Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bob Clyatt Sandwich 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 Dec 12, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of SCZ
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio returned 0.36% Year-To-Date and 6.74% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio | -0.02% | -2.14% | 0.36% | 1.78% | 13.23% | 9.83% | 4.49% | 6.74% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 0.14% | -3.28% | -3.97% | -1.98% | 17.41% | 18.69% | 11.50% | 14.18% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -1.12% | -3.13% | 3.44% | 6.16% | 32.02% | 15.51% | 3.38% | 7.67% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.13% | -0.98% | -0.00% | 0.76% | 3.98% | 3.34% | 0.48% | 1.35% |
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | -0.87% | -3.31% | 1.88% | 4.77% | 28.45% | 13.26% | 4.61% | 7.78% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | -0.67% | -2.48% | 2.90% | 6.78% | 27.80% | 15.65% | 7.59% | 9.14% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.41% | -2.76% | 4.53% | 5.58% | 19.56% | 10.79% | 4.27% | 10.05% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.02% | 0.31% | 0.90% | 1.85% | 4.01% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2007, Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -11.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.19% | 2.04% | -4.18% | 0.45% | 0.36% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.76% | 0.39% | -1.29% | 0.60% | 2.61% | 3.01% | 0.36% | 2.61% | 1.66% | 0.78% | 0.72% | 0.32% | 14.32% |
| 2024 | -0.69% | 1.44% | 1.87% | -2.84% | 3.05% | 0.86% | 3.12% | 1.52% | 1.84% | -2.48% | 2.53% | -2.49% | 7.73% |
| 2023 | 5.33% | -2.83% | 1.78% | 0.64% | -1.34% | 2.62% | 2.26% | -1.87% | -3.15% | -2.14% | 6.08% | 4.62% | 12.02% |
| 2022 | -3.54% | -1.57% | -0.59% | -4.94% | 0.35% | -4.68% | 4.60% | -3.47% | -6.86% | 3.05% | 5.57% | -2.64% | -14.52% |
| 2021 | 0.39% | 1.37% | 1.34% | 2.42% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.61% | 1.21% | -2.61% | 2.18% | -1.48% | 2.22% | 9.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.15%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 58.21% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.01% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.50 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
- 1.15%
- Beta
- 0.50
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 53.01%
- Downside Capture
- 58.21%
Expense Ratio
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.45 | 0.88 | +0.57 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.09 | 1.37 | +0.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.08 | 1.39 | +0.69 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.63 | 6.43 | +2.20 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 53 | 0.94 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.50 | 6.88 |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 77 | 1.59 | 2.16 | 1.32 | 2.38 | 8.92 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 57 | 1.17 | 1.75 | 1.21 | 1.75 | 5.54 |
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 81 | 1.74 | 2.35 | 1.35 | 2.50 | 9.59 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 79 | 1.62 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.46 | 9.28 |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 46 | 0.87 | 1.36 | 1.18 | 1.44 | 5.78 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 254.91 | 180.89 | 367.86 | 4,130.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio provided a 2.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.77% | 2.77% | 2.80% | 2.40% | 1.79% | 1.39% | 1.41% | 2.26% | 2.26% | 1.81% | 1.85% | 1.81% |
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VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 1.12% | 1.08% | 1.24% | 1.41% | 1.66% | 1.19% | 1.46% | 1.81% | 2.09% | 1.75% | 1.98% | 1.96% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 2.15% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 2.49% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.58% | 3.48% | 3.18% | 2.36% | 1.37% | 0.73% | 1.12% | 2.01% | 1.95% | 1.51% | 1.33% | 1.39% |
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 3.24% | 3.30% | 3.50% | 2.96% | 1.99% | 2.96% | 1.52% | 3.52% | 2.79% | 2.38% | 2.82% | 2.06% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.90% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 1.27% | 1.44% | 2.05% | 1.31% | 1.41% | 1.53% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.58% | 1.20% | 1.22% | 1.48% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 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 Bob Clyatt Sandwich 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 Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio was 32.63%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 274 trading sessions.
The current Bob Clyatt Sandwich Portfolio drawdown is 3.87%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.63% | May 20, 2008 | 202 | Mar 9, 2009 | 274 | Apr 9, 2010 | 476 |
| -20.47% | Nov 8, 2021 | 236 | Oct 14, 2022 | 434 | Jul 10, 2024 | 670 |
| -18.13% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 80 |
| -11.3% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 83 | Feb 1, 2012 | 144 |
| -9.81% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 288 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.24, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BIL | IEI | VNQ | EEM | SCZ | IJR | VEU | VV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | -0.26 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| BIL | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| IEI | -0.26 | 0.02 | 1.00 | -0.04 | -0.20 | -0.14 | -0.25 | -0.19 | -0.25 | -0.06 |
| VNQ | 0.66 | -0.02 | -0.04 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.74 |
| EEM | 0.74 | -0.01 | -0.20 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.89 | 0.75 | 0.83 |
| SCZ | 0.77 | -0.01 | -0.14 | 0.56 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.91 | 0.77 | 0.88 |
| IJR | 0.84 | -0.02 | -0.25 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.86 |
| VEU | 0.83 | -0.02 | -0.19 | 0.58 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.91 |
| VV | 1.00 | -0.02 | -0.25 | 0.66 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.92 | -0.01 | -0.06 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 1.00 |