Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 50% |
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 30% |
ISPY ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares coverd call 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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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 iShares coverd call portfolio | 0.30% | -0.30% | 6.53% | 7.03% | 18.07% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.09% | -0.41% | 0.15% | 0.41% | 3.40% | 3.95% | 0.10% | — |
ISPY ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF | 0.25% | 0.22% | 7.28% | 7.35% | 22.02% | — | — | — |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.52% | -0.45% | 9.77% | 10.59% | 25.47% | 19.82% | 10.54% | 12.61% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 21, 2023, iShares coverd call portfolio's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, iShares coverd call portfolio closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.00% | 1.08% | -4.61% | 6.48% | 3.65% | -1.85% | 6.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.19% | -0.07% | -2.89% | -0.09% | 3.83% | 3.75% | 0.95% | 1.90% | 2.68% | 1.77% | 0.07% | 0.38% | 15.26% |
| 2024 | 0.07% | 2.68% | 2.57% | -3.04% | 3.46% | 1.69% | 1.83% | 2.00% | 2.01% | -1.75% | 3.48% | -2.34% | 13.09% |
| 2023 | 1.38% | 1.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares coverd call portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.92%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (66.84%) than losses (66.70%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.64 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
- 1.92%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 66.84%
- Downside Capture
- 66.70%
Expense Ratio
iShares coverd call portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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
iShares coverd call portfolio ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares coverd call portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.95 | 1.94 | +0.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.68 | 2.63 | +0.05 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.35 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.58 | 2.59 | -0.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.39 | 11.84 | -0.46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 29 | 1.02 | 1.46 | 1.18 | 1.26 | 3.52 |
ISPY ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF | 61 | 1.88 | 2.46 | 1.33 | 2.62 | 11.11 |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 65 | 1.96 | 2.68 | 1.36 | 2.64 | 11.68 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
iShares coverd call portfolio provided a 2.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.98% | 3.86% | 4.11% | 2.16% | 1.71% | 1.68% | 1.30% | 2.07% | 1.77% | 1.05% | 1.19% | 1.23% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BNDW Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 4.23% | 4.12% | 3.90% | 3.73% | 2.02% | 2.58% | 1.56% | 3.05% | 1.66% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ISPY ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF | 4.51% | 8.56% | 9.84% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.63% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
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 iShares coverd call 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 iShares coverd call portfolio was 11.61%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 39 trading sessions.
The current iShares coverd call portfolio drawdown is 2.33%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -11.61%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.03%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.14%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.15%Jan 2025 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 6dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.99%Apr 2024 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.63, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.07 | 1.10 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
iShares coverd call portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 21, 2023 | 0.96 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ISPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.97, while BNDW has the lowest at 0.24.
Asset Correlations Table
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