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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio, 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 Jun 3, 2026, the Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio returned 7.86% Year-To-Date and 7.34% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.13% | 5.25% | 11.16% | 11.43% | 28.20% | 21.12% | 12.66% | 13.75% |
Portfolio Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio | 0.28% | 2.43% | 7.86% | 8.58% | 18.13% | 12.30% | 5.44% | 7.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | -0.01% | 0.28% | 1.46% | 1.76% | 3.87% | 4.63% | 3.41% | 2.18% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 1.03% | 10.40% | 29.41% | 32.25% | 58.14% | 24.46% | 7.47% | 10.06% |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.01% | -0.27% | -0.29% | -0.24% | 3.33% | 3.57% | 0.31% | 1.29% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.89% | 1.64% | 16.42% | 16.87% | 34.85% | 14.73% | 5.90% | 10.76% |
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 0.27% | 2.61% | 10.36% | 13.55% | 23.89% | 16.41% | 5.41% | 8.11% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.73% | 5.19% | 15.73% | 18.94% | 33.06% | 20.01% | 9.10% | 10.05% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 0.46% | -1.60% | 7.96% | 7.15% | 9.88% | 9.19% | 2.21% | 5.22% |
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 0.18% | 5.61% | 11.49% | 11.76% | 29.28% | 22.98% | 13.92% | 15.66% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2007, Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -11.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.19% | 2.04% | -4.18% | 5.32% | 2.25% | 0.24% | 7.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.76% | 0.39% | -1.29% | 0.60% | 2.61% | 3.01% | 0.36% | 2.61% | 1.66% | 0.78% | 0.72% | 0.32% | 14.32% |
| 2024 | -0.69% | 1.44% | 1.87% | -2.84% | 3.05% | 0.86% | 3.12% | 1.52% | 1.84% | -2.48% | 2.53% | -2.49% | 7.73% |
| 2023 | 5.33% | -2.83% | 1.78% | 0.64% | -1.34% | 2.62% | 2.26% | -1.87% | -3.15% | -2.14% | 6.08% | 4.62% | 12.02% |
| 2022 | -3.54% | -1.57% | -0.59% | -4.94% | 0.35% | -4.68% | 4.60% | -3.47% | -6.86% | 3.05% | 5.57% | -2.64% | -14.52% |
| 2021 | 0.39% | 1.37% | 1.34% | 2.42% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.61% | 1.21% | -2.61% | 2.18% | -1.48% | 2.22% | 9.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.13%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 58.21% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.68% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.51 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
- 1.13%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 52.68%
- Downside Capture
- 58.21%
Expense Ratio
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.42 | 2.39 | +0.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.51 | 3.25 | +0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.43 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.08 | 3.11 | -0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.21 | 14.38 | -1.17 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.71 | 174.16 | 87.91 | 355.62 | 2,825.49 |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 84 | 2.93 | 3.75 | 1.53 | 4.39 | 16.94 |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 29 | 1.10 | 1.67 | 1.19 | 1.25 | 3.78 |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 64 | 2.00 | 2.88 | 1.34 | 3.96 | 13.21 |
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 47 | 1.66 | 2.38 | 1.30 | 2.22 | 8.51 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 64 | 2.18 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 3.01 | 11.72 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 23 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.20 | 3.80 |
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 73 | 2.46 | 3.35 | 1.44 | 3.28 | 15.05 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio provided a 2.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.67% | 2.77% | 2.80% | 2.40% | 1.79% | 1.39% | 1.41% | 2.26% | 2.26% | 1.81% | 1.85% | 1.81% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 1.72% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 2.49% |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 3.48% | 3.18% | 2.36% | 1.37% | 0.73% | 1.12% | 2.01% | 1.95% | 1.51% | 1.33% | 1.39% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 1.14% | 1.44% | 2.05% | 1.31% | 1.41% | 1.53% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.58% | 1.20% | 1.22% | 1.48% |
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 2.99% | 3.30% | 3.50% | 2.96% | 1.99% | 2.96% | 1.52% | 3.52% | 2.79% | 2.38% | 2.82% | 2.06% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.58% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.69% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 0.97% | 1.08% | 1.24% | 1.41% | 1.66% | 1.19% | 1.46% | 1.81% | 2.09% | 1.75% | 1.98% | 1.96% |
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 Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio. 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 Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio was 32.63%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 274 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -32.63%Mar 2009 | 9mo 23d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moMay 2008 - Apr 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -20.47%Oct 2022 | 11mo 10d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -18.13%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2011 correction2011 | -11.30%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 1d | 6mo 28dJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -9.81%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 2mo 27d | 1y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
AI Analysis
Thesis
The portfolio is a balanced bet on global equities and real estate, with a very large government-bond sleeve making the whole thing behave more like a damped multi-asset mix than a pure growth portfolio.
The numbers
- The diversification ratio is 1.24 at 1Y, 1.27 incept, and sits around the 39th–56th percentile on the platform, which is modest diversification rather than the kind that changes the plot.
- Effective asset count is 4.24 of 8, so the eight tickers are not eight independent ideas; several are different sleeves of the same equity factor.
- Mean pairwise correlation is 0.35, but the portfolio is really two equity clusters plus two bond-like singletons, which is how correlation matrices often confess to being simpler than the ticker list.
What works
- IEI (Government Bonds) at 41% is the main stabilizer, and its -0.06 portfolio correlation helps offset the equity block in a way that is mechanically real.
- The bond sleeve is complemented by BIL (Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond), which adds liquidity and cash-like behavior, even if it does not do much for diversification on its own.
What does not
- VV (Large Cap Growth Equities), VEU (Foreign Large Cap Equities), SCZ (Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities), and IJR (Small Cap Blend Equities) are all equity risk with different passports; their high correlations do not leave much mystery.
- VNQ (REIT) sits closer to equities than to a separate return engine, so the portfolio’s “eight assets” are in some sense more like a few factor blocks.
Stress Scenario
- If rates rise while equity breadth narrows, IEI may stop offsetting the equity cluster at the same time that VV/VEU/SCZ/IJR continue moving together, and the portfolio’s tidy balance becomes less tidy.
Worth knowing
- Portfolios with this structure often look diversified by asset class while still carrying a concentrated macro story: growth, global risk, and duration.
- The low correlation of IEI does the heavy lifting; without it, the diversification ratio would look much more ordinary.
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.24, 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 | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.24 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.27 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 13, 2007 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VV has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while IEI has the lowest at -0.25.
Asset Correlations Table
| BIL | IEI | VNQ | EEM | SCZ | IJR | VEU | VV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIL | 1.00 | 0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| IEI | 0.02 | 1.00 | -0.04 | -0.19 | -0.14 | -0.24 | -0.18 | -0.24 |
| VNQ | -0.02 | -0.04 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.66 |
| EEM | -0.01 | -0.19 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.89 | 0.75 |
| SCZ | -0.01 | -0.14 | 0.56 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.91 | 0.77 |
| IJR | -0.02 | -0.24 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.84 |
| VEU | -0.02 | -0.18 | 0.58 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| VV | -0.01 | -0.24 | 0.66 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
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