"Outperformed" = past, "will outperform" = future, "outperforms" implies either present tense, or generally. Neither makes sense here.

Stock down 62% ytd = avoid ...isn't great logic. But, no need to check back in in 5 years, there is easy money here to be had - just write a bunch of DOCU call options, long dated. Invest all the proceeds in the 5 year bond.