Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 50% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mike Inflation Conservative, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 16, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of VTIP
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Mike Inflation Conservative returned 1.11% Year-To-Date and 3.10% 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 Mike Inflation Conservative | 0.21% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.41% | 4.14% | 4.66% | 3.51% | 3.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.23% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.40% | 4.15% | 4.67% | 3.51% | 3.08% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.18% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.41% | 4.14% | 4.66% | 3.51% | 3.11% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 17, 2012, Mike Inflation Conservative's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 32.1 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -3.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Mike Inflation Conservative closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +1.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 11, 2020 at -1.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.55% | 0.35% | 0.10% | 0.11% | 1.11% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.92% | 1.20% | 0.87% | 0.79% | -0.32% | 0.50% | 0.31% | 1.34% | -0.09% | 0.11% | 0.23% | 0.03% | 6.05% |
| 2024 | 0.46% | -0.18% | 0.57% | -0.15% | 1.01% | 0.56% | 0.89% | 0.59% | 1.01% | -0.45% | 0.46% | -0.10% | 4.75% |
| 2023 | 0.80% | -0.43% | 1.98% | 0.12% | -0.64% | -0.18% | 0.44% | 0.16% | -0.21% | 0.40% | 1.06% | 1.05% | 4.63% |
| 2022 | -0.71% | 1.09% | -0.77% | -0.10% | 0.52% | -1.55% | 1.83% | -1.55% | -2.98% | 1.15% | 0.50% | -0.34% | -2.98% |
| 2021 | 0.49% | 0.16% | 0.48% | 0.87% | 0.76% | 0.06% | 1.31% | 0.01% | -0.05% | 0.70% | 0.10% | 0.49% | 5.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
Mike Inflation Conservative has an annualized alpha of 1.93%, beta of 0.02, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 17, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (8.79%) than losses (3.87%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.03 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.93%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 8.79%
- Downside Capture
- 3.87%
Expense Ratio
Mike Inflation Conservative has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
Mike Inflation Conservative ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% 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 | 2.24 | 0.88 | +1.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.40 | 1.37 | +2.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.21 | +0.27 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.20 | 1.39 | +2.81 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.88 | 6.43 | +7.44 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 93 | 2.18 | 3.31 | 1.47 | 4.13 | 13.26 |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 94 | 2.26 | 3.46 | 1.49 | 4.28 | 14.52 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Mike Inflation Conservative provided a 3.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.52% | 3.96% | 2.66% | 2.85% | 6.44% | 4.42% | 1.30% | 2.00% | 2.44% | 1.55% | 0.83% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||||
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.62% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 3.42% | 4.11% | 2.62% | 2.84% | 6.04% | 4.15% | 1.40% | 2.06% | 2.44% | 1.59% | 0.89% |
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 Mike Inflation Conservative. 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 Mike Inflation Conservative was 5.78%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 55 trading sessions.
The current Mike Inflation Conservative drawdown is 0.35%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.78% | Mar 6, 2020 | 9 | Mar 18, 2020 | 55 | Jun 5, 2020 | 64 |
| -5.5% | Mar 14, 2022 | 140 | Sep 30, 2022 | 303 | Dec 14, 2023 | 443 |
| -3.74% | Mar 18, 2013 | 695 | Dec 16, 2015 | 327 | Apr 5, 2017 | 1022 |
| -2.01% | Nov 18, 2021 | 58 | Feb 10, 2022 | 12 | Mar 1, 2022 | 70 |
| -0.96% | Apr 4, 2025 | 6 | Apr 11, 2025 | 10 | Apr 28, 2025 | 16 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | STIP | VTIP | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| STIP | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.97 |
| VTIP | 0.07 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.06 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 1.00 |