Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for BALANCED GROWTH
Add portfolio to the optimizer to find optimal allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio OptimizerPerformance
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.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% | — |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.16% | 0.33% | -5.67% | 8.23% | 3.61% | -2.22% | 8.11% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.41% | 0.21% | -4.67% | 6.14% | 11.32% | 5.45% | 1.57% | 1.30% | 8.74% | 3.36% | -1.92% | -0.37% | 37.74% |
| 2024 | 7.44% | 11.93% | 3.88% | -2.71% | 8.75% | 7.07% | -0.57% | 5.05% | 2.54% | 0.64% | 7.12% | 2.07% | 66.79% |
| 2023 | 15.68% | 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% |
| 2021 | 3.89% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BALANCED GROWTH and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | 95 | 3.24 | 3.63 | 1.45 | 7.56 | 20.33 |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 77 | 1.38 | 1.95 | 1.26 | 2.17 | 5.16 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 35 | -0.09 | -0.03 | 1.00 | -0.14 | -0.30 |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 32 | -0.18 | -0.13 | 0.98 | -0.22 | -0.51 |
EGLN.L iShares Physical Gold ETC | 36 | 1.21 | 1.64 | 1.24 | 1.62 | 4.27 |
MELI MercadoLibre, Inc. | 8 | -0.89 | -1.14 | 0.85 | -0.86 | -1.54 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 24 | -0.47 | -0.49 | 0.94 | -0.35 | -0.73 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 77 | 1.37 | 1.94 | 1.24 | 2.36 | 5.73 |
PG The Procter & Gamble Company | 20 | -0.48 | -0.58 | 0.94 | -0.58 | -1.04 |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | 45 | 0.14 | 0.53 | 1.07 | 0.18 | 0.33 |
Loading charts...
Dividends
Dividend yield
BALANCED GROWTH provided a 0.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.54% | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.82% | 0.92% | 0.64% | 0.94% | 1.10% | 1.18% | 1.16% | 1.05% | 1.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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.
Loading charts...
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 13d | 7mo 6d | 1y 4moJan 2022 - May 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.62%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2021 correction2021 | -13.84%Mar 2021 | 24d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 2dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021 |
2024 correction2024 | -12.76%Aug 2024 | 25d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 15dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.00%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 18d | 2mo 18dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
Find what BALANCED GROWTH is missing
See which holdings overlap, where BALANCED GROWTH is concentrated, and which low-correlation assets could fill the gaps.
Analyze Diversification