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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Conservative diversified , 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio Conservative diversified | 0.89% | 2.06% | 8.10% | 8.45% | 19.04% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 2.59% | -4.97% | 0.06% | 0.19% | 25.38% | 29.73% | 18.31% | 12.33% |
GPIX Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 1.51% | 2.08% | 10.28% | 10.95% | 25.72% | — | — | — |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.11% | 7.39% | 19.86% | 16.97% | 37.16% | 15.09% | 6.35% | 11.21% |
IWY iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | 2.34% | -0.22% | 5.40% | 6.65% | 24.23% | 23.50% | 15.67% | 19.59% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.58% | 2.87% | 19.96% | 18.54% | 25.99% | 14.28% | 8.90% | 12.83% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.05% | 0.36% | 0.60% | 0.79% | 3.34% | 4.16% | 1.78% | 1.65% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.14% | 0.39% | 1.53% | 1.63% | 4.91% | 3.83% | 1.10% | 2.54% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.06% | 2.87% | 0.21% | 0.32% | 3.82% | -1.84% | -6.36% | -1.78% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | -0.09% | 6.08% | 14.49% | 12.98% | 29.82% | 16.12% | 8.62% | 10.95% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 1.17% | 4.79% | 16.08% | 17.35% | 32.96% | 19.14% | 9.87% | 10.67% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 26, 2023, Conservative diversified 's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 82% of months were positive and 18% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, Conservative diversified closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.67% | 2.08% | -4.24% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 0.12% | 8.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.08% | 0.47% | -1.39% | 0.23% | 2.75% | 2.91% | 0.48% | 2.52% | 2.45% | 1.20% | 0.67% | 0.52% | 15.83% |
| 2024 | -0.18% | 1.98% | 2.33% | -2.50% | 3.06% | 1.03% | 2.42% | 1.59% | 1.90% | -1.58% | 2.41% | -2.20% | 10.51% |
| 2023 | 0.34% | 5.92% | 4.26% | 10.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
Conservative diversified has an annualized alpha of 4.29%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 26, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.18%) than losses (42.06%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.29% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.53 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.29%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 58.18%
- Downside Capture
- 42.06%
Expense Ratio
Conservative diversified has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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
Conservative diversified ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Conservative diversified 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 | 2.34 | 2.14 | +0.20 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.31 | 2.89 | +0.42 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.39 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.14 | 2.91 | +0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.54 | 13.08 | +0.46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 27 | 0.93 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.04 | 2.97 |
GPIX Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 83 | 2.42 | 3.30 | 1.46 | 3.35 | 16.40 |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 77 | 2.12 | 3.03 | 1.36 | 4.30 | 14.44 |
IWY iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | 41 | 1.51 | 2.07 | 1.27 | 1.46 | 4.70 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 85 | 2.39 | 3.69 | 1.43 | 5.66 | 13.87 |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 87 | 2.53 | 4.14 | 1.52 | 3.78 | 15.00 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 49 | 1.46 | 2.25 | 1.26 | 2.49 | 7.45 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 15 | 0.40 | 0.65 | 1.07 | 0.51 | 1.22 |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 69 | 1.96 | 2.86 | 1.34 | 3.38 | 11.97 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 67 | 2.00 | 2.74 | 1.36 | 2.85 | 10.96 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Conservative diversified provided a 3.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.23% | 3.37% | 3.31% | 2.39% | 2.25% | 1.52% | 1.22% | 1.89% | 1.99% | 1.54% | 1.53% | 1.43% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GPIX Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 7.97% | 8.01% | 7.45% | 1.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 1.42% | 1.44% | 2.05% | 1.31% | 1.41% | 1.53% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.58% | 1.20% | 1.22% | 1.48% |
IWY iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | 0.43% | 0.36% | 0.42% | 0.68% | 0.88% | 0.50% | 0.71% | 1.06% | 1.32% | 1.26% | 1.51% | 1.58% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.24% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.68% | 3.81% | 3.92% | 2.99% | 1.30% | 0.26% | 0.94% | 2.12% | 1.72% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.54% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 3.76% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.57% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.72% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.59% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
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 Conservative diversified . 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 Conservative diversified was 8.99%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current Conservative diversified drawdown is 1.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -8.99%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.10%Mar 2026 | 29d | 21d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.95%Aug 2024 | 21d | 12d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.39%Jan 2025 | 1mo 5d | 23d | 1mo 28dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.05%Apr 2024 | 18d | 20d | 1mo 8dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.97, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.27 | 1.29 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.29, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Conservative diversified correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 26, 2023 | 0.90 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. GPIX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.98, while SHY has the lowest at 0.14.
Asset Correlations Table
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