the gap between themV ahead by $266
V solid · MA dashed · weekly closes, dividends reinvested
V wins 3 of 4. Which matters depends on what you need it for.
- Grew more over five yearsV +66% · MA +63%
V
- Fell less at its worstV −23% · MA −25%
- Calmer rideV 22% vol · MA 22% voltie
- Pays more incomeV 0.73% · MA 0.62%
move together · correlation 0.89
Side by side, line by line
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369.95 | $567.65 |
| Market value | $694.53B | $497.27B |
| 1-year return | +10.5% (ahead) | +1.1% |
| 3-year return, a year | +17.2% (ahead) | +12.8% |
| 5-year return, a year | +10.7% (ahead) | +10.3% |
| Volatility, a year | 22% | 22% |
| Worst drawdown | −23% (ahead) | −25% |
| Worst week | −8.7% (ahead)Mar 2025 | −10.4%Feb 2022 |
| Beta | 0.76 | 0.73 |
| P/E ratio | 31.5× | 31.2× |
| Dividend yield | 0.73% | 0.62% |
Do V and MA move together?
Correlation compares V’s and MA’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
V
−23%
From its Sep 2021 high to Sep 2022. Back at that high by Jan 2023.
MA
−25%
From its Jan 2022 high to Sep 2022. Back at that high by Apr 2023.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
V vs MA: what people ask
Is V better than MA?
Over the past five years, V delivered the higher return: +10.7% a year against +10.3% for MA, dividends reinvested. Its worst fall was also shallower (−23% against −25%). Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between V and MA?
V is Visa Inc. (Credit Services), worth $694.53B. MA is Mastercard Incorporated (Credit Services), worth $497.27B.
Should I own both V and MA?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 0.89 over the past five years. Most weeks they go the same way. Owning both spreads company risk, not market risk. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, V or MA?
MA swung more: 22% annual volatility against 22% for V. At their worst, V fell 23% and MA 25% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 0.76 and 0.73.
Which pays a higher dividend, V or MA?
V currently yields 0.73%, against 0.62% for MA. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Compare something else
Any two stocks or ETFs. Keep V or swap both.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.