first trades

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in first trades, 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.

As of Apr 3, 2026, the first trades returned -6.59% Year-To-Date and 27.17% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 25, 1999, first trades's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +32.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2000 at -22.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, first trades closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.3%.

first trades has an annualized alpha of 16.62%, beta of 1.22, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 25, 1999.

• This portfolio captured 194.52% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.70% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 16.62% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

first trades 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.

first trades ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% 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.

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.

first trades Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.00
• 5-Year: 0.59
• 10-Year: 1.00
• All Time: 0.78

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 first trades compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

first trades provided a 1.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the first trades. 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 first trades was 57.85%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 512 trading sessions.

The current first trades drawdown is 12.75%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.