Alternative -1

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Alternative -1, 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.

As of Apr 19, 2025, the Alternative -1 returned -8.43% Year-To-Date and 6.52% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

The table below presents the monthly returns of Alternative -1, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

Alternative -1 has an expense ratio of 0.74%, 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.

The current rank of Alternative -1 is 8, meaning it’s performing worse than 92% of other portfolios on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

The current Alternative -1 Sharpe ratio is -0.11. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.22 to 0.77, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests that it may not be performing as well in terms of risk-adjusted returns compared to many other portfolios. The lower performance could be due to either lower returns, higher volatility, or a combination of both. This might indicate that the portfolio requires some fine-tuning. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to find an allocation that maximizes the Sharpe ratio.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Alternative -1 with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.

Alternative -1 provided a 2.45% 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 Alternative -1. 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 Alternative -1 was 33.02%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.

The current Alternative -1 drawdown is 17.09%.

The current Alternative -1 volatility is 12.15%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.