Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for 15 Stocks
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 15 Stocks, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 15 Stocks | -0.03% | -2.73% | 3.46% | 4.51% | 24.94% | 35.35% | 26.41% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | -1.52% | -2.37% | 7.29% | 4.81% | 48.78% | 17.21% | 18.59% | 29.36% |
ABBV AbbVie Inc. | 1.32% | 8.05% | 1.30% | 3.65% | 23.06% | 22.39% | 18.94% | 19.10% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -1.23% | -10.73% | 3.35% | 5.46% | 12.47% | 23.49% | 7.35% | 20.83% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.71% | 1.07% | -2.67% | -2.06% | 0.35% | 13.30% | 11.27% | 13.22% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.68% | -5.66% | 14.24% | 11.38% | -0.24% | 25.12% | 22.12% | 22.27% |
GE General Electric Company | 0.76% | 15.01% | 9.01% | 12.13% | 42.47% | 58.72% | 38.14% | 9.96% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.53% | -10.27% | 15.06% | 16.44% | 106.51% | 43.10% | 24.46% | 25.76% |
KO The Coca-Cola Company | 0.11% | 2.70% | 18.99% | 17.96% | 18.86% | 14.33% | 11.29% | 9.55% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | -2.41% | 12.74% | 5.78% | 10.64% | 39.26% | 37.45% | 39.59% | 33.45% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.10% | -4.36% | -18.85% | -17.98% | -17.07% | 6.16% | 9.56% | 24.39% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2020, 15 Stocks's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +21.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -13.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 15 Stocks closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.93% | -1.01% | -5.00% | 9.62% | 5.22% | -3.72% | 3.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.68% | 1.36% | -5.49% | 2.95% | 6.91% | 4.17% | 3.82% | 2.47% | 5.24% | 4.56% | 0.36% | -0.16% | 33.56% |
| 2024 | 4.71% | 11.49% | 3.57% | -1.74% | 6.61% | 6.05% | 0.35% | 4.29% | 2.44% | -0.01% | 7.99% | 0.98% | 57.04% |
| 2023 | 10.91% | 0.06% | 9.58% | 2.23% | 11.12% | 5.67% | 5.85% | -0.73% | -4.13% | -1.35% | 10.53% | 2.59% | 64.50% |
| 2022 | -6.39% | -0.73% | 6.13% | -13.17% | -2.19% | -6.53% | 11.43% | -7.46% | -9.15% | 7.34% | 6.08% | -7.71% | -22.94% |
| 2021 | 2.04% | 0.09% | 1.74% | 6.75% | 1.15% | 6.31% | 1.94% | 5.36% | -6.07% | 8.83% | 1.31% | 2.43% | 35.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
15 Stocks has an annualized alpha of 12.42%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2020.
- This portfolio captured 144.41% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 85.71% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 12.42% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.11 and R2 of 0.87, 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
- 12.42%
- Beta
- 1.11
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 144.41%
- Downside Capture
- 85.71%
Expense Ratio
15 Stocks has an expense ratio of 0.01%, 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
15 Stocks ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 15 Stocks and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.90 | 1.86 | +0.04 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.68 | 2.53 | +0.14 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.34 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 2.53 | -0.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.79 | 11.37 | -2.58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 88 | 2.07 | 2.93 | 1.38 | 3.40 | 8.47 |
ABBV AbbVie Inc. | 67 | 0.92 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.29 | 2.88 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 53 | 0.40 | 0.76 | 1.09 | 0.55 | 1.29 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 38 | -0.02 | 0.08 | 1.01 | -0.02 | -0.05 |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 36 | -0.08 | 0.02 | 1.00 | -0.10 | -0.22 |
GE General Electric Company | 76 | 1.29 | 1.82 | 1.23 | 1.95 | 5.26 |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 96 | 3.62 | 4.92 | 1.59 | 5.20 | 18.48 |
KO The Coca-Cola Company | 73 | 1.06 | 1.73 | 1.19 | 2.26 | 4.51 |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 72 | 1.07 | 1.62 | 1.22 | 1.72 | 4.28 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 17 | -0.70 | -0.84 | 0.89 | -0.53 | -1.08 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
15 Stocks provided a 0.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.65% | 0.69% | 0.77% | 0.92% | 0.85% | 0.76% | 1.06% | 1.28% | 1.46% | 1.55% | 1.40% | 1.62% |
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AAPL Apple Inc | 0.36% | 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. | 2.96% | 2.87% | 3.49% | 3.82% | 3.49% | 3.84% | 4.41% | 4.83% | 3.89% | 2.65% | 3.64% | 3.41% |
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% |
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% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.55% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 2.87% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 3.38% | 0.86% | 1.08% | 4.81% | 1.09% | 4.06% |
GE General Electric Company | 0.46% | 0.47% | 0.67% | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.34% | 0.37% | 4.12% | 4.89% | 4.81% | 2.94% | 2.95% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.24% | 0.27% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
KO The Coca-Cola Company | 1.88% | 2.92% | 3.12% | 3.12% | 2.77% | 2.84% | 2.99% | 2.89% | 3.29% | 3.23% | 3.38% | 3.07% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.67% | 0.78% | 1.07% | 1.23% | 1.75% | 1.96% | 1.94% | 2.46% | 2.77% | 2.37% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.91% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
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 15 Stocks. 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 15 Stocks was 28.18%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 148 trading sessions.
The current 15 Stocks drawdown is 3.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -28.18%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 7mo 6d | 1y 4moDec 2021 - May 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.96%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.92%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 1mo 1d | 3mo 17dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -10.09%Aug 2024 | 25d | 16d | 1mo 11dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -7.69%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 11d | 3mo 8dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 14.25, 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 | 2.03 | 1.63 | 1.47 | 1.50 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.50, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
15 Stocks 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 | 0.90 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 30, 2020 | 0.91 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while ABBV has the lowest at 0.26.
Asset Correlations Table
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