ej2

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ej2, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 23, 2016, ej2's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, ej2 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.4%.

ej2 has an annualized alpha of 1.26%, beta of 0.57, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 23, 2016.

• This portfolio participated in 66.29% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.43% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.57 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

ej2 has an expense ratio of 0.61%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

ej2 ranks 59 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.

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.

ej2 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 2.08
• 5-Year: 0.63
• All Time: 0.80

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 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of ej2 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

ej2 provided a 6.96% 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 ej2. 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 ej2 was 24.54%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.

The current ej2 drawdown is 4.55%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.