TW vs. HLI

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

TW (Tradeweb Markets Inc.) and HLI (Houlihan Lokey, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Capital Markets industry within the Financial Services sector. Over the past 5 years, TW returned 3.81%/yr vs 14.31%/yr for HLI. At a 0.28 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

TW vs. HLI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Tradeweb Markets Inc. (TW) and Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, TW achieves a -8.38% return, which is significantly higher than HLI's -20.61% return.

TW

• 1D: -4.15%
• 1M: -9.55%
• YTD: -8.38%
• 6M: -6.54%
• 1Y: -29.50%
• 3Y*: 11.98%
• 5Y*: 3.81%
• 10Y*: —

HLI

• 1D: -1.54%
• 1M: -9.87%
• YTD: -20.61%
• 6M: -21.92%
• 1Y: -21.42%
• 3Y*: 16.12%
• 5Y*: 14.31%
• 10Y*: 21.57%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

TW vs. HLI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
TW Tradeweb Markets Inc.	-8.38%	-17.55%	44.56%	40.61%	-34.86%	60.96%	35.50%	36.03%
HLI Houlihan Lokey, Inc.	-20.61%	1.64%	47.04%	40.67%	-13.88%	57.04%	40.61%	6.82%

Correlation

The correlation between TW and HLI is 0.19, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.19
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.23
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.30
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 4, 2019	0.28

The correlation between TW and HLI shifts across timeframes, from 0.19 (1 year) to 0.30 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap TW : $20.97B HLI : $9.33B
EPS TW : $4.05 HLI : $6.22
PE Ratio TW : 24.24 HLI : 22.06
PEG Ratio TW : 0.66 HLI : 6.82
PS Ratio TW : 9.76 HLI : 3.59
PB Ratio TW : 3.17 HLI : 3.98
Total Revenue (TTM) TW : $2.16B HLI : $2.62B
Gross Profit (TTM) TW : $1.56B HLI : $1.37B
EBITDA (TTM) TW : $1.34B HLI : $636.63M

Return for Risk

TW vs. HLI — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

TW

TW Risk / Return Rank: 7
TW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4
TW Sortino Ratio Rank: 6
TW Omega Ratio Rank: 8
TW Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
TW Martin Ratio Rank: 9

HLI

HLI Risk / Return Rank: 13
HLI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8
HLI Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
HLI Omega Ratio Rank: 11
HLI Calmar Ratio Rank: 19
HLI Martin Ratio Rank: 15

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.

TW vs. HLI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tradeweb Markets Inc. (TW) and Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	TW	HLI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-1.05	-0.84	-0.21
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-1.47	-1.03	-0.44
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.83	0.87	-0.04
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.90	-0.64	-0.27
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.38	-1.22	-0.16
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

TW vs. HLI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current TW Sharpe Ratio is -1.05, which is comparable to the HLI Sharpe Ratio of -0.84. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of TW and HLI, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	TW	HLI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-1.05	-0.84	-0.21
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.14	0.52	-0.37
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.81	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.52	0.77	-0.25

Drawdowns

TW vs. HLI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum TW drawdown since its inception was -48.64%, which is greater than HLI's maximum drawdown of -36.57%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TW and HLI.

Drawdown Indicators

	TW	HLI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-48.64%	-36.57%	-12.07%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-32.76%	-33.67%	+0.91%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-33.89%	-33.67%	-0.22%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-48.64%	-36.57%	-12.07%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-36.57%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-33.69%	-33.67%	-0.02%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-13.86%	-9.56%	-4.30%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	21.41%	17.58%	+3.83%

Volatility

TW vs. HLI - Volatility Comparison

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (TW) has a higher volatility of 8.50% compared to Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (HLI) at 6.97%. This indicates that TW's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HLI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	TW	HLI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	8.50%	6.97%	+1.53%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	21.23%	18.86%	+2.37%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	28.36%	25.72%	+2.64%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	26.56%	27.93%	-1.37%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	30.13%	26.86%	+3.27%

Dividends

TW vs. HLI - Dividend Comparison

TW's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.53%, less than HLI's 1.82% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HLI Houlihan Lokey, Inc.	1.82%	1.36%	1.30%	1.82%	2.32%	1.56%	1.90%	2.46%	2.74%	1.76%	2.12%	0.57%
TW Tradeweb Markets Inc.	0.53%	0.45%	0.31%	0.40%	0.49%	0.32%	0.51%	0.52%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

TW vs. HLI - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Tradeweb Markets Inc. and Houlihan Lokey, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

TW - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tradeweb Markets Inc. reported a gross profit of 411.78M and revenue of 617.76M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 66.7%.

HLI - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. reported a gross profit of 201.88M and revenue of 635.64M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 31.8%.

TW - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tradeweb Markets Inc. reported an operating income of 287.25M and revenue of 617.76M, resulting in an operating margin of 46.5%.

HLI - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. reported an operating income of 125.15M and revenue of 635.64M, resulting in an operating margin of 19.7%.

TW - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tradeweb Markets Inc. reported a net income of 205.28M and revenue of 617.76M, resulting in a net margin of 33.2%.

HLI - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Houlihan Lokey, Inc. reported a net income of 99.84M and revenue of 635.64M, resulting in a net margin of 15.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both TW and HLI in my portfolio?

TW and HLI have a correlation of 0.19, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, TW or HLI?

TW has higher volatility (8.50%) compared to HLI (6.97%). In terms of maximum drawdown, TW dropped -48.64% vs HLI's -36.57%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HLI currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.84 vs -1.05), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.