MRC.L
MRC.L
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MERCANTILE INVESTMENT TRUST (TH
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Pure Price Volatility Risk (Market Swings)

The business itself is financially solid (Financial Health 100/100, minimal insolvency risk). The high overall score (6/7) is driven primarily by extreme stock price swings (±21.5% p.a.) and steep historical drawdowns.

Volatility Risk

Transparent evaluation of price volatility (SRI), Beta, and historical drawdowns.

Volatility Risk Score
6/7 High
6 / 7 SRI Price Fluctuation & Beta

Very high volatility or fundamental risks. Significant loss potential; strictly for aggressive investors. Largely moves in line with the broader market.

Beta (Market Relation)
1.05x
Above average
Volatility (5Y p.a.)
21.5% p.a.
5-Year Horizon
Max Drawdown (5Y)
-42.1%
5-Year Horizon
Sharpe Ratio
-0.09
Return / Risk
Speculative / High Risk: Score Basis:

Multi-Horizon Risk & Performance Matrix

Historical volatility, drawdowns, and risk-adjusted return across 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.

Timeframe
Volatility (p.a.)
Max Drawdown
Sharpe Ratio
Return (p.a.)
1 Year — — — +7%
3 Years 17.6% -23.4% 0.57 +12.5%
5 Years 21.5% -42.1% -0.09 +0.6%
10 Years 23.9% -54.4% 0.09 +4.8%

Automated Risk & Health Notes (Red Flags)

Single Stock Risk: Investing in an individual stock carries full company and insolvency risk (no fund diversification).
Exemplary balance sheet strength: Very solid ratio of equity to debt.
Historical Stress Test: Maximum peak-to-trough drawdown of -54.4% in the extended horizon.
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