Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 50% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in berk, 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 May 9, 1996, corresponding to the inception date of BRK-B
Returns By Period
As of Apr 9, 2026, the berk returned -2.55% Year-To-Date and 14.18% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.51% | -0.19% | -0.92% | 0.43% | 36.13% | 18.22% | 10.44% | 12.72% |
Portfolio berk | 1.47% | -1.76% | -2.55% | -1.49% | 16.38% | 18.10% | 12.74% | 14.18% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.35% | -3.51% | -4.56% | -4.02% | -2.62% | 15.36% | 12.52% | 13.02% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 2.55% | -0.06% | -0.60% | 1.00% | 37.72% | 19.74% | 11.96% | 14.55% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 10, 1996, berk's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Mar 2000 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, berk closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2009 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.47% | 2.03% | -5.01% | 2.05% | -2.55% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.04% | 4.22% | -0.72% | -0.37% | 0.35% | 0.97% | -0.27% | 4.26% | 1.77% | -1.32% | 3.76% | -1.04% | 15.40% |
| 2024 | 4.59% | 5.97% | 2.97% | -4.85% | 4.76% | 0.87% | 4.50% | 5.53% | -0.76% | -1.46% | 6.54% | -4.28% | 26.21% |
| 2023 | 3.57% | -2.28% | 2.47% | 4.00% | -0.94% | 6.34% | 3.24% | 0.36% | -3.70% | -2.36% | 7.32% | 1.90% | 21.04% |
| 2022 | -0.29% | 0.01% | 6.99% | -8.65% | -0.95% | -10.88% | 9.66% | -5.34% | -7.09% | 9.32% | 6.78% | -4.37% | -7.39% |
| 2021 | -1.37% | 4.16% | 5.41% | 6.45% | 2.97% | -0.95% | 1.28% | 2.83% | -4.58% | 6.09% | -2.18% | 6.30% | 28.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
berk has an annualized alpha of 4.11%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 1996.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.43%) than losses (78.47%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.11% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.11%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 90.43%
- Downside Capture
- 78.47%
Expense Ratio
berk has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
berk ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.15 | 2.19 | -1.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.90 | 3.49 | -1.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.48 | -0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.94 | 3.70 | -1.76 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.66 | 16.45 | -8.78 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 26 | -0.16 | -0.10 | 0.99 | -0.19 | -0.32 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 78 | 2.18 | 3.49 | 1.50 | 3.98 | 17.31 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
berk provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.55% | 0.53% | 0.60% | 0.70% | 0.83% | 0.60% | 0.76% | 0.87% | 1.02% | 0.90% | 1.02% | 1.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.09% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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 berk. 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 berk was 53.35%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 893 trading sessions.
The current berk drawdown is 3.69%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -53.35% | Dec 11, 2007 | 312 | Mar 9, 2009 | 893 | Sep 20, 2012 | 1205 |
| -31.54% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 111 | Aug 28, 2020 | 134 |
| -28.69% | May 12, 1999 | 803 | Jul 23, 2002 | 356 | Dec 18, 2003 | 1159 |
| -23.87% | Mar 29, 2022 | 137 | Oct 12, 2022 | 199 | Jul 31, 2023 | 336 |
| -20.68% | Jul 7, 1998 | 67 | Oct 8, 1998 | 79 | Feb 2, 1999 | 146 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BRK-B | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.98 | 0.82 |
| BRK-B | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.87 |
| SPY | 0.98 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| Portfolio | 0.82 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 1.00 |