Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | Communication Services | 100% |
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index · Rebalance: Every 3 months
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Google, 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 Aug 6, 2026, the Google returned 15.94% Year-To-Date and 24.66% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.17% | 2.47% | 12.22% | 12.83% | 22.61% | 19.93% | 11.73% | 13.47% | 8.14% |
Portfolio Google | -4.03% | -1.10% | 8.97% | 15.94% | 86.71% | 41.85% | 21.92% | 24.66% | 25.49% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | -4.03% | -1.10% | 8.97% | 15.94% | 86.71% | 41.85% | 21.92% | 24.66% | 25.49% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 19, 2004, Google's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.27%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Oct 2004 with a return of +47.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -18.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Google closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 18, 2008 with a return of +20.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.99% | -7.76% | -7.70% | 33.82% | -1.16% | -5.98% | -0.35% | 1.77% | 15.94% | ||||
| 2025 | 7.78% | -16.54% | -9.08% | 2.69% | 8.15% | 2.74% | 8.89% | 10.95% | 14.28% | 15.67% | 13.87% | -2.18% | 65.99% |
| 2024 | 0.29% | -1.17% | 9.01% | 7.85% | 5.97% | 5.72% | -5.82% | -4.76% | 1.65% | 3.17% | -1.26% | 12.17% | 36.01% |
| 2023 | 12.03% | -8.88% | 15.18% | 3.48% | 14.47% | -2.58% | 10.88% | 2.60% | -3.90% | -5.18% | 6.81% | 5.40% | 58.32% |
| 2022 | -6.59% | -0.18% | 2.97% | -17.95% | -0.30% | -4.22% | 6.75% | -6.96% | -11.62% | -1.19% | 6.86% | -12.63% | -39.09% |
| 2021 | 4.26% | 10.65% | 2.01% | 14.11% | 0.14% | 3.60% | 10.35% | 7.40% | -7.62% | 10.75% | -4.15% | 2.08% | 65.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
Google has an annualized alpha of 17.90%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.40 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 19, 2004.
- This portfolio captured 173.01% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.10% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.40 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 17.90%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.40
- Upside Capture
- 173.01%
- Downside Capture
- 98.10%
Expense Ratio
Google 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Google ranks 82 for risk / return — above 82% of Portfolios peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Google 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 | 2.68 | 1.77 | +0.92 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.65 | 2.44 | +1.21 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.32 | +0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.14 | 2.50 | +1.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.67 | 10.58 | +1.09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 94 | 2.68 | 3.65 | 1.45 | 4.14 | 11.67 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Google provided a 0.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.23% | 0.27% | 0.32% |
| Portfolio components: | |||
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.23% | 0.27% | 0.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | ||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.83 |
| 2024 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.60 |
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 Google. 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 Google was 65.29%, occurring on Nov 24, 2008. Recovery took 965 trading sessions.
The current Google drawdown is 9.93%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-65.29%Nov 2008 | 1y 18d | 3y 10mo | 4y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2012 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-44.32%Nov 2022 | 11mo 19d | 1y 2mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-30.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 19d | 4mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-29.81%Apr 2025 | 2mo 2d | 4mo 16d | 6mo 18dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-28.53%Mar 2006 | 2mo | 7mo 14d | 9mo 14dJan 2006 - Oct 2006 | — |
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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios. The holdings provided limited volatility reduction when combined.
Google correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most. | 0.58 |
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history. | 0.59 |
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period. | 0.68 |
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions. | 0.69 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 19, 2004 | 0.62 |
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