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SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR, 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.


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Returns By Period


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR
1.54%1.34%26.95%27.63%58.74%
AIRR
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
0.13%-1.14%30.41%29.32%61.66%35.42%24.95%21.61%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.03%-3.34%-2.65%-0.77%8.97%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
5.00%5.58%66.10%62.81%137.42%60.43%37.89%36.92%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
-0.54%2.15%12.43%16.39%37.23%32.47%15.97%17.82%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2023, SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.8 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202613.35%2.75%-6.86%11.34%8.26%-2.91%26.95%
20253.82%-2.75%-1.59%4.95%11.29%9.65%3.76%1.89%9.73%4.40%-4.92%2.68%50.46%
2024-0.08%11.24%5.30%-3.65%8.92%-0.66%4.68%1.35%0.91%-0.95%8.78%-5.12%33.55%
2023-2.76%-0.89%9.86%7.85%14.18%

Benchmark Metrics

SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR has an annualized alpha of 19.00%, beta of 1.24, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2023.

  • This portfolio captured 174.88% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 61.93% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 19.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
19.00%
Beta
1.24
0.72
Upside Capture
174.88%
Downside Capture
61.93%

Expense Ratio

SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR has an expense ratio of 0.48%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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.


SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR Risk / Return Rank: 6969
Overall Rank
SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6868
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR Sortino Ratio Rank: 5454
Sortino Ratio Rank
SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR Omega Ratio Rank: 5555
Omega Ratio Rank
SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR Calmar Ratio Rank: 8383
Calmar Ratio Rank
SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR Martin Ratio Rank: 8282
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.58

1.94

+0.64

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.27

2.63

+0.64

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.43

1.35

+0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.72

2.59

+2.14

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

18.63

11.84

+6.79


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AIRR
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
822.433.161.394.7417.47
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
150.370.701.080.451.16
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
964.274.331.629.2634.80
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
431.392.021.232.176.13

Sharpe Ratio

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.

SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.58
  • All Time: 2.17

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 is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

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


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Dividends

Dividend yield

SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR provided a 0.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.30%0.36%0.45%0.41%0.45%0.35%0.35%0.61%0.87%0.62%0.50%1.23%
AIRR
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
0.14%0.19%0.18%0.23%0.12%0.05%0.10%0.20%0.43%0.30%0.08%0.47%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.56%0.55%0.53%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.18%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.32%0.40%0.66%0.54%0.50%0.83%0.63%0.75%1.19%0.76%1.09%2.31%

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 SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR. 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 SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR was 17.59%, occurring on Apr 4, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.

The current SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR drawdown is 4.89%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2025 selloff2025
-17.59%Apr 2025
2mo 10d1mo 4d
3mo 14dJan 2025 - May 2025
2026 correction2026
-12.50%Mar 2026
27d14d
1mo 11dMar 2026 - Apr 2026
2025 correction2025
-10.72%Nov 2025
21d1mo 13d
2mo 4dOct 2025 - Jan 2026
2024 pullback2024
-9.78%Aug 2024
19d1mo 20d
2mo 9dJul 2024 - Sep 2024
2024 pullback2024
-7.56%Dec 2024
1mo 6d1mo 4d
2mo 10dNov 2024 - Jan 2025

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.20

1.20

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.20, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR correlation to the S&P 500 Index

SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR has a 0.76 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.76

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 14, 2023

0.82


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SMH has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.78, while SHLD has the lowest at 0.46.

SHLD
0.46
XAR
0.63
AIRR
0.72
SMH
0.78

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. SMH, SHLD, XAR, AIRR. AIRR has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.87, while SHLD has the lowest at 0.71.

SHLD
0.71
SMH
0.77
XAR
0.86
AIRR
0.87

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

SHLDSMHXARAIRR
SHLD1.000.300.730.53
SMH0.301.000.450.58
XAR0.730.451.000.75
AIRR0.530.580.751.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 14, 2023
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