Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NTIMES, 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 6 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the NTIMES returned 8.29% Year-To-Date and 9.40% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio NTIMES | 0.16% | -2.04% | 8.29% | 8.48% | 20.78% | 16.91% | 12.63% | 9.40% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.03% | 0.29% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 3.85% | 4.63% | 3.43% | 2.20% |
EWJ iShares MSCI Japan ETF | 0.57% | 0.71% | 14.83% | 14.50% | 31.74% | 16.57% | 8.56% | 9.55% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.08% | -9.54% | -2.44% | -2.22% | 22.32% | 29.07% | 17.23% | 12.31% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -0.95% | 4.16% | 8.97% | 11.71% | 30.42% | 27.30% | 16.86% | 15.34% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.02% | -0.09% | 1.87% | 1.97% | 4.54% | 5.26% | 3.38% | 3.14% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.75% | -0.90% | 29.56% | 28.37% | 34.84% | 16.18% | 20.12% | 9.91% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2010, NTIMES's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, NTIMES closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.50% | 5.63% | -2.52% | -0.30% | -0.54% | -1.35% | 8.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.34% | 1.45% | 3.30% | -0.51% | 1.89% | 1.96% | 0.78% | 3.01% | 3.80% | 1.51% | 1.50% | 1.21% | 25.76% |
| 2024 | -0.29% | 1.66% | 5.10% | -0.15% | 1.31% | -0.47% | 3.28% | 0.79% | 1.09% | 0.43% | 1.76% | -3.12% | 11.77% |
| 2023 | 3.24% | -3.29% | 3.01% | 0.77% | -2.71% | 1.95% | 2.59% | -0.26% | -1.70% | 0.75% | 2.22% | 1.58% | 8.17% |
| 2022 | 2.59% | 4.17% | 2.16% | -2.36% | 3.49% | -6.23% | 2.75% | -1.11% | -5.23% | 6.98% | 3.84% | -0.28% | 10.37% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | 4.01% | 1.53% | 1.19% | 3.76% | -0.72% | -0.99% | -0.39% | 0.92% | 2.33% | -2.11% | 2.23% | 11.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
NTIMES has an annualized alpha of 2.45%, beta of 0.37, and R2 of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (40.01%) than losses (38.16%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.37 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
- 2.45%
- Beta
- 0.37
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 40.01%
- Downside Capture
- 38.16%
Expense Ratio
NTIMES has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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
NTIMES ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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 NTIMES 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 | 2.17 | 1.86 | +0.31 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.96 | 2.53 | +0.43 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.34 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.31 | 2.53 | +0.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.52 | 11.37 | -1.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.63 | 175.17 | 88.41 | 357.44 | 2,834.34 |
EWJ iShares MSCI Japan ETF | 50 | 1.52 | 2.21 | 1.28 | 2.27 | 7.62 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 26 | 0.89 | 1.25 | 1.19 | 0.99 | 2.83 |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 43 | 1.43 | 2.11 | 1.25 | 1.97 | 5.20 |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 95 | 3.17 | 5.48 | 1.68 | 6.63 | 25.91 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 59 | 1.82 | 2.40 | 1.30 | 3.10 | 8.63 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
NTIMES provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.40% | 2.60% | 2.27% | 2.31% | 2.37% | 1.96% | 1.66% | 2.42% | 1.73% | 1.24% | 0.94% | 0.91% |
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BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
EWJ iShares MSCI Japan ETF | 3.94% | 4.52% | 2.34% | 2.03% | 1.23% | 2.08% | 1.04% | 2.03% | 1.71% | 1.25% | 1.95% | 1.27% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.82% | 1.07% | 1.54% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 1.07% | 1.04% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 4.31% | 4.11% | 2.62% | 2.84% | 6.04% | 4.15% | 1.40% | 2.06% | 2.44% | 1.59% | 0.89% | 0.00% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.59% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
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 NTIMES. 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 NTIMES was 21.39%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current NTIMES drawdown is 5.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -21.39%Mar 2020 | 2mo 10d | 9mo 23d | 12mo 3dJan 2020 - Jan 2021 |
2016 correction2016 | -16.22%Jan 2016 | 1y 6mo | 1y 6mo | 3y 27dJul 2014 - Jul 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -12.73%Sep 2022 | 3mo 20d | 3mo 18d | 7mo 8dJun 2022 - Jan 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.30%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 8mo 14d | 1y 7moJan 2018 - Sep 2019 |
2012 pullback2012 | -8.73%Jun 2012 | 3mo 6d | 8mo 6d | 11mo 12dFeb 2012 - Feb 2013 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.41, 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 | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.59 | 1.52 | 1.47 | 1.44 | 1.45 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.45, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
NTIMES correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.33 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.40 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.55 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 3, 2010 | 0.60 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ITA has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.72, while BIL has the lowest at -0.00.
Asset Correlations Table
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