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Balance Stock Portfolio
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Balance Stock 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


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
Balance Stock Portfolio
-0.62%0.27%5.70%6.46%15.10%22.28%16.81%
AAPL
Apple Inc
-1.89%2.90%11.12%8.71%48.46%19.11%19.46%29.63%
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
-1.83%10.68%-0.77%1.62%21.34%21.59%18.74%18.63%
AJG
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
2.78%9.05%-15.95%-9.26%-33.52%2.70%9.47%18.15%
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc
-0.33%-10.07%6.24%8.08%14.82%25.71%8.37%21.19%
APD
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
-0.18%-4.42%15.86%9.78%3.63%3.08%0.97%9.52%
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
0.92%-4.04%-0.91%-2.32%-19.71%12.29%13.80%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
-0.23%2.32%-3.11%-2.06%-1.32%13.25%11.03%13.14%
CL
Colgate-Palmolive Company
-2.83%-1.69%10.27%14.49%-2.21%6.80%3.26%4.21%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.26%-8.41%0.24%3.07%30.18%29.71%17.55%12.56%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc. Class A
-1.36%-9.30%16.22%15.96%110.03%44.20%24.94%25.89%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 29, 2018, Balance Stock Portfolio's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Balance Stock Portfolio closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.31%2.19%-5.38%5.01%1.78%-1.00%5.70%
20254.57%2.79%-1.21%-1.33%4.22%1.09%0.20%3.28%2.90%-0.17%2.46%-1.43%18.53%
20242.68%4.60%4.73%-1.66%6.13%3.53%3.81%4.29%1.38%-0.80%4.80%-3.18%34.27%
20233.28%-1.67%6.60%3.27%-0.88%5.05%3.43%-0.04%-4.26%0.10%5.13%1.56%23.14%
2022-3.33%-1.95%4.79%-4.61%-2.26%-4.33%5.75%-3.46%-7.72%7.24%7.13%-4.23%-8.17%
2021-1.62%-0.26%5.89%4.60%1.79%1.83%2.18%2.98%-5.09%5.91%1.08%5.99%27.66%

Benchmark Metrics

Balance Stock Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 8.41%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 29, 2018.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (91.58%) than losses (67.70%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.41% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
8.41%
Beta
0.73
0.84
Upside Capture
91.58%
Downside Capture
67.70%

Expense Ratio

Balance Stock Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.02%, 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

Balance Stock Portfolio ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% 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.


Balance Stock Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 2828
Overall Rank
Balance Stock Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Balance Stock Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
Balance Stock Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
Balance Stock Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 2323
Calmar Ratio Rank
Balance Stock Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 2727
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 Balance Stock Portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.79

1.94

-0.15

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.57

2.63

-0.06

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.35

-0.04

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.03

2.59

-0.55

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

7.69

11.84

-4.16


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
AAPL
Apple Inc
882.183.091.393.538.89
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
660.881.371.171.242.77
AJG
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
6-1.20-1.630.79-0.81-1.39
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc
560.490.891.110.681.64
APD
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
460.200.471.060.220.56
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
17-0.62-0.710.91-0.69-1.10
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
35-0.09-0.031.00-0.14-0.30
CL
Colgate-Palmolive Company
35-0.100.011.00-0.12-0.20
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
331.131.511.231.513.78
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc. Class A
963.785.101.615.4319.79

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.

Balance Stock Portfolio Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.79
  • 5-Year: 1.32
  • All Time: 1.23

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Balance Stock Portfolio 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

Balance Stock Portfolio provided a 1.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.75%1.81%2.51%2.20%2.06%1.89%2.04%2.04%2.24%1.82%2.04%2.13%
AAPL
Apple Inc
0.35%0.38%0.40%0.49%0.70%0.49%0.61%1.04%1.79%1.45%1.93%1.93%
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
3.02%2.87%3.49%3.82%3.49%3.84%4.41%4.83%3.89%2.65%3.64%3.41%
AJG
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
1.25%1.00%0.85%0.98%1.08%1.13%1.46%1.81%2.23%2.47%2.93%3.62%
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
APD
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
2.54%2.89%1.83%2.56%2.10%1.97%1.96%1.97%2.75%2.32%2.39%2.49%
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
CL
Colgate-Palmolive Company
2.43%2.61%2.18%2.40%2.36%2.10%2.05%2.48%2.79%2.11%2.37%2.25%
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%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc. Class A
0.29%0.27%0.32%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 Balance Stock 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 Balance Stock Portfolio was 24.25%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 50 trading sessions.

