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NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5)

Currency in USD · Last updated Apr 3, 2026

Asset Allocation

SMH 40.00%VOO 35.00%NVDA 15.00%AAPL 6.00%1 position 4.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
AAPL
Apple Inc		Technology
6%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation		Consumer Defensive
4%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation		Technology
15%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF		Semiconductors, Technology Equities
40%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF		S&P 500
35%

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5), 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 Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) returned 1.94% Year-To-Date and 31.68% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5)
0.29%-1.35%1.94%5.48%48.29%39.69%27.81%31.68%
Portfolio components:
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF		0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF		0.09%0.32%8.94%16.35%83.82%44.85%26.17%31.69%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation		0.93%-1.47%-4.88%-6.08%60.69%85.17%66.71%70.07%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation		1.85%0.71%17.86%11.02%5.74%28.60%24.74%22.54%
AAPL
Apple Inc		0.11%-2.97%-5.78%-0.28%14.80%16.04%16.39%26.10%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5)'s average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.78%-0.62%-4.59%1.64%1.94%
2025-0.45%-1.27%-8.45%-0.30%11.06%11.17%3.97%1.32%7.81%6.94%-2.91%1.47%32.53%
20246.68%12.51%6.03%-4.09%11.98%7.48%-2.31%1.14%1.41%0.21%3.55%-1.02%51.21%
202315.14%2.81%9.84%-1.64%12.47%7.12%5.18%-1.07%-6.86%-3.47%12.57%7.00%73.59%
2022-9.20%-2.41%4.09%-14.68%1.84%-12.66%14.39%-8.22%-12.65%6.32%13.90%-9.49%-29.65%
20210.78%3.69%1.89%4.32%2.32%7.59%1.36%4.86%-5.37%9.46%9.99%0.78%49.21%

Benchmark Metrics

NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) has an annualized alpha of 11.41%, beta of 1.24, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.

  • This portfolio captured 166.68% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.61% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.41% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
Alpha
11.41%
Beta
1.24
R²
0.78
Upside Capture
166.68%
Downside Capture
101.61%

Expense Ratio

NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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.

SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% 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.

NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) Risk / Return Rank: 8383
Overall Rank
NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8181
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) Sortino Ratio Rank: 8282
Sortino Ratio Rank
NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) Omega Ratio Rank: 8080
Omega Ratio Rank
NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
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

PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.76

0.88

+0.88

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.45

1.37

+1.09

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.49

1.39

+2.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.72

6.43

+7.29

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF		540.981.491.231.537.13
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF		942.282.891.415.3418.94
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation		811.472.171.273.027.54
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation		450.290.561.070.360.72
AAPL
Apple Inc		550.470.921.130.662.04

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.

NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.76
  • 5-Year: 1.01
  • 10-Year: 1.20
  • All Time: 1.13

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) 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

NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) provided a 0.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.57%0.57%0.66%0.90%1.15%0.70%1.01%1.40%1.69%1.52%1.25%2.05%
Portfolio components:
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF		1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
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%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation		0.02%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.11%0.05%0.12%0.27%0.46%0.29%0.45%1.20%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation		0.51%0.59%0.49%2.87%0.76%0.54%3.38%0.86%1.08%4.81%1.09%4.06%
AAPL
Apple Inc		0.41%0.38%0.40%0.49%0.70%0.49%0.61%1.04%1.79%1.45%1.93%1.93%

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 NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5). 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 NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) was 39.57%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 154 trading sessions.

The current NOW: VOO(35)+SMH(40)+NVDA(15)+AAPL(5)+COST(5) drawdown is 6.74%.

Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-39.57%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022154May 26, 2023356
-32.03%Feb 20, 202022Mar 20, 202053Jun 5, 202075
-27.76%Sep 5, 201877Dec 24, 201881Apr 23, 2019158
-26.44%Jan 24, 202552Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 2025104
-25.79%Feb 18, 2011127Aug 19, 2011150Mar 26, 2012277

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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.22, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.
BenchmarkCOSTAAPLNVDASMHVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.530.620.610.771.000.84
COST0.531.000.360.310.380.530.45
AAPL0.620.361.000.460.540.620.62
NVDA0.610.310.461.000.770.600.87
SMH0.770.380.540.771.000.770.96
VOO1.000.530.620.600.771.000.84
Portfolio0.840.450.620.870.960.841.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2010