Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 40% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 40% |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Income priority, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Income priority | 0.05% | 1.80% | 11.31% | 11.59% | 22.14% | 15.52% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.03% | 2.12% | 18.71% | 19.28% | 26.37% | 14.73% | 8.49% | 12.65% |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 0.30% | 0.11% | 5.97% | 6.55% | 20.24% | 15.60% | — | — |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.03% | 2.32% | 6.58% | 6.47% | 18.31% | 16.04% | 10.62% | 13.05% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2022, Income priority's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Income priority closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.53% | 3.33% | -3.91% | 5.72% | 2.30% | -0.83% | 11.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | 1.09% | -2.98% | -3.83% | 2.97% | 3.20% | 0.73% | 3.44% | 1.16% | -0.11% | 2.40% | -0.06% | 10.72% |
| 2024 | 0.90% | 2.79% | 3.44% | -4.13% | 2.95% | 1.02% | 4.25% | 2.77% | 1.27% | -0.77% | 4.88% | -4.55% | 15.27% |
| 2023 | 2.82% | -2.58% | 0.97% | 1.10% | -2.39% | 5.46% | 3.00% | -1.48% | -4.18% | -2.31% | 6.43% | 4.54% | 11.24% |
| 2022 | -1.80% | -7.80% | 9.63% | 6.40% | -3.65% | 1.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
Income priority has an annualized alpha of 0.78%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2022.
- This portfolio participated in 80.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.48% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.78%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 73.48%
- Downside Capture
- 80.30%
Expense Ratio
Income priority has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
Income priority ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Income priority and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.47 | 1.94 | +0.53 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.57 | 2.63 | +0.95 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.35 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.97 | 2.59 | +1.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.45 | 11.84 | +3.61 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 85 | 2.43 | 3.75 | 1.43 | 5.74 | 14.06 |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 70 | 2.06 | 2.78 | 1.40 | 2.63 | 13.60 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 58 | 1.82 | 2.65 | 1.33 | 2.33 | 9.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Income priority provided a 4.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.27% | 4.52% | 4.55% | 4.55% | 2.96% | 1.73% | 1.92% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.80% | 2.01% | 2.13% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 11.83% | 11.70% | 12.04% | 12.01% | 4.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.48% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
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 Income priority. 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 Income priority was 15.06%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 59 trading sessions.
The current Income priority drawdown is 1.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -15.06%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 2mo 26d | 7mo 3dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -10.65%Sep 2022 | 17d | 1mo 11d | 1mo 28dSep 2022 - Nov 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -9.44%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 1mo 17d | 4mo 14dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2023 pullback2023 | -7.37%Mar 2023 | 1mo 8d | 3mo 4d | 4mo 12dFeb 2023 - Jun 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.60%Mar 2026 | 1mo 16d | 24d | 2mo 10dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
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 2.78, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.15 | 1.07 | 1.06 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.06, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Income priority correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.72 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 30, 2022 | 0.85 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPYI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while SCHD has the lowest at 0.65.
Asset Correlations Table
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