The current Balance Stock Portfolio drawdown is 0.71%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-24.25%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 12d
3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-16.99%Oct 2022
6mo 14d6mo 5d
1y 14dMar 2022 - Apr 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-16.44%Dec 2018
3mo 4d2mo 27d
6mo 1dSep 2018 - Mar 2019
2025 selloff2025
-10.44%Apr 2025
1mo 17d1mo 8d
2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2020 pullback2020
-9.61%Oct 2020
1mo 25d2mo 24d
4mo 19dSep 2020 - Jan 2021

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 20 assets, with an effective number of assets of 20.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

2.95

2.29

1.93

1.70

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.70, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Balance Stock Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Balance Stock Portfolio has a 0.60 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

0.60

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

0.75

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

0.83

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 29, 2018

0.86


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MSFT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.74, while GLD has the lowest at 0.09.

GLD
0.09
KMB
0.22
MO
0.24
BJ
0.25
CL
0.28
JNJ
0.30
PG
0.32
ABBV
0.34
WMT
0.35
KO
0.36
AJG
0.46
MMM
0.54
IBM
0.55
APD
0.55
BRK-B
0.60
AMZN
0.67
NVDA
0.67
AAPL
0.70
GOOGL
0.70
MSFT
0.74

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Balance Stock Portfolio. MSFT has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.67, while GLD has the lowest at 0.14.

GLD
0.14
MO
0.38
BJ
0.40
ABBV
0.45
KMB
0.45
JNJ
0.47
WMT
0.51
CL
0.52
KO
0.53
AJG
0.55
IBM
0.56
PG
0.56
NVDA
0.56
MMM
0.58
AMZN
0.59
APD
0.61
BRK-B
0.61
GOOGL
0.64
AAPL
0.65
MSFT
0.67

Asset Correlations Table

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

GLDBJMONVDAABBVKMBAMZNWMTJNJIBMGOOGLAJGCLMMMKOAAPLMSFTPGAPDBRK-B
GLD1.000.020.020.040.000.070.060.050.070.020.080.030.100.070.070.030.040.090.07-0.01
BJ0.021.000.190.160.140.180.140.370.180.190.140.190.190.210.170.180.160.200.210.20
MO0.020.191.00-0.020.290.340.030.260.370.260.060.290.390.310.450.140.090.380.290.38
NVDA0.040.16-0.021.000.13-0.000.580.170.030.260.540.190.020.250.030.520.620.060.290.25
ABBV0.000.140.290.131.000.300.130.230.450.300.200.300.320.290.350.220.200.350.290.35
KMB0.070.180.34-0.000.301.000.030.320.410.230.070.320.670.300.510.140.130.680.320.28
AMZN0.060.140.030.580.130.031.000.230.080.270.660.210.090.280.100.570.660.140.270.28
WMT0.050.370.260.170.230.320.231.000.310.260.220.320.360.270.360.250.260.410.290.34
JNJ0.070.180.370.030.450.410.080.311.000.280.170.300.450.330.470.210.160.480.330.40
IBM0.020.190.260.260.300.230.270.260.281.000.320.340.280.460.320.330.360.280.360.46
GOOGL0.080.140.060.540.200.070.660.220.170.321.000.250.150.320.190.580.660.180.330.34
AJG0.030.190.290.190.300.320.210.320.300.340.251.000.370.340.400.300.350.370.420.52
CL0.100.190.390.020.320.670.090.360.450.280.150.371.000.300.600.190.180.740.350.34
MMM0.070.210.310.250.290.300.280.270.330.460.320.340.301.000.340.340.290.340.460.50
KO0.070.170.450.030.350.510.100.360.470.320.190.400.600.341.000.240.200.620.400.45
AAPL0.030.180.140.520.220.140.570.250.210.330.580.300.190.340.241.000.610.250.360.38
MSFT0.040.160.090.620.200.130.660.260.160.360.660.350.180.290.200.611.000.220.350.33
PG0.090.200.380.060.350.680.140.410.480.280.180.370.740.340.620.250.221.000.370.36
APD0.070.210.290.290.290.320.270.290.330.360.330.420.350.460.400.360.350.371.000.48
BRK-B-0.010.200.380.250.350.280.280.340.400.460.340.520.340.500.450.380.330.360.481.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 29, 2018
Diversification Analysis

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