Central Securities: This CEF Has Quietly Beaten The S&P 500 For Decades; Can It Continue?

Central Securities Corporation consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and some growth ETFs over the past decade with lower volatility. CET delivers a superior Sharpe ratio (0.9 vs 0.8 for SPY), 10-year CAGR (15.81% vs 13.84%), and a standard deviation closely aligned with SPY. The fund's flexible, unconstrained mandate enables long-term capital growth through concentrated, value-driven holdings, including a unique 25% private stake in Plymouth Rock.