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First Portfolio
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Apr 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of CBFSX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the First Portfolio returned 5.57% Year-To-Date and 11.04% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
First Portfolio
0.41%1.07%5.57%7.85%20.02%13.80%10.02%11.04%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
0.09%-3.34%-3.56%-1.44%17.51%18.37%11.88%14.11%
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
2.27%13.20%31.17%35.71%33.85%11.56%14.82%10.42%
DFSTX
DFA U.S. Small Cap Portfolio
0.65%-3.63%3.30%4.60%18.83%12.39%6.58%10.06%
FEMKX
Fidelity Emerging Markets
0.97%-2.51%1.93%4.34%33.83%14.98%3.17%10.05%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.23%-1.48%0.01%0.50%3.83%2.14%-0.73%0.79%
CBFSX
JPMorgan Corporate Bond Fund
0.12%-1.99%-0.80%-0.50%4.12%4.72%0.74%2.98%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
1.11%-7.54%-22.60%-27.29%-1.52%10.00%9.94%22.58%
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
-0.06%5.84%34.42%46.62%40.06%15.29%27.66%11.56%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-8.27%8.35%21.03%49.02%32.51%21.53%13.97%
PSP
Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF
-0.24%-3.98%-15.41%-16.07%-8.56%10.65%0.94%7.62%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 5, 2013, First Portfolio's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, First Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.11%0.79%0.23%0.37%5.57%
20252.44%-0.46%-1.06%-1.94%3.47%4.51%1.75%1.40%2.48%1.31%0.20%0.76%15.69%
20240.39%1.96%3.66%-2.09%2.63%1.35%1.36%0.46%2.24%-1.03%2.11%-2.20%11.18%
20235.80%-3.14%2.14%1.20%-2.19%3.50%3.76%-1.56%-2.22%-2.35%6.23%3.12%14.56%
2022-0.90%-0.21%2.41%-4.49%1.95%-6.71%4.81%-3.44%-8.51%4.58%6.21%-3.45%-8.66%
20211.20%4.28%0.88%4.60%2.00%2.00%0.86%0.95%-1.39%5.43%-3.02%3.02%22.54%

Benchmark Metrics

First Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.52%, beta of 0.58, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 70.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.58 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
1.52%
Beta
0.58
0.78
Upside Capture
65.34%
Downside Capture
70.90%

Expense Ratio

First Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.52%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

First Portfolio ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


First Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
First Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
First Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
First Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
First Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
First Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 7878
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.70

0.88

+0.82

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.36

1.37

+0.99

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.38

1.21

+0.18

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.13

1.39

+0.74

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.76

6.43

+5.32


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
530.921.451.221.517.11
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
811.802.411.323.168.12
DFSTX
DFA U.S. Small Cap Portfolio
430.951.471.201.536.08
FEMKX
Fidelity Emerging Markets
851.762.371.342.709.99
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
320.721.061.121.162.87
CBFSX
JPMorgan Corporate Bond Fund
300.881.241.161.294.39
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
35-0.060.111.01-0.05-0.12
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
801.582.061.282.516.57
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
PSP
Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF
6-0.35-0.340.95-0.33-0.90

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.

First Portfolio Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.70
  • 5-Year: 0.87
  • 10-Year: 0.94
  • All Time: 0.76

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 First 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

First Portfolio provided a 2.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.49%2.56%3.34%2.83%1.89%3.39%1.91%2.42%2.69%2.75%1.82%2.18%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.13%1.07%1.21%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
2.54%3.33%5.22%4.94%0.59%0.00%0.00%1.59%1.30%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DFSTX
DFA U.S. Small Cap Portfolio
1.05%1.08%1.05%2.45%5.18%6.39%1.08%3.30%5.16%4.56%3.10%5.90%
FEMKX
Fidelity Emerging Markets
0.05%0.05%0.65%1.11%0.77%6.00%1.39%1.71%0.83%0.08%0.67%0.51%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.84%3.77%3.62%2.91%1.96%0.83%1.08%2.08%2.24%1.82%1.81%1.90%
CBFSX
JPMorgan Corporate Bond Fund
4.57%4.54%4.99%4.18%4.06%7.96%3.74%3.14%4.55%6.78%3.11%3.11%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
0.93%0.70%0.73%0.74%1.06%0.68%0.94%1.20%1.69%1.86%2.37%2.33%
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corporation
2.51%3.32%3.57%3.68%3.22%5.70%8.44%4.92%4.74%3.66%3.30%3.69%
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%
PSP
Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF
6.83%5.87%8.62%3.96%2.88%10.34%4.66%5.87%6.81%10.18%4.12%6.23%

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 First 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 First Portfolio was 26.07%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.

The current First Portfolio drawdown is 0.60%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-26.07%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 202094Aug 5, 2020138
-18.91%Jul 7, 2014389Jan 20, 2016267Feb 9, 2017656
-17.24%Apr 5, 2022120Sep 26, 2022307Dec 14, 2023427
-13.97%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201873Apr 10, 2019129
-11.95%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202542Jun 9, 202575

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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.69, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkGLDCBFSXIEFDBCXOMMSFTFEMKXDFSTXPSPSPYPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.00-0.150.270.440.710.690.820.771.000.83
GLD0.011.000.320.350.260.050.000.13-0.000.090.010.25
CBFSX0.000.321.000.87-0.06-0.120.010.06-0.040.080.000.11
IEF-0.150.350.871.00-0.14-0.21-0.08-0.09-0.18-0.09-0.15-0.04
DBC0.270.26-0.06-0.141.000.530.170.310.290.290.270.63
XOM0.440.05-0.12-0.210.531.000.200.320.470.380.440.61
MSFT0.710.000.01-0.080.170.201.000.510.460.510.710.60
FEMKX0.690.130.06-0.090.310.320.511.000.580.700.690.75
DFSTX0.82-0.00-0.04-0.180.290.470.460.581.000.750.820.75
PSP0.770.090.08-0.090.290.380.510.700.751.000.770.79
SPY1.000.010.00-0.150.270.440.710.690.820.771.000.83
Portfolio0.830.250.11-0.040.630.610.600.750.750.790.831.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 5, 2013