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Sector ETF
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 Sector ETF, 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 Jun 19, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of XLC

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Sector ETF
0.35%0.46%7.16%9.33%46.54%28.65%18.18%
ENFR
Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF
0.99%0.82%21.82%19.77%34.89%27.65%23.38%13.66%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.09%3.09%8.94%16.89%117.67%44.85%26.17%31.69%
IYF
iShares U.S. Financials ETF
0.29%-0.98%-7.71%-4.90%20.47%20.35%11.06%12.71%
RTH
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF
0.05%-2.84%1.16%2.77%19.09%16.42%9.79%13.77%
XLC
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.41%-4.60%-4.81%-3.41%29.64%25.63%9.52%
PRN
Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF
-0.07%3.40%14.67%14.03%61.13%28.74%14.64%16.57%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 2018, Sector ETF's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Sector ETF closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.01%2.75%-2.47%0.87%7.16%
20254.12%-1.15%-4.20%-1.95%6.37%6.73%1.33%1.74%4.33%0.21%1.08%1.01%20.78%
20242.40%7.62%5.29%-3.99%5.53%2.80%2.00%1.99%1.66%1.30%9.35%-4.86%34.71%
20239.46%-2.06%1.26%0.44%1.50%6.93%4.81%-1.83%-3.71%-2.23%10.07%5.50%33.14%
2022-3.19%-0.82%2.72%-8.74%3.13%-11.78%10.87%-3.22%-9.93%7.53%8.14%-7.18%-14.57%
20212.06%5.59%4.45%4.33%2.38%2.50%-0.24%1.89%-2.00%6.44%-0.34%2.22%33.11%

Benchmark Metrics

Sector ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.32%, beta of 1.03, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 2018.

  • This portfolio captured 118.62% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.13% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.32% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.03 and R² of 0.91, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
5.32%
Beta
1.03
0.91
Upside Capture
118.62%
Downside Capture
96.13%

Expense Ratio

Sector ETF has an expense ratio of 0.37%, 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

Sector ETF ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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.


Sector ETF Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
Sector ETF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7474
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Sector ETF Sortino Ratio Rank: 7171
Sortino Ratio Rank
Sector ETF Omega Ratio Rank: 7979
Omega Ratio Rank
Sector ETF Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
Sector ETF Martin Ratio Rank: 8181
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

1.59

0.88

+0.71

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.16

1.37

+0.79

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.31

1.39

+0.92

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.40

6.43

+5.96


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
ENFR
Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF
471.051.401.211.364.50
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
942.282.891.415.3418.94
IYF
iShares U.S. Financials ETF
180.280.511.070.481.40
RTH
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF
390.751.221.151.395.29
XLC
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
470.921.431.201.555.19
PRN
Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF
751.441.961.263.119.71

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.

Sector ETF Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.59
  • 5-Year: 1.01
  • All Time: 0.84

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Sector ETF 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

Sector ETF provided a 1.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.67%1.79%1.70%2.12%2.28%2.52%2.55%2.34%2.00%1.62%1.66%1.98%
ENFR
Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF
4.05%4.77%4.41%5.48%5.23%7.86%7.57%5.81%3.98%2.98%3.31%3.34%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.28%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
IYF
iShares U.S. Financials ETF
1.61%1.32%1.29%1.67%1.86%1.27%1.72%1.64%1.90%1.46%1.67%1.66%
RTH
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF
0.96%0.97%0.77%1.07%1.16%0.78%0.64%0.91%1.05%1.56%1.84%2.25%
XLC
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.25%1.13%0.99%0.82%1.10%0.74%0.68%0.82%0.64%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PRN
Invesco DWA Industrials Momentum ETF
0.14%0.17%0.39%0.52%0.82%0.11%0.10%0.42%0.29%0.60%0.57%0.44%

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 Sector ETF. 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 Sector ETF was 38.61%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current Sector ETF drawdown is 2.37%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-38.61%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020114Sep 2, 2020137
-22.8%Nov 26, 2021223Oct 14, 2022184Jul 12, 2023407
-22.47%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019155
-18.95%Jan 24, 202552Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 2025104
-9.81%Sep 3, 202014Sep 23, 202033Nov 9, 202047

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.41, 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.

BenchmarkENFRSMHXLCRTHIYFPRNPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.500.790.820.800.780.790.92
ENFR0.501.000.360.390.390.570.500.70
SMH0.790.361.000.640.600.520.670.82
XLC0.820.390.641.000.700.600.580.75
RTH0.800.390.600.701.000.640.660.75
IYF0.780.570.520.600.641.000.710.81
PRN0.790.500.670.580.660.711.000.84
Portfolio0.920.700.820.750.750.810.841.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 20, 2018