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INVEST Better
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 INVEST Better, 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 Sep 13, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of SHLD

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
INVEST Better
0.17%-2.95%4.29%5.38%28.10%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.09%0.32%8.94%16.35%83.82%44.85%26.17%31.69%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.64%-4.65%-3.18%23.45%22.97%13.18%19.05%
IWY
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
0.00%-4.01%-9.30%-8.75%17.56%22.33%13.61%17.62%
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.18%-2.78%-9.10%-6.36%0.27%17.30%9.41%12.53%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.01%-6.82%8.36%8.70%43.44%28.32%19.16%18.03%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.65%-3.69%14.15%4.83%57.51%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.16%-2.44%12.35%13.88%13.89%11.70%8.35%12.30%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2023, INVEST Better's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, INVEST Better closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.43%1.43%-4.50%1.16%4.29%
20252.99%0.11%-2.61%-0.75%6.70%5.81%1.68%2.64%4.15%1.23%-0.84%1.31%24.37%
20241.59%5.98%4.15%-3.65%4.72%2.09%3.08%2.55%1.10%-0.16%5.37%-3.50%25.32%
2023-3.29%-1.60%8.97%5.62%9.52%

Benchmark Metrics

INVEST Better has an annualized alpha of 8.69%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2023.

  • This portfolio captured 114.90% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 65.53% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.69% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.94 and R² of 0.93, 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
8.69%
Beta
0.94
0.93
Upside Capture
114.90%
Downside Capture
65.53%

Expense Ratio

INVEST Better has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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

INVEST Better 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.


INVEST Better Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
INVEST Better Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7373
Sharpe Ratio Rank
INVEST Better Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
INVEST Better Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
INVEST Better Calmar Ratio Rank: 6868
Calmar Ratio Rank
INVEST Better Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
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

1.57

0.88

+0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.25

1.37

+0.88

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.40

1.39

+1.01

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.09

6.43

+5.66


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
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
942.282.891.415.3418.94
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
591.041.621.231.937.00
IWY
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
380.791.291.181.123.67
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
120.010.151.020.070.22
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
892.012.711.383.3012.97
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
902.262.921.393.8311.11
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
400.891.341.191.093.69

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.

INVEST Better Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.57
  • All Time: 1.69

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 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 INVEST Better 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

INVEST Better provided a 1.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.52%1.60%1.61%1.65%1.76%1.33%1.59%1.69%1.83%1.53%3.68%1.91%
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%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
IWY
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
0.39%0.36%0.42%0.68%0.88%0.50%0.71%1.06%1.32%1.26%1.51%1.58%
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.60%1.31%1.42%1.71%2.04%1.63%2.03%1.87%2.08%1.48%21.10%1.95%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.39%0.42%0.61%0.67%0.83%0.59%0.88%0.95%0.90%0.67%1.70%1.41%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.48%0.55%0.53%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%

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 INVEST Better. 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 INVEST Better was 15.36%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 26 trading sessions.

The current INVEST Better drawdown is 4.07%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-15.36%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202560
-7.66%Mar 3, 202620Mar 30, 2026
-7.45%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202410Aug 19, 202424
-7.33%Sep 15, 202331Oct 27, 202312Nov 14, 202343
-5.56%Oct 29, 202517Nov 20, 202513Dec 10, 202530

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.25, 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.

BenchmarkSHLDSCHDXLFSMHPPAIWYQQQVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.470.550.660.780.650.920.941.000.94
SHLD0.471.000.370.400.330.770.370.390.470.63
SCHD0.550.371.000.690.270.510.280.350.550.68
XLF0.660.400.691.000.320.550.440.470.660.69
SMH0.780.330.270.321.000.460.800.870.780.77
PPA0.650.770.510.550.461.000.510.530.650.78
IWY0.920.370.280.440.800.511.000.970.920.80
QQQ0.940.390.350.470.870.530.971.000.930.85
VOO1.000.470.550.660.780.650.920.931.000.94
Portfolio0.940.630.680.690.770.780.800.850.941.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 14, 2023