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Carol Smith
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


GLD 10.00%VTI 80.00%QQQ 10.00%CommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Carol Smith, 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 6, 2026, the Carol Smith returned 9.19% Year-To-Date and 15.57% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Carol Smith
0.43%-0.33%9.19%9.27%26.99%22.80%13.48%15.57%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.26%-8.41%0.24%3.07%30.18%29.71%17.55%12.56%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
1.56%0.68%16.71%15.00%35.78%27.15%16.98%21.59%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.30%0.44%9.05%8.94%24.96%21.05%12.25%14.84%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 19, 2004, Carol Smith's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Carol Smith closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.62%0.31%-5.71%9.73%5.15%-2.48%9.19%
20253.33%-1.58%-4.39%0.10%5.88%4.82%2.01%2.47%4.45%2.60%0.60%0.14%21.87%
20240.93%4.82%3.57%-3.61%4.56%3.08%1.88%2.03%2.41%-0.26%5.55%-2.53%24.35%
20237.18%-2.49%3.93%1.00%1.00%5.82%3.55%-1.82%-4.83%-1.59%8.81%4.91%27.44%
2022-5.89%-1.77%3.15%-8.86%-0.71%-7.59%8.47%-3.80%-8.78%6.70%5.52%-5.32%-19.09%
2021-0.56%1.90%3.05%4.98%1.01%1.84%1.93%2.70%-4.46%6.27%-1.03%3.47%22.71%

Benchmark Metrics

Carol Smith has an annualized alpha of 3.25%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2004.

  • This portfolio captured 101.75% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 89.14% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.25% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.97, 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
3.25%
Beta
0.90
0.97
Upside Capture
101.75%
Downside Capture
89.14%

Expense Ratio

Carol Smith has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

Carol Smith ranks 47 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.


Carol Smith Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
Carol Smith Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4949
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Carol Smith Sortino Ratio Rank: 4646
Sortino Ratio Rank
Carol Smith Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
Carol Smith Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
Carol Smith Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Carol Smith and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.17

1.94

+0.23

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.92

2.63

+0.29

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.39

1.35

+0.04

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.71

2.59

+0.12

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

12.17

11.84

+0.32


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
331.131.511.231.513.78
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
692.152.771.383.0011.43
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
682.022.731.362.8112.85

Sharpe Ratio

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.

Carol Smith Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.17
  • 5-Year: 0.83
  • 10-Year: 0.93
  • All Time: 0.67

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 1.60 to 2.48, 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 Carol Smith compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Carol Smith provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.87%0.94%1.07%1.21%1.41%1.01%1.19%1.49%1.72%1.45%1.64%1.68%
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%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.39%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.03%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%

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 Carol Smith. 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 Carol Smith was 49.76%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 466 trading sessions.

The current Carol Smith drawdown is 3.29%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-49.76%Mar 2009
1y 4mo1y 10mo
3y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2011
COVID crash2020
-31.11%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo
5mo 2dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-24.80%Oct 2022
9mo 20d1y 2mo
1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-17.68%Dec 2018
3mo 4d3mo 11d
6mo 15dSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-17.57%Apr 2025
1mo 17d2mo 3d
3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.52, 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

1.15

1.11

1.09

1.09

1.10

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Carol Smith correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Carol Smith has a 0.97 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.97

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.98

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.98

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.98

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 19, 2004

0.98


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while GLD has the lowest at 0.07.

GLD
0.07
QQQ
0.89
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Carol Smith. VTI has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.99, while GLD has the lowest at 0.18.

GLD
0.18
QQQ
0.90
VTI
0.99

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

GLDQQQVTI
GLD1.000.050.07
QQQ0.051.000.89
VTI0.070.891.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 19, 2004
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