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Dividendology Idea
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VIG 35.00%SCHD 25.00%O 15.00%VYM 10.00%AVGO 5.00%V 5.00%VNQ 5.00%EquityEquityReal EstateReal Estate

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dividendology Idea, 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 year.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the Dividendology Idea returned 10.15% Year-To-Date and 13.05% 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
Dividendology Idea
-0.19%0.62%10.15%9.26%20.14%17.14%11.01%13.05%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
2.82%-7.77%14.83%-0.72%61.91%72.46%56.70%41.32%
O
Realty Income Corporation
-1.36%-2.66%8.78%7.49%13.14%5.19%2.41%4.43%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.03%2.12%18.71%19.28%26.37%14.73%8.49%12.65%
V
Visa Inc.
-1.21%0.48%-8.47%-1.79%-12.97%13.52%7.39%15.64%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
0.03%2.32%6.58%6.47%18.31%16.04%10.62%13.05%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
-1.36%-1.19%9.04%9.17%10.45%9.24%1.97%5.30%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.08%1.71%10.82%10.58%24.30%17.89%11.33%11.70%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, Dividendology Idea's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Dividendology Idea closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.16%4.27%-4.86%7.15%1.00%-1.48%10.15%
20252.67%1.73%-2.62%-2.46%3.10%3.21%0.19%3.61%1.94%-0.26%2.61%-1.46%12.66%
20240.11%2.24%3.45%-3.74%2.30%1.60%5.09%3.72%1.76%-1.56%3.63%-2.09%17.34%
20234.16%-3.39%0.73%0.74%-2.05%5.46%2.90%-2.07%-5.63%-2.23%8.43%6.55%13.32%
2022-3.80%-2.66%3.68%-4.15%1.09%-6.36%6.43%-4.24%-9.40%10.02%6.26%-2.76%-7.55%
2021-2.44%3.76%6.14%4.35%1.72%-0.39%2.72%1.68%-5.00%6.14%-1.65%7.79%26.83%

Benchmark Metrics

Dividendology Idea has an annualized alpha of 3.13%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.75%) than losses (79.67%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.13% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.13%
Beta
0.85
0.86
Upside Capture
90.75%
Downside Capture
79.67%

Expense Ratio

Dividendology Idea has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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

Dividendology Idea ranks 43 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.


Dividendology Idea Risk / Return Rank: 4343
Overall Rank
Dividendology Idea Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3939
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Dividendology Idea Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
Dividendology Idea Omega Ratio Rank: 3636
Omega Ratio Rank
Dividendology Idea Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
Dividendology Idea Martin Ratio Rank: 4343
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 Dividendology Idea and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.12

1.94

+0.18

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.01

2.63

+0.38

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.35

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.12

2.59

+0.54

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.62

11.84

-0.22


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
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
771.381.951.262.175.16
O
Realty Income Corporation
640.821.171.141.192.93
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
852.433.751.435.7414.06
V
Visa Inc.
17-0.58-0.720.91-0.64-1.18
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
581.822.651.332.339.37
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
260.791.151.141.263.96
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
802.363.361.433.6513.64

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.

Dividendology Idea Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.12
  • 5-Year: 0.79
  • 10-Year: 0.79
  • All Time: 0.95

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 Dividendology Idea 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

Dividendology Idea provided a 2.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.62%2.96%2.87%2.96%2.92%2.37%2.73%2.57%2.89%2.60%2.74%2.83%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
0.63%0.70%0.94%1.71%3.02%2.24%3.05%3.54%3.11%1.87%1.43%1.13%
O
Realty Income Corporation
5.39%6.19%5.37%5.33%4.68%3.87%4.51%3.69%4.19%4.45%4.18%4.41%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.27%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
V
Visa Inc.
0.81%0.70%0.68%0.72%0.76%0.62%0.56%0.56%0.67%0.61%0.75%0.64%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.48%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.65%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.22%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%

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 Dividendology Idea. 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 Dividendology Idea was 35.58%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.

The current Dividendology Idea drawdown is 1.43%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-35.58%Mar 2020
1mo 4d7mo 21d
8mo 25dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-19.35%Oct 2022
9mo 10d9mo 15d
1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023
2025 selloff2025
-13.52%Apr 2025
1mo 16d2mo 5d
3mo 21dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-12.87%Dec 2018
3mo 1d1mo 19d
4mo 20dSep 2018 - Feb 2019
2015 correction2015
-12.28%Aug 2015
5mo 5d3mo 8d
8mo 13dMar 2015 - Dec 2015

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.44, 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

1.45

1.30

1.22

1.17

1.18

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.18, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Dividendology Idea correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Dividendology Idea has a 0.66 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

0.66

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

0.76

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

0.84

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

0.86

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2011

0.88


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VIG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.92, while O has the lowest at 0.35.

O
0.35
VNQ
0.60
AVGO
0.64
V
0.65
SCHD
0.82
VYM
0.87
VIG
0.92

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Dividendology Idea. VIG has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while AVGO has the lowest at 0.59.

AVGO
0.59
O
0.61
V
0.66
VNQ
0.76
SCHD
0.90
VYM
0.92
VIG
0.94

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 21, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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