Analysts attribute this to Travelers’ diversified portfolio and favorable loss ratio trends in its latest earnings report. Shares of TRV have gained 14.7% in the year-to-date period, outperforming its industry growth of 7.9%, while underperforming the sector and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite’s rallies of 14.9% each. 5 Hot Stocks to Buy Now: October's Top Picks With Major Upside A strong close at $213.20 pushed TRV stock price to a one-month high. Momentum traders are eyeing the $215 threshold as the next breakout opportunity.