Low volatilty stocks are preferred investment style by many investors. Such stocks usually belong to the sectors whose business usually remains independent to a good degree to economic conditions prevailing in a nation. Examples of such sectors include consumer staples, consumer discretionary, healthcare, real estate and utilities. For instance, people will pay for food staples and energy bills even during a recession as those are mandatory needs of human life, though spendings may vary. However, same people will avoid buying a high end costly smartphone in a recession. Stocks belonging to such sectors are considered low volatility, and owing to their steady stream of revenue they often pay regular dividends. Among the big basket of low-volatility stocks, which ones generated the top returns this year? Which of those figured among the winners in the long list of Low Volatility stocks? This article provides a list of Low Volatility stocks which have generated the highest returns in the year 2021 so far. till date of writing. The list is prepared based on the percentage returns generated by the individual Low Volatility stocks between the end of the previous year and Apr 16, 2021, and the top 10 return generating Low Volatility stocks are listed below.
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The following list presents stocks of the companies which belong to the broader Low Volatility sector or the stock market index, their corresponding prices as of given date, and the percentage gains realized: 1) People's United Financial (PBCT)
Here's a look at the basic details and how the above mentioned stocks fared during the period:
People's United
People's United Financial, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for People's United Bank, National Association that provides commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services to ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of People's United. The Bridgeport, Connecticut-headquartered company People's United Financial (PBCT) is ranked number one among the best performing stocks of Low Volatility of 2021. The Finance sector business falls under the Savings Institutions industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2021, the stock price of People's United has changed by 38.13 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $12.93 per share and year-to-date closing price of $17.86 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $5.49 billion to $7.62 billion during the same period. Along with Low Volatility, the company is also in the business of Finance, Savings Institutions, Financial Services, Regional US Banks, Dividend Aristocrats, S&P 500, Wilshire 5000, ESG, among other usual products and services. People's United continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like S&P 500 index, Wilshire 5000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
Exxon Mobil
Exxon Mobil Corporation explores for and produces crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada Other Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia Oceania. It operates through Upst ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Exxon Mobil. During the given months of the year 2021, Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) was successful in generating YTD returns of 37.46 percentage which helped it gain the number two spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2021 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil closed at a price of $41.22 per share, while it traded at a price of $56.66 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. The company's market cap changed from $174.29 billion to $239.87 billion during the same period YTD. It ranks as a key constituent of major indexes that include Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
The company is classified under the Energy industry sector and further specialized as a Integrated oil Companies sector business.
Simon Property
Simon Property Group, Inc., incorporated on March 10, 1998, is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company owns, develops and manages retail real estate properties, which ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Simon Property. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based Consumer Services sector company Simon Property Group Inc (SPG) holds the number three spot among the best performing stocks of the Low Volatility sector. Classified as the Real Estate Investment Trusts business, the stock price of Simon Property ended the previous year at a price of $85.28 per share while it reached the level of $117.12 apiece as of Apr 16, 2021 translating to a percentage change in stock price of 37.34%. As of writing, the company's market-cap value stands at $38.44 billion. Few leading stock market index includes Simon Property in their constituent list. They include Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
Hartford Financial
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., incorporated on December 9, 1985, is a holding company for insurance and financial services subsidiaries. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Hartford Financial. Based on the market-cap change from $17.55 billion to $23.67 billion during the given months of the year 2021 and the share price change from $48.98 per share to a price of $66.25 per share as of Apr 16, 2021, Hartford Financial Svc.Gp. (HIG) was successful in generating YTD returns of 35.26 percentage. Standing at the number four rank in the top performing list of Low Volatility stocks, the Hartford, Connecticut-based Hartford Financial is categorized as the Property-Casualty Insurers sub-sector business which falls under the larger Finance sector. It is also a part of few famous stock indexes that are used to track the overall performance of the stock market. They include Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a few more broader-level indexes that are actively tracked in the market.
