HGLB (Highland Global Allocation Fund) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.70 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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HGLB Highland Global Allocation Fund HGLB
46 GF Score
Price $7.34
GF Value $3.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Highland Global Allocation Fund 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Highland Global Allocation Fund HGLB -0.27% 46 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.70 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HGLB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-07-26), Highland Global Allocation Fund's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.70.


Highland Global Allocation Fund  (NYSE:HGLB) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


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HGLB vs FLC, DHF, ECF: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Highland Global Allocation Fund's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Highland Global Allocation Fund 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Highland Global Allocation Fund's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Highland Global Allocation Fund's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Highland Global Allocation Fund 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.70 mean?
Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.70 as of Jul. 26, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Highland Global Allocation Fund's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.70. Overall, Highland Global Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highland Global Allocation Fund's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to FLC and DHF?
Highland Global Allocation Fund's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.70 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Highland Global Allocation Fund and its competitors. Highland Global Allocation Fund's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highland Global Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.96, compared to a current price of $7.34 — trading 85.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.70. Highland Global Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.70 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Highland Global Allocation Fund (HGLB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highland Global Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.34 is trading 85.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.96. GuruFocus considers Highland Global Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HGLB:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.70
  • GF Value™: $3.96 vs. price of $7.34 (85.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HGLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Highland Global Allocation Fund Business Description

Address 300 Crescent Court, Suite 700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Highland Global Allocation Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The investment objective of the Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital and future income. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of U.S. and foreign equity, debt, and money market securities. It may also invest in senior loans to domestic or foreign corporations, partnerships, and other entities that operate in a variety of industries and geographic regions.
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