Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VADDX Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | S&P 500 | 33.33% |
QQEW First Trust Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index Fund | Nasdaq-100 | 33.33% |
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | Global Equities, Dividend | 33.33% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Equal weight, 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 Jun 13, 2026, the Equal weight returned 10.68% Year-To-Date and 12.44% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Equal weight | 0.71% | 3.76% | 10.68% | 10.74% | 22.03% | 15.80% | 9.15% | 12.44% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQEW First Trust Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index Fund | 0.68% | 6.00% | 8.24% | 7.47% | 17.03% | 13.79% | 7.69% | 14.46% |
VADDX Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 1.61% | 3.01% | 9.97% | 9.33% | 20.22% | 14.61% | 8.29% | 11.78% |
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | 1.48% | 2.04% | 12.32% | 13.92% | 27.26% | 18.56% | 10.72% | 10.46% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 21, 2013, Equal weight's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Equal weight closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.02% | 1.99% | -5.92% | 6.50% | 6.18% | -0.01% | 10.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.32% | -0.20% | -3.00% | -0.73% | 5.11% | 3.97% | 0.29% | 2.09% | 2.17% | 0.54% | 0.87% | 1.19% | 17.58% |
| 2024 | 0.23% | 3.12% | 3.21% | -4.11% | 2.67% | 0.66% | 2.67% | 1.86% | 1.80% | -1.75% | 4.90% | -5.33% | 9.82% |
| 2023 | 7.00% | -2.38% | 1.37% | 0.29% | -1.74% | 5.96% | 4.05% | -3.10% | -3.75% | -4.26% | 8.80% | 6.39% | 18.89% |
| 2022 | -4.51% | -1.69% | 2.29% | -6.96% | 0.65% | -8.73% | 7.29% | -3.53% | -8.82% | 7.50% | 7.56% | -4.23% | -14.24% |
| 2021 | -0.27% | 3.77% | 4.15% | 3.45% | 1.80% | 1.16% | 1.11% | 1.97% | -3.65% | 4.54% | -2.46% | 4.98% | 22.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
Equal weight has an annualized alpha of -0.09%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 21, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 98.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.63% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.09%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 90.63%
- Downside Capture
- 98.96%
Expense Ratio
Equal weight has an expense ratio of 0.38%, 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
Equal weight ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% 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 Equal weight 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 | 1.79 | 1.86 | -0.07 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 2.53 | +0.01 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.34 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.60 | 2.53 | +0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.18 | 11.37 | -1.19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQEW First Trust Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index Fund | 25 | 0.87 | 1.29 | 1.16 | 0.97 | 2.93 |
VADDX Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 45 | 1.61 | 2.35 | 1.28 | 2.44 | 9.20 |
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | 81 | 2.52 | 3.57 | 1.46 | 3.41 | 12.21 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Equal weight provided a 3.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.97% | 4.45% | 4.16% | 2.99% | 4.30% | 4.40% | 3.27% | 2.80% | 3.79% | 2.20% | 1.35% | 2.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQEW First Trust Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index Fund | 0.29% | 0.41% | 0.57% | 0.70% | 0.66% | 0.24% | 0.34% | 0.48% | 0.56% | 0.48% | 0.73% | 0.61% |
VADDX Invesco Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund | 9.17% | 10.09% | 8.88% | 4.86% | 8.45% | 9.92% | 6.38% | 4.68% | 7.13% | 2.97% | 0.30% | 2.98% |
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | 2.46% | 2.85% | 3.04% | 3.41% | 3.78% | 3.03% | 3.08% | 3.24% | 3.68% | 3.13% | 3.02% | 3.25% |
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 Equal weight. 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 Equal weight was 34.65%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 116 trading sessions.
The current Equal weight drawdown is 1.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.65%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.09%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.66%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 12d | 1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.44%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 6mo 2d | 1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.20%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 28dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
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 | 1.16 | 1.19 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.15 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.15, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Equal weight correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 21, 2013 | 0.91 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VADDX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.91, while VHYL.AS has the lowest at 0.55.
Asset Correlations Table
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