Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DeCorrel, 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 Nov 23, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of VCLT
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the DeCorrel returned 7.25% Year-To-Date and 19.79% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio DeCorrel | -0.13% | -2.01% | 7.25% | 13.35% | 43.62% | 26.77% | 18.37% | 19.79% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.09% | 0.32% | 8.94% | 16.35% | 83.82% | 44.85% | 26.17% | 31.69% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | -1.96% | -8.34% | 8.35% | 21.12% | 49.31% | 32.79% | 21.78% | 14.16% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.47% | 5.52% | 33.39% | 36.01% | 29.93% | 14.70% | 23.16% | 11.36% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.67% | -1.58% | 0.19% | -1.08% | 3.96% | 3.10% | -1.56% | 2.55% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.53% | -6.14% | 6.01% | 6.51% | 3.19% | 5.77% | 6.56% | 7.15% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | -0.62% | -5.95% | -4.77% | 3.39% | 3.55% | 5.64% | 6.45% | 9.60% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.50% | -0.86% | 9.31% | 6.98% | 20.02% | 14.75% | 11.01% | 9.89% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 24, 2009, DeCorrel's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.39%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DeCorrel closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.25% | 3.84% | -5.47% | 0.93% | 7.25% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | -0.29% | -2.93% | -1.00% | 5.24% | 8.29% | 1.16% | 1.96% | 7.21% | 5.64% | 1.47% | 0.60% | 33.51% |
| 2024 | 2.92% | 7.04% | 5.51% | -3.07% | 6.70% | 3.60% | -0.34% | 1.46% | 1.13% | -1.68% | 1.04% | -2.87% | 22.88% |
| 2023 | 8.14% | -2.18% | 6.88% | -1.28% | 4.13% | 3.81% | 3.59% | -2.20% | -5.13% | -2.30% | 9.32% | 6.09% | 31.39% |
| 2022 | -5.56% | -0.48% | 2.54% | -8.27% | 3.36% | -9.57% | 8.90% | -6.00% | -9.43% | 4.71% | 12.05% | -5.12% | -14.73% |
| 2021 | 0.95% | 2.47% | 2.32% | 1.51% | 2.73% | 2.20% | 1.37% | 1.82% | -4.07% | 5.29% | 3.91% | 4.15% | 27.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
DeCorrel has an annualized alpha of 6.67%, beta of 0.86, and R² of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 24, 2009.
- This portfolio captured 105.03% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 77.78% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.67% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.86 and R² of 0.81, 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
- 6.67%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 105.03%
- Downside Capture
- 77.78%
Expense Ratio
DeCorrel has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DeCorrel ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.23 | 0.88 | +1.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.05 | 1.37 | +1.68 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.21 | +0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.93 | 1.39 | +2.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.92 | 6.43 | +10.48 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.28 | 2.89 | 1.41 | 5.34 | 18.94 |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 81 | 1.80 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.59 | 9.38 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 54 | 1.19 | 1.58 | 1.23 | 1.60 | 4.21 |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 22 | 0.39 | 0.58 | 1.08 | 0.80 | 1.86 |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 16 | 0.23 | 0.43 | 1.05 | 0.30 | 0.71 |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 16 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 1.05 | 0.39 | 0.83 |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 62 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 2.24 | 5.38 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
DeCorrel provided a 1.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.40% | 1.45% | 1.52% | 1.55% | 1.73% | 1.31% | 1.55% | 2.13% | 2.12% | 1.79% | 1.52% | 2.18% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.52% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
VCLT Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 5.60% | 5.51% | 5.19% | 4.67% | 4.44% | 3.07% | 3.16% | 3.81% | 4.55% | 4.01% | 4.33% | 4.68% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.66% | 2.75% | 2.77% | 2.63% | 2.47% | 2.28% | 2.50% | 2.57% | 3.04% | 2.62% | 2.53% | 2.52% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.71% | 1.60% | 1.67% | 1.59% | 1.47% | 1.33% | 1.49% | 2.17% | 1.57% | 1.47% | 1.60% | 1.43% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.57% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
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 DeCorrel. 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 DeCorrel was 28.12%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current DeCorrel drawdown is 5.85%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -28.12% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 54 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -25.74% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 164 | Jun 12, 2023 | 366 |
| -17.08% | Oct 15, 2024 | 120 | Apr 8, 2025 | 42 | Jun 9, 2025 | 162 |
| -15.71% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 41 | Feb 25, 2019 | 270 |
| -14.9% | Jun 1, 2015 | 61 | Aug 25, 2015 | 191 | May 27, 2016 | 252 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.03, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VCLT | SGOL | XLU | XLE | XLP | SMH | XLV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.45 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.87 |
| VCLT | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.18 | -0.10 | 0.07 | -0.00 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
| SGOL | 0.04 | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| XLU | 0.45 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.60 | 0.22 | 0.44 | 0.39 |
| XLE | 0.59 | -0.10 | 0.10 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.52 |
| XLP | 0.62 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.60 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.62 | 0.51 |
| SMH | 0.77 | -0.00 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 0.41 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.94 |
| XLV | 0.73 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.62 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.65 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.39 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.94 | 0.65 | 1.00 |