4.06% | 2.49% | 2.94% | 1.13% | 3.42% | -0.91% | 5.31% | -1.64% | 22.01% |
| 2023 | 7.02% | -1.79% | -0.36% | 1.13% | -3.17% | 6.78% | 3.54% | -2.47% | -3.05% | -3.65% | 8.63% | 5.02% | 17.86% |
| 2022 | -5.94% | -1.79% | 1.53% | -5.64% | 0.52% | -7.96% | 8.44% | -2.57% | -6.66% | 6.89% | 2.75% | -5.63% | -16.32% |
| 2021 | 0.64% | 4.05% | 5.90% | 4.13% | 1.33% | 1.18% | 0.03% | 2.43% | -3.61% | 3.95% | 0.23% | 6.25% | 29.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Tri-Continental Corporation has an annualized alpha of -0.81%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 07, 1983.
- This stock participated in 97.75% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.45% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.81%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 83.45%
- Downside Capture
- 97.75%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TY ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tri-Continental Corporation (TY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| TY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.08 | 0.90 | +0.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.53 | 1.39 | +0.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.48 | 1.40 | +0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.57 | 6.61 | -0.04 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Tri-Continental Corporation provided a 12.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.92 | $3.91 | $3.36 | $1.26 | $2.23 | $4.69 | $1.84 | $1.93 | $1.91 | $1.26 | $0.91 | $0.81 |
Dividend yield | 12.40% | 11.97% | 10.61% | 4.36% | 8.71% | 14.13% | 6.25% | 6.86% | 8.13% | 4.69% | 4.12% | 4.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Tri-Continental Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.28 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.32 | $3.91 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.24 | $3.36 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.26 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 | $2.23 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.61 | $4.69 |
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 Tri-Continental Corporation. 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 Tri-Continental Corporation was 67.71%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1163 trading sessions.
The current Tri-Continental Corporation drawdown is 4.74%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -67.71% | Dec 8, 1999 | 2325 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1163 | Oct 18, 2013 | 3488 |
| -38.65% | Aug 18, 1987 | 93 | Dec 29, 1987 | 787 | Feb 7, 1991 | 880 |
| -38.57% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 165 | Nov 13, 2020 | 192 |
| -29.69% | Jan 13, 1984 | 138 | Jul 30, 1984 | 407 | Mar 11, 1986 | 545 |
| -22.3% | Oct 8, 1997 | 226 | Aug 31, 1998 | 160 | Apr 21, 1999 | 386 |
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 Tri-Continental Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Tri-Continental Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management 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 TY, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, TY has a P/E ratio of 2.9. 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 TY compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. TY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TY relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, TY has a P/S ratio of 4.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for TY in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, TY has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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