Favorite Stocks

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Favorite Stocks, 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.

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Favorite Stocks returned -4.33% Year-To-Date and 23.37% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 14, 2004, Favorite Stocks's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.95%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Aug 2020 with a return of +17.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -19.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Favorite Stocks closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Sep 29, 2008 at -12.0%.

Favorite Stocks has an annualized alpha of 15.37%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 14, 2004.

• This portfolio captured 150.08% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 81.31% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 15.37% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.60, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Favorite Stocks has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Favorite Stocks ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% 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.

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.

Favorite Stocks Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.42
• 5-Year: 0.67
• 10-Year: 1.00
• All Time: 1.00

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 places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Favorite Stocks compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Favorite Stocks provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Favorite Stocks. 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 Favorite Stocks was 53.59%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 267 trading sessions.

The current Favorite Stocks drawdown is 8.74%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.