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Berkshire vs MSTR
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BTC-USD 50.00%BRK-B 50.00%CryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
50%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Financial Services
50%

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Berkshire vs MSTR, 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 week.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 13, 2026, the Berkshire vs MSTR returned -13.90% Year-To-Date and 42.22% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
Berkshire vs MSTR
0.87%-9.71%-13.90%-14.96%-19.67%27.99%14.55%42.22%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
0.71%1.07%-2.67%-2.06%0.35%13.30%11.27%13.22%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
1.71%-20.43%-26.27%-28.52%-39.20%36.94%9.74%57.23%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2012, Berkshire vs MSTR's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +4.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.2 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +166.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -25.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, Berkshire vs MSTR closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +25.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -23.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-7.04%-4.98%-1.60%5.27%-1.68%-4.29%-13.90%
20256.57%-4.44%0.71%7.08%2.79%-0.59%2.57%-0.01%2.76%-4.23%-5.36%-2.67%4.33%
20244.09%24.59%9.79%-10.41%8.06%-4.45%5.62%-0.11%2.19%4.37%21.82%-4.61%72.26%
202319.66%-0.70%12.94%4.75%-4.56%9.40%-0.47%-4.58%0.59%12.51%7.24%5.65%78.75%
2022-5.91%7.57%7.51%-12.95%-8.69%-25.31%13.61%-10.14%-3.93%7.99%-3.64%-3.35%-36.27%
20217.38%21.50%18.18%3.47%-16.44%-4.78%9.48%8.08%-5.38%21.86%-5.14%-6.09%54.29%

Benchmark Metrics

Berkshire vs MSTR has an annualized alpha of 39.23%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2012.

  • This portfolio captured 215.78% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 79.94% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • R2 of 0.12 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
39.23%
Beta
0.76
0.12
Upside Capture
215.78%
Downside Capture
79.94%

Expense Ratio

Berkshire vs MSTR has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Berkshire vs MSTR ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


Berkshire vs MSTR Risk / Return Rank: 11
Overall Rank
Berkshire vs MSTR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Berkshire vs MSTR Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
Sortino Ratio Rank
Berkshire vs MSTR Omega Ratio Rank: 11
Omega Ratio Rank
Berkshire vs MSTR Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
Calmar Ratio Rank
Berkshire vs MSTR Martin Ratio Rank: 11
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Berkshire vs MSTR 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.91

1.86

-2.77

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.20

2.53

-3.73

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

0.87

1.34

-0.46

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-0.67

2.53

-3.20

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-1.19

11.37

-12.56


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
38
-0.020.081.01-0.02-0.05
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
34
-0.92-1.270.87-0.77-1.33

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

The current Berkshire vs MSTR Sharpe ratio is -0.91 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Berkshire vs MSTR compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield


Berkshire vs MSTR doesn't pay dividends

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 Berkshire vs MSTR. 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 Berkshire vs MSTR was 54.40%, occurring on Dec 15, 2018. Recovery took 599 trading sessions.

The current Berkshire vs MSTR drawdown is 27.80%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-54.40%Dec 2018
12mo 3d1y 7mo
2y 7moDec 2017 - Aug 2020
2015 bear market2015
-49.60%Jan 2015
1y 1mo1y 5mo
2y 6moDec 2013 - Jun 2016
Bear market2022
-49.03%Nov 2022
1y1y 1mo
2y 1moNov 2021 - Jan 2024
2013 bear market2013
-44.38%Apr 2013
6d6mo 6d
6mo 12dApr 2013 - Oct 2013
2021 bear market2021
-29.50%Jul 2021
2mo 12d2mo 27d
5mo 9dMay 2021 - Oct 2021

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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

1.29

1.23

1.19

1.19

1.18

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.18, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Berkshire vs MSTR correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Berkshire vs MSTR has a 0.48 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.48

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.40

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.49

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.39

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 28, 2012

0.34


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. BRK-B has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.66, while BTC-USD has the lowest at 0.16.

BRK-B
0.66

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Berkshire vs MSTR. BTC-USD has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while BRK-B has the lowest at 0.29.

BRK-B
0.29

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BRK-BBTC-USD
BRK-B1.000.05
BTC-USD0.051.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 28, 2012
Diversification Analysis

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