Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.54 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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Price £0.61
GF Value £0.02
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What is Foresight VCT 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Foresight VCT LSE:FTV 34 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.54 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:FTV with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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 (2026-08-21), Foresight VCT's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.54.


Foresight VCT  (LSE:FTV) 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.


Foresight VCT 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


LSE:FTV vs BLK, BX, KKR: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Foresight VCT'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.


Foresight VCT 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Foresight VCT's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Foresight VCT 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 -1.54 mean?
Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.54 as of Aug. 21, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Foresight VCT and its competitors.
Is Foresight VCT's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Foresight VCT's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.54. Overall, Foresight VCT has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foresight VCT's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Foresight VCT's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.54 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 Foresight VCT and its competitors. Foresight VCT's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foresight VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.61 — trading 2950% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.54. Foresight VCT's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 3 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 Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.54 as of Aug. 21, 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 Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foresight VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.61 is trading 2950% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.02. GuruFocus considers Foresight VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FTV:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.54
  • GF Value™: £0.02 vs. price of £0.61 (2950% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Foresight VCT Business Description

Address 32 London Bridge Street, The Shard, London, GBR, SE1 9SG
Foresight VCT PLC is a UK-based venture capital trust. The company's activity is to make investments in unquoted or alternative investment market-listed companies in the UK. The investment objective of the company is to provide private investors with regular dividends and maintain capital value from a portfolio of investments in fast-growing unquoted companies in the United Kingdom. The company invests in a range of securities, including, but not limited to, ordinary and preference shares, loan stock, convertible securities, fixed-interest securities, and cash.
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