Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 55% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 25% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Diversify or not (with QQQ for US), 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 year.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 24, 2026, the Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) returned 14.43% Year-To-Date and 16.96% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -1.44% | -1.45% | 7.60% | 6.59% | 22.24% | 19.20% | 11.54% | 13.71% |
Portfolio Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) | -3.19% | -0.07% | 14.43% | 13.65% | 32.11% | 23.02% | 12.77% | 16.96% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | -3.29% | -0.43% | 16.45% | 14.99% | 34.88% | 26.05% | 16.01% | 22.07% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -3.07% | 0.11% | 13.11% | 12.98% | 30.28% | 19.47% | 9.50% | 10.72% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -3.07% | 0.76% | 10.55% | 10.67% | 27.03% | 17.42% | 5.09% | 8.97% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 26, 2007, Diversify or not (with QQQ for US)'s average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.18% | 0.90% | -6.30% | 12.12% | 7.19% | -2.39% | 14.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.46% | -0.75% | -3.81% | 1.82% | 6.94% | 5.39% | 1.04% | 2.38% | 4.68% | 3.31% | -0.84% | 0.67% | 25.35% |
| 2024 | 0.01% | 4.31% | 1.98% | -3.11% | 4.98% | 3.59% | -0.03% | 1.51% | 3.15% | -2.25% | 2.70% | -0.69% | 16.99% |
| 2023 | 9.78% | -2.36% | 6.52% | 0.85% | 3.17% | 5.62% | 4.04% | -2.77% | -4.37% | -2.55% | 9.77% | 5.27% | 36.67% |
| 2022 | -5.68% | -3.85% | 1.94% | -10.28% | -0.29% | -7.90% | 7.63% | -4.35% | -10.26% | 3.06% | 9.18% | -5.65% | -25.29% |
| 2021 | 0.59% | 0.84% | 1.48% | 4.36% | 0.56% | 3.44% | 0.58% | 3.14% | -4.71% | 5.53% | -0.45% | 1.97% | 18.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) has an annualized alpha of 2.35%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 26, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 112.45% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.38% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.35% 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
- 2.35%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 112.45%
- Downside Capture
- 101.38%
Expense Ratio
Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) ranks 47 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 Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.98 | 1.78 | +0.20 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.66 | 2.44 | +0.23 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.32 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.12 | 2.46 | +0.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.94 | 10.92 | +2.02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.95 | 2.57 | 1.35 | 2.93 | 10.86 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 55 | 1.81 | 2.48 | 1.33 | 2.62 | 10.06 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 49 | 1.60 | 2.22 | 1.30 | 2.43 | 8.56 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) provided a 1.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.35% | 1.61% | 1.78% | 1.83% | 1.99% | 1.55% | 1.20% | 1.82% | 1.91% | 1.61% | 1.85% | 1.92% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.43% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.58% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.33% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
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 Diversify or not (with QQQ for US). 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 Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) was 57.11%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.
The current Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) drawdown is 3.55%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.11%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -31.77%Oct 2022 | 10mo 26d | 1y 2mo | 2y 27dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.86%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 11d | 4mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.74%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 24d | 9mo 28dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.51%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 19d | 7mo 15dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
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 2.47, 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 | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.07 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.07, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Diversify or not (with QQQ for US) correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 26, 2007 | 0.93 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while VWO has the lowest at 0.74.
Asset Correlations Table
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