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BALANCED GROWTH
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BALANCED GROWTH, 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


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
BALANCED GROWTH
1.39%-1.16%8.11%6.82%28.54%42.47%32.08%
ASML
ASML Holding N.V.
6.54%9.86%64.06%56.76%134.10%36.05%21.93%34.75%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
2.82%-7.77%14.83%-0.72%61.91%72.46%56.70%41.32%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
-0.23%2.32%-3.11%-2.06%-1.32%13.25%11.03%13.14%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
0.30%-3.37%13.35%10.14%-3.42%25.18%22.05%22.25%
EGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
-0.22%-8.17%0.45%3.04%29.80%30.05%17.89%11.49%
MELI
MercadoLibre, Inc.
0.26%-1.26%-19.97%-22.81%-35.06%10.08%4.13%28.28%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
-1.18%-0.60%-14.48%-15.77%-11.77%8.85%11.09%24.64%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
1.73%-2.94%12.01%12.58%47.43%75.35%64.54%68.47%
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
-0.98%-0.90%2.74%6.43%-8.99%2.29%4.10%8.64%
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
0.69%-0.97%-23.22%-24.81%6.85%108.67%41.37%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2020, BALANCED GROWTH's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.67%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, BALANCED GROWTH closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.16%0.33%-5.67%8.23%3.61%-2.22%8.11%
20252.41%0.21%-4.67%6.14%11.32%5.45%1.57%1.30%8.74%3.36%-1.92%-0.37%37.74%
20247.44%11.93%3.88%-2.71%8.75%7.07%-0.57%5.05%2.54%0.64%7.12%2.07%66.79%
202315.68%2.33%9.69%-1.28%14.57%5.64%4.13%-1.21%-5.69%-0.56%12.10%3.89%74.33%
2022-8.83%-1.77%6.68%-12.70%-3.92%-10.03%12.46%-7.55%-9.27%4.44%13.08%-7.61%-25.80%
20213.89%-2.09%1.54%5.02%1.99%6.22%1.57%6.97%-5.12%9.49%3.51%1.92%39.93%

Benchmark Metrics

BALANCED GROWTH has an annualized alpha of 15.06%, beta of 1.22, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2020.

  • This portfolio captured 156.73% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 82.02% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 15.06% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
15.06%
Beta
1.22
0.76
Upside Capture
156.73%
Downside Capture
82.02%

Expense Ratio

BALANCED GROWTH has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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

BALANCED GROWTH ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% 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.


BALANCED GROWTH Risk / Return Rank: 3232
Overall Rank
BALANCED GROWTH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BALANCED GROWTH Sortino Ratio Rank: 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
BALANCED GROWTH Omega Ratio Rank: 2929
Omega Ratio Rank
BALANCED GROWTH Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
BALANCED GROWTH Martin Ratio Rank: 3636
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 BALANCED GROWTH and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.71

1.94

-0.23

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.33

2.63

-0.30

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.35

-0.05

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.54

2.59

-0.05

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

9.74

11.84

-2.10


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
ASML
ASML Holding N.V.
953.243.631.457.5620.33
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
771.381.951.262.175.16
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
35-0.09-0.031.00-0.14-0.30
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
32-0.18-0.130.98-0.22-0.51
EGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
361.211.641.241.624.27
MELI
MercadoLibre, Inc.
8-0.89-1.140.85-0.86-1.54
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
24-0.47-0.490.94-0.35-0.73
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
771.371.941.242.365.73
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
20-0.48-0.580.94-0.58-1.04
PLTR
Palantir Technologies Inc.
450.140.531.070.180.33

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.

BALANCED GROWTH Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.71
  • 5-Year: 1.35
  • All Time: 1.48

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 BALANCED GROWTH 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

BALANCED GROWTH provided a 0.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.54%0.57%0.56%0.82%0.92%0.64%0.94%1.10%1.18%1.16%1.05%1.34%
ASML
ASML Holding N.V.
0.50%0.97%0.97%0.86%1.27%0.50%0.50%1.40%0.94%0.64%0.92%0.73%
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%
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%
EGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MELI
MercadoLibre, Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.19%0.38%0.36%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
0.86%0.70%0.73%0.74%1.06%0.68%0.94%1.20%1.69%1.86%2.37%2.33%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.14%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.11%0.05%0.12%0.27%0.46%0.29%0.45%1.20%
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
2.94%2.91%2.36%2.55%2.38%2.08%2.24%2.37%3.09%2.98%3.18%3.31%
PLTR
Palantir Technologies 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%

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 BALANCED GROWTH. 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 BALANCED GROWTH was 36.31%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 151 trading sessions.

The current BALANCED GROWTH drawdown is 4.21%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-36.31%Oct 2022
9mo 13d7mo 6d
1y 4moJan 2022 - May 2023
2025 selloff2025
-17.62%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 4d
2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2021 correction2021
-13.84%Mar 2021
24d1mo 8d
2mo 2dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021
2024 correction2024
-12.76%Aug 2024
25d1mo 20d
2mo 15dJul 2024 - Sep 2024
2026 correction2026
-11.00%Mar 2026
2mo18d
2mo 18dJan 2026 - Apr 2026

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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 11.57, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.95

1.65

1.51

1.52

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.52, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

BALANCED GROWTH correlation to the S&P 500 Index

BALANCED GROWTH has a 0.80 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

0.80

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

0.84

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

0.86

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 30, 2020

0.85


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MSFT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.72, while EGLN.L has the lowest at 0.13.

EGLN.L
0.13
PG
0.26
WM
0.32
COST
0.51
PLTR
0.52
BRK-B
0.53
MELI
0.54
TSLA
0.56
TSM
0.62
NVDA
0.67
AVGO
0.69
ASML
0.69
MSFT
0.72

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. BALANCED GROWTH. NVDA has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.85, while PG has the lowest at 0.10.

PG
0.10
WM
0.17
EGLN.L
0.18
BRK-B
0.32
COST
0.46
TSLA
0.61
MELI
0.62
PLTR
0.64
MSFT
0.71
TSM
0.76
AVGO
0.78
ASML
0.78
NVDA
0.85

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 Sep 30, 2020
Diversification Analysis

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