Regency Centers
Regency Centers Corporation, incorporated on July 8, 1993, is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is the general partner of Regency Centers, L.P. (the Operating Partnership). The Company ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Regency Centers. Rank number five in the coveted list is held by Regency Centers Corporation (REG) for being among the top performing stocks of 2021. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, the Consumer Services sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Real Estate Investment Trusts. Since the start of the year 2021, stock of Regency Centers has so far gained 30.42 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $45.59 per share and year-to-date price of $59.46 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $7.74 billion to $10.1 billion. The stock of Regency Centers continues to be a major constituent of many leading stock indexes which include Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Federal Realty Investment Trust
Federal Realty Investment Trust, incorporated on May 21, 1999, is an equity real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company specializes in the ownership, management and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Federal Realty Investment Trust. At number six in the list of top stocks stands Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $85.12 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $106.96 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. It translates to a change of 25.66 percentage. The Rockville, Maryland-headquartered Consumer Services sector company also saw its market value change from $6.44 billion to $8.31 billion. The Real Estate Investment Trusts specialist also managed to outperform some of the major stock market indexes of which it is a part of. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
US Bancorp
U.S. Bancorp, incorporated on April 2, 1929, is a multi-state financial services holding company. The Company provides a full range of financial services, including lending and depository services, cash management, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of US Bancorp. U.S. Bancorp (USB) has moved by 24.19 percentage over the given period of 2021-YTD, helping it gain a place at number seven among the top performing stocks. The Finance sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $46.59 apiece to the price of $57.86 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Apr 16, 2021. The smart run of the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Major Banks sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $70.19 billion to $86.94 billion over the same duration. US Bancorp is a key member of many popular stock market indexes. They include Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Extra Space Storage
Extra Space Storage Inc., incorporated on April 30, 2004, is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company owns, operates, manages, acquires, develops and redevelops self-storage properties ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Extra Space Storage. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based Extra Space Storage (EXR) belongs to the Consumer Services sector and is categorized as a Real Estate Investment Trusts company. The stock of Extra Space Storage ended the previous year at a price of $115.86 per share. As of Apr 16, 2021, the stock price has reached $142.61 apiece, which indicates a change of 23.09 percent making the company rank among the top performing stocks of the Low Volatility for the year 2021 till date. At the end of the last year, company's market capitalization stood at $14.97 billion. It has now changed to $19.07 billion as of writing. Extra Space Storage continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Equity Residential
Equity Residential, incorporated on July 21, 1992, is a real estate investment trust. The Companys primary business is the acquisition, development and management of multifamily residential properties. Its segments include ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Equity Residential. Equity Residential (EQR) generated percentage returns of 22.5 percent during the 2021 year-to-date. Its returns are based on the share price which moved from $59.28 per share from the previous year-end to the price of $72.62 per share as of Apr 16, 2021. The company's value, as indicated by the market-cap figure, changed from $22.07 billion to $27.06 billion during the same period. The company is categorized as a Consumer Services speciality business with further classification in the Real Estate Investment Trusts sub-category. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the YTD performance of the Low Volatility sector also fared better than that of the returns generated by some of the closley tracked stock market indexes. The company is a part of Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a few other wider multi-cap stock market indexes.
Essex Property Trust
Essex Property Trust, Inc., incorporated on March 11, 1994, is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is engaged primarily in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Essex Property Trust. The number ten spot in the list of top performing stocks of the Low Volatility sector is taken by Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS). The company's stock price changed from $237.42 per share at the end of December of the previous year to the price of $289.49 per share as of writing. Overall, the stock managed to realized price change of 21.93 percent during the given time period. The corresponding change in the market capitalization value of the Palo Alto, California-based Consumer Services sector company was from $15.48 billion to $18.82 billion. Being ranked in the top 10 best performing stocks of the Low Volatility sector, the company also succeeded in outperforming the returns generated by some of the popular stock market indexes. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.