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Equal Weight Sectors
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Equal Weight Sectors, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 29, 2004, corresponding to the inception date of VOX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Equal Weight Sectors returned 3.59% Year-To-Date and 12.07% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Equal Weight Sectors
0.23%-0.89%3.59%4.72%29.87%15.51%10.57%12.07%
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
0.40%-4.18%-5.71%-1.20%36.90%24.75%7.68%8.56%
VCR
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF
-1.30%-4.76%-9.14%-9.02%19.68%13.43%4.60%12.51%
VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
0.55%-2.83%7.09%6.89%9.15%7.52%7.37%7.77%
VDE
Vanguard Energy ETF
0.76%5.89%34.23%35.74%58.30%15.51%23.51%11.00%
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
-0.52%-2.86%-4.78%2.27%13.47%5.91%5.14%9.64%
VIS
Vanguard Industrials ETF
-0.33%-2.79%6.29%6.84%42.69%19.79%12.13%13.44%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-0.78%-5.36%-5.50%49.54%23.50%15.02%21.67%
VAW
Vanguard Materials ETF
-0.18%1.11%10.25%11.79%35.41%10.26%7.34%10.79%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-2.52%3.06%0.66%11.42%7.33%3.14%4.85%
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
0.59%-0.07%8.87%5.24%27.22%14.48%10.71%9.79%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2004, Equal Weight Sectors's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Equal Weight Sectors closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.91%3.43%-4.16%0.57%3.59%
20253.81%-0.42%-3.70%-2.03%4.47%3.36%1.46%2.85%1.81%-0.06%1.83%-0.21%13.63%
2024-0.66%4.32%4.19%-3.90%3.99%0.31%3.77%2.42%2.30%-1.14%6.52%-5.61%16.98%
20236.75%-3.26%1.26%1.13%-2.67%6.81%3.75%-2.51%-4.29%-3.00%8.03%5.42%17.56%
2022-3.79%-1.12%4.45%-6.73%0.96%-8.89%8.40%-2.79%-9.58%8.65%5.68%-5.07%-11.49%
2021-0.24%4.54%5.13%4.64%1.36%1.16%0.99%2.25%-3.79%6.38%-2.40%5.34%27.82%

Benchmark Metrics

Equal Weight Sectors has an annualized alpha of 2.13%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2004.

  • This portfolio captured 103.78% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 94.92% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.13% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.95, 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
2.13%
Beta
0.96
0.95
Upside Capture
103.78%
Downside Capture
94.92%

Expense Ratio

Equal Weight Sectors has an expense ratio of 0.10%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Equal Weight Sectors ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% 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.


Equal Weight Sectors Risk / Return Rank: 3737
Overall Rank
Equal Weight Sectors Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3737
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Equal Weight Sectors Sortino Ratio Rank: 3434
Sortino Ratio Rank
Equal Weight Sectors Omega Ratio Rank: 4242
Omega Ratio Rank
Equal Weight Sectors Calmar Ratio Rank: 2828
Calmar Ratio Rank
Equal Weight Sectors Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.09

0.88

+0.21

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.60

1.37

+0.23

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.48

1.39

+0.09

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.42

6.43

+0.98


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
581.141.761.241.716.23
VCR
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF
200.300.621.080.601.93
VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
190.350.611.070.511.24
VDE
Vanguard Energy ETF
591.301.701.251.744.96
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
200.350.601.080.671.55
VIS
Vanguard Industrials ETF
691.321.921.262.248.63
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
571.101.671.231.885.72
VAW
Vanguard Materials ETF
490.991.511.191.565.32
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
150.180.361.050.291.11
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
611.271.731.232.255.36

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.

Equal Weight Sectors Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.09
  • 5-Year: 0.69
  • 10-Year: 0.70
  • All Time: 0.56

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Equal Weight Sectors 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

Equal Weight Sectors provided a 1.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.71%1.80%1.91%2.04%2.07%1.77%2.19%2.09%2.47%2.27%2.26%2.44%
VOX
Vanguard Communication Services ETF
1.04%0.95%1.05%1.03%0.88%0.93%0.73%0.90%2.77%3.83%2.67%3.55%
VCR
Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF
0.80%0.74%0.74%0.84%0.98%0.79%1.71%1.17%1.37%1.21%1.60%1.32%
VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
2.14%2.26%2.33%2.65%2.37%2.14%2.50%2.44%2.78%2.52%2.39%2.55%
VDE
Vanguard Energy ETF
2.34%3.11%3.23%3.34%3.65%4.13%4.76%3.42%3.35%2.90%2.31%3.17%
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
1.72%1.61%1.53%1.36%1.33%1.14%1.21%1.89%1.38%1.31%1.45%1.22%
VIS
Vanguard Industrials ETF
0.96%1.01%1.23%1.36%1.52%1.11%1.38%1.68%1.90%1.60%1.81%1.94%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.43%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
VAW
Vanguard Materials ETF
1.40%1.55%1.70%1.72%1.98%1.44%1.67%1.94%2.03%1.63%1.67%2.30%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
2.54%2.73%3.02%3.49%2.98%2.70%3.17%2.83%3.23%3.18%3.19%3.63%

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 Sectors. 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 Sectors was 54.83%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 492 trading sessions.

The current Equal Weight Sectors drawdown is 3.63%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-54.83%Oct 10, 2007355Mar 9, 2009492Feb 17, 2011847
-37.06%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020114Sep 2, 2020137
-19.83%Jul 8, 201161Oct 3, 201194Feb 16, 2012155
-19.63%Mar 30, 2022128Sep 30, 2022302Dec 13, 2023430
-18.55%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201870Apr 5, 2019135

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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 11.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkVPUVDEVNQVDCVHTVOXVGTVFHVAWVCRVISPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.530.600.660.700.770.780.880.820.800.870.870.95
VPU0.531.000.390.590.610.480.440.380.430.460.410.490.61
VDE0.600.391.000.390.400.420.440.440.550.680.470.610.68
VNQ0.660.590.391.000.610.560.550.530.650.580.610.630.75
VDC0.700.610.400.611.000.650.560.520.590.580.610.630.73
VHT0.770.480.420.560.651.000.600.630.620.610.640.670.76
VOX0.780.440.440.550.560.601.000.700.640.620.730.670.78
VGT0.880.380.440.530.520.630.701.000.640.670.790.730.80
VFH0.820.430.550.650.590.620.640.641.000.720.730.800.84
VAW0.800.460.680.580.580.610.620.670.721.000.710.840.86
VCR0.870.410.470.610.610.640.730.790.730.711.000.800.85
VIS0.870.490.610.630.630.670.670.730.800.840.801.000.90
Portfolio0.950.610.680.750.730.760.780.800.840.860.850.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 30, 2004