Universe-Cull List

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Universe-Cull List, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 7, 2024, Universe-Cull List's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +3.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.

Historically, 78% of months were positive and 22% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, Universe-Cull List closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -9.2%.

Universe-Cull List has an annualized alpha of 32.12%, beta of 0.97, and R² of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 07, 2024.

• This portfolio captured 184.93% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -32.77%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 32.12% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• With beta of 0.97 and R² of 0.59, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Universe-Cull List has an expense ratio of 0.00%, 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.

Universe-Cull List ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% 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.

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.

Universe-Cull List Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 2.48
• All Time: 2.18

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 Universe-Cull List compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Universe-Cull List provided a 1.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Universe-Cull List. 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 Universe-Cull List was 17.61%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 34 trading sessions.

The current Universe-Cull List drawdown is 5.38%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.