Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 33.33% |
NLR VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 33.33% |
ICLN iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 33.33% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Energy, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jul 26, 2026, the Energy returned 10.76% Year-To-Date and 12.19% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.05% | 0.74% | 7.18% | 8.28% | 16.02% | 17.51% | 10.93% | 13.07% | 8.07% |
Portfolio Energy | -1.79% | -3.45% | -3.49% | 10.76% | 21.38% | 15.36% | 14.50% | 12.19% | 3.14% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
ICLN iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -3.21% | -12.37% | -2.42% | 8.51% | 28.61% | -0.23% | -3.38% | 8.54% | -3.87% |
NLR VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | -2.97% | -7.91% | -29.25% | -12.96% | -8.40% | 23.96% | 18.37% | 10.96% | 3.36% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.40% | 10.22% | 22.88% | 35.19% | 41.17% | 15.09% | 24.14% | 10.27% | 8.88% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 25, 2008, Energy's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -28.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Energy closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +16.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.80% | 3.17% | 0.66% | 7.02% | 0.18% | -10.91% | -2.73% | 10.76% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.02% | -3.39% | -0.37% | -1.11% | 11.34% | 8.38% | 2.73% | 4.85% | 7.22% | 8.27% | -5.51% | -1.65% | 38.83% |
| 2024 | -2.00% | 0.03% | 5.14% | -1.75% | 8.57% | -6.71% | 2.36% | -1.73% | 3.30% | -0.37% | 2.80% | -10.63% | -2.44% |
| 2023 | 4.38% | -6.38% | 1.14% | -0.26% | -5.25% | 5.63% | 3.46% | -1.76% | 1.99% | -6.06% | 4.71% | 4.04% | 4.68% |
| 2022 | 1.49% | 6.32% | 6.55% | -5.70% | 8.11% | -9.84% | 11.06% | 1.13% | -10.72% | 9.29% | 6.07% | -3.61% | 18.40% |
| 2021 | 2.58% | 2.44% | 2.86% | -0.58% | 2.05% | 1.09% | -4.21% | 1.54% | -0.15% | 10.57% | -5.08% | -1.03% | 11.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
Energy has an annualized alpha of -5.64%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 25, 2008.
- This portfolio participated in 117.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.05% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -5.64% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.69, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -5.64%
- Beta
- 1.04
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 88.05%
- Downside Capture
- 117.09%
Expense Ratio
Energy has an expense ratio of 0.34%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Energy ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Energy and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.93 | 1.31 | -0.38 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.40 | 1.84 | -0.44 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.24 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.29 | 1.82 | -0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.78 | 7.79 | -4.01 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICLN iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 37 | 0.97 | 1.44 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 3.96 |
NLR VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 10 | -0.19 | 0.03 | 1.00 | -0.22 | -0.48 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 74 | 1.95 | 2.54 | 1.32 | 2.73 | 7.24 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Energy provided a 2.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.17% | 2.49% | 1.99% | 3.23% | 2.20% | 2.46% | 2.73% | 3.43% | 3.41% | 3.46% | 3.25% | 3.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ICLN iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | 1.04% | 1.63% | 1.85% | 1.59% | 0.89% | 1.18% | 0.34% | 1.36% | 2.77% | 2.49% | 3.88% | 2.36% |
NLR VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | 2.93% | 2.55% | 0.76% | 4.54% | 2.02% | 1.99% | 2.23% | 2.21% | 3.91% | 4.86% | 3.62% | 3.30% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.55% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Energy. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Energy was 62.30%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 3184 trading sessions.
The current Energy drawdown is 15.28%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-62.30%Mar 2009 | 8mo 16d | 12y 7mo | 13y 4moJun 2008 - Oct 2021 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-21.52%Apr 2025 | 5mo 19d | 2mo 2d | 7mo 21dOct 2024 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-16.70%Jul 2026 | 1mo 13d | — | 1mo 23dJun 2026 - now | — |
-15.04%Jul 2022 | 28d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 18dJun 2022 - Aug 2022 | Bear market2022 |
-13.78%Sep 2022 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 5d | 3mo 6dAug 2022 - Nov 2022 | Bear market2022 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.37 | 1.35 | 1.33 | 1.27 | 1.18 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.18, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios. The holdings provided limited volatility reduction when combined.
Energy correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most. | 0.60 |
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history. | 0.58 |
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period. | 0.63 |
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions. | 0.67 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 25, 2008 | 0.74 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ICLN has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.64, while XLE has the lowest at 0.59.
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