Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 15% |
EIS iShares MSCI Israel ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
GC=F Gold | 10% | |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 20% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in A+ Portfolio, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Mar 28, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of EIS
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the A+ Portfolio returned 2.74% Year-To-Date and 15.72% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio A+ Portfolio | -0.51% | -5.51% | 2.74% | 8.12% | 44.39% | 25.86% | 15.65% | 15.72% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
EIS iShares MSCI Israel ETF | -0.56% | -6.34% | 7.11% | 18.89% | 61.41% | 31.15% | 14.15% | 11.03% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -4.10% | -4.65% | -2.77% | 30.43% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -0.77% | -10.09% | 3.43% | 5.97% | 50.96% | 24.79% | 17.23% | 15.50% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.02% | 0.30% | 0.90% | 1.83% | 4.00% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
GC=F Gold | -2.75% | -9.15% | 7.53% | 19.86% | 50.19% | 32.85% | 21.92% | 14.34% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.09% | -1.70% | 8.94% | 16.89% | 101.23% | 44.85% | 26.17% | 31.69% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 30, 2008, A+ Portfolio's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, A+ Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.72% | 1.64% | -5.52% | 1.20% | 2.74% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.83% | -1.58% | -2.99% | 2.55% | 7.84% | 7.25% | 1.19% | 1.71% | 6.06% | 3.79% | -1.13% | 3.10% | 35.78% |
| 2024 | 0.61% | 5.42% | 2.52% | -2.97% | 4.80% | 1.85% | 1.69% | 2.77% | 1.77% | -0.38% | 4.38% | -0.22% | 24.28% |
| 2023 | 6.35% | -1.88% | 4.72% | -0.73% | 1.98% | 4.12% | 3.35% | -1.74% | -4.49% | -2.13% | 9.39% | 5.34% | 25.99% |
| 2022 | -4.78% | 1.57% | 1.18% | -7.85% | -1.39% | -6.20% | 7.10% | -2.30% | -9.15% | 5.83% | 5.12% | -4.39% | -15.68% |
| 2021 | -1.06% | 1.49% | 2.42% | 3.44% | 1.49% | 1.57% | 1.03% | 1.40% | -2.79% | 4.03% | 0.30% | 2.62% | 16.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
A+ Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 4.79%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 30, 2008.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (88.69%) than losses (75.33%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.79%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 88.69%
- Downside Capture
- 75.33%
Expense Ratio
A+ Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.30%, 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
A+ Portfolio ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.26 | 0.88 | +1.38 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.11 | 1.37 | +1.74 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.21 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.03 | 1.39 | +2.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.92 | 6.43 | +15.49 |
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How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIS iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 94 | 2.41 | 3.28 | 1.42 | 4.73 | 17.51 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 58 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 84 | 1.90 | 2.53 | 1.35 | 2.82 | 10.63 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 254.91 | 180.89 | 367.86 | 4,130.10 |
GC=F Gold | 77 | 1.66 | 2.07 | 1.31 | 2.55 | 9.32 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.28 | 2.89 | 1.41 | 5.34 | 18.94 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
A+ Portfolio provided a 1.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.11% | 1.16% | 1.38% | 1.42% | 1.04% | 0.53% | 0.50% | 1.36% | 1.06% | 1.04% | 0.93% | 1.18% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EIS iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 1.34% | 1.44% | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.66% | 1.04% | 0.16% | 2.06% | 0.87% | 2.02% | 1.78% | 2.55% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.48% | 0.55% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.82% | 1.07% | 1.54% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 1.07% | 1.04% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
GC=F Gold | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
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 A+ Portfolio. 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 A+ Portfolio was 40.86%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 359 trading sessions.
The current A+ Portfolio drawdown is 6.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -40.86% | Jun 2, 2008 | 143 | Nov 20, 2008 | 359 | Mar 10, 2010 | 502 |
| -28.14% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 96 | Aug 6, 2020 | 118 |
| -22.27% | Nov 19, 2021 | 227 | Oct 14, 2022 | 283 | Nov 29, 2023 | 510 |
| -15.98% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 69 | Apr 4, 2019 | 134 |
| -15.53% | May 2, 2011 | 130 | Oct 3, 2011 | 121 | Mar 19, 2012 | 251 |
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. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BIL | GC=F | ITA | EIS | SMH | QQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| BIL | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.04 | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| GC=F | 0.03 | -0.01 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| ITA | 0.74 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.77 |
| EIS | 0.68 | -0.04 | 0.07 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.81 |
| SMH | 0.77 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.83 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.89 |
| Portfolio | 0.90 | -0.01 | 0.16 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 1.00 |