Four fund defensive 91

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Four fund defensive 91, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 22, 2017, Four fund defensive 91's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Four fund defensive 91 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 16, 2023 with a return of +18.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 17, 2023 at -15.1%.

Four fund defensive 91 has an annualized alpha of 4.52%, beta of 0.42, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 22, 2017.

• This portfolio participated in 75.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.42 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.27 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 0.27 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.

Four fund defensive 91 has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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.

Four fund defensive 91 ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% 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 Four fund defensive 91 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.

Four fund defensive 91 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.37
• 5-Year: 0.55
• All Time: 0.63

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 Four fund defensive 91 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Four fund defensive 91 provided a 0.16% 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 Four fund defensive 91. 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 Four fund defensive 91 was 31.41%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 115 trading sessions.

The current Four fund defensive 91 drawdown is 1.26%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.