December 23 L/S

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in December 23 L/S, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 15, 2021, December 23 L/S's average daily return is -0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.17%.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst month was Jul 2022 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, December 23 L/S closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 1, 2026 with a return of +1.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 9, 2025 at -2.7%.

December 23 L/S has an annualized alpha of -0.18%, beta of -0.14, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 15, 2021.

• This portfolio tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -13.27%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-10.94%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
• Beta of -0.14 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.12 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 0.12 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

December 23 L/S has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

December 23 L/S ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% 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 table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for December 23 L/S and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

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.

December 23 L/S Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: -0.60
• 5-Year: -0.28
• All Time: -0.33

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 December 23 L/S compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

December 23 L/S provided a 2.35% 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 December 23 L/S. 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 December 23 L/S was 14.84%, occurring on Feb 25, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current December 23 L/S drawdown is 11.57%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.