Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | MLPs | 12.50% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | Gold, Precious Metals | 12.50% |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 12.50% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 12.50% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12.50% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | Consumer Staples Equities | 12.50% |
XLRE Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | REIT | 12.50% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 12.50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defense 2025, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 29, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of IAUM
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Defense 2025 | -0.05% | -4.45% | 5.27% | 8.90% | 11.41% | 11.92% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.53% | -6.14% | 6.01% | 6.51% | 3.19% | 5.77% | 6.56% | 7.15% |
XLRE Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.61% | -4.14% | 3.82% | 1.04% | 2.32% | 7.60% | 4.11% | 6.16% |
AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | 0.54% | -0.29% | 13.62% | 17.06% | 8.05% | 19.26% | 20.26% | 8.79% |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 0.79% | -3.82% | 4.06% | 2.79% | 0.98% | 7.95% | 7.05% | 8.48% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | -0.62% | -5.95% | -4.77% | 3.39% | 3.55% | 5.64% | 6.45% | 9.60% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | -1.96% | -8.31% | 8.33% | 21.18% | 49.41% | 32.93% | — | — |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.41% | -0.62% | 0.82% | 0.60% | 3.34% | 3.06% | 1.33% | 2.52% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.61% | -2.56% | 0.69% | -0.91% | -0.77% | -2.76% | -5.75% | -1.34% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2021, Defense 2025's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Defense 2025 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.48% | 5.87% | -5.93% | 0.21% | 5.27% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.90% | 3.25% | 0.93% | -1.37% | -0.36% | 0.72% | -0.30% | 2.08% | 1.78% | 0.09% | 4.12% | -0.76% | 14.79% |
| 2024 | 0.53% | 1.80% | 3.31% | -2.59% | 2.09% | 1.40% | 3.12% | 3.35% | 1.40% | -1.71% | 3.61% | -5.18% | 11.25% |
| 2023 | 3.25% | -3.62% | 2.61% | 1.75% | -3.53% | 2.43% | 1.77% | -1.77% | -3.39% | -0.63% | 5.93% | 2.66% | 7.14% |
| 2022 | -2.56% | 0.10% | 2.14% | -2.71% | -0.77% | -4.85% | 4.54% | -2.52% | -7.19% | 5.17% | 4.35% | -2.17% | -7.07% |
| 2021 | 0.38% | 2.15% | 0.65% | -3.21% | 3.88% | -1.40% | 5.58% | 8.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
Defense 2025 has an annualized alpha of 4.26%, beta of 0.39, and R² of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.36%) than losses (57.73%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.45 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.45 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.26%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 58.36%
- Downside Capture
- 57.73%
Expense Ratio
Defense 2025 has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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
Defense 2025 ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.05 | 0.88 | +0.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.45 | 1.37 | +0.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.47 | 1.39 | +0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.20 | 6.43 | -1.23 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 16 | 0.23 | 0.43 | 1.05 | 0.30 | 0.71 |
XLRE Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | 15 | 0.14 | 0.31 | 1.04 | 0.24 | 0.82 |
AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | 23 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 0.61 | 1.55 |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 13 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 1.03 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 16 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 1.05 | 0.39 | 0.83 |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 81 | 1.80 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.60 | 9.38 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 35 | 0.80 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 3.36 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 10 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Defense 2025 provided a 3.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.09% | 3.26% | 3.03% | 2.99% | 3.38% | 2.76% | 3.03% | 2.88% | 3.15% | 2.73% | 2.82% | 2.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.66% | 2.75% | 2.77% | 2.63% | 2.47% | 2.28% | 2.50% | 2.57% | 3.04% | 2.62% | 2.53% | 2.52% |
XLRE Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund | 3.36% | 3.45% | 3.43% | 3.31% | 3.70% | 2.61% | 3.15% | 3.06% | 3.78% | 3.25% | 4.22% | 1.09% |
AMLP Alerian MLP ETF | 7.58% | 8.36% | 7.70% | 7.86% | 7.70% | 8.55% | 12.31% | 9.12% | 9.29% | 7.97% | 8.09% | 9.84% |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 2.10% | 2.04% | 1.88% | 2.45% | 2.11% | 1.51% | 2.12% | 2.08% | 2.18% | 2.03% | 2.03% | 2.28% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.71% | 1.60% | 1.67% | 1.59% | 1.47% | 1.33% | 1.49% | 2.17% | 1.57% | 1.47% | 1.60% | 1.43% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 2.79% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.51% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
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 Defense 2025. 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 Defense 2025 was 15.47%, occurring on Oct 10, 2022. Recovery took 344 trading sessions.
The current Defense 2025 drawdown is 5.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.47% | Apr 21, 2022 | 119 | Oct 10, 2022 | 344 | Feb 23, 2024 | 463 |
| -7.92% | Apr 3, 2025 | 4 | Apr 8, 2025 | 92 | Aug 20, 2025 | 96 |
| -7.69% | Mar 3, 2026 | 15 | Mar 23, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.12% | Dec 2, 2024 | 14 | Dec 19, 2024 | 30 | Feb 5, 2025 | 44 |
| -4.59% | Jan 3, 2022 | 37 | Feb 24, 2022 | 24 | Mar 30, 2022 | 61 |
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 8.00, 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
| Benchmark | IAUM | TLT | AMLP | TIP | XLP | XLV | XLRE | SPLV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.43 | 0.17 | 0.43 | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.58 |
| IAUM | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.15 | 0.36 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.48 |
| TLT | 0.07 | 0.24 | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.75 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.38 |
| AMLP | 0.43 | 0.15 | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.58 |
| TIP | 0.17 | 0.36 | 0.75 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.33 | 0.26 | 0.48 |
| XLP | 0.43 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| XLV | 0.60 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.72 | 0.68 |
| XLRE | 0.58 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.76 |
| SPLV | 0.55 | 0.14 | 0.19 | 0.38 | 0.26 | 0.82 | 0.72 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Portfolio | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 1.00 |