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1 Aug24 Actual
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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 1 Aug24 Actual, 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
1 Aug24 Actual
0.11%2.15%9.45%9.64%31.23%29.63%22.38%
AXP
American Express Company
0.53%-1.18%-15.13%-13.33%4.33%23.52%15.12%18.65%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
-0.23%2.32%-3.11%-2.06%-1.32%13.25%11.03%13.14%
ETN
Eaton Corporation plc
1.82%0.41%27.32%18.09%23.03%30.80%24.42%23.50%
FSELX
Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio
-9.27%5.76%66.12%60.36%135.04%63.14%43.03%37.56%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
0.25%-8.41%0.30%3.19%30.55%30.08%17.89%
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
1.57%21.37%7.29%15.58%50.32%38.07%39.75%33.71%
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
0.45%-0.30%6.52%5.59%25.21%25.50%15.44%18.91%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
-1.18%-0.60%-14.48%-15.77%-11.77%8.85%11.09%24.64%
STN
Stantec Inc
-0.58%-15.85%-21.89%-22.73%-30.32%7.27%11.85%12.56%
VOT
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF
0.12%1.80%5.49%3.73%7.75%15.09%6.19%11.95%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2018, 1 Aug24 Actual's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, 1 Aug24 Actual closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.20%-1.79%-6.23%13.05%8.72%-3.10%9.45%
20251.95%-0.54%-6.54%4.39%7.39%7.45%2.73%-0.13%5.51%4.37%1.54%-0.13%30.79%
20244.21%8.44%3.06%-3.37%6.28%5.51%-2.82%3.51%1.24%-1.52%4.37%-0.58%31.32%
20237.72%-0.46%8.77%2.22%6.59%6.44%1.54%0.72%-4.91%-0.07%10.56%3.49%50.41%
2022-8.14%-1.58%4.67%-9.47%-0.47%-7.56%10.81%-5.77%-8.15%4.14%8.32%-6.43%-20.20%
20212.74%1.48%1.00%4.64%1.81%5.81%3.25%4.27%-5.66%9.85%1.53%3.33%38.93%

Benchmark Metrics

1 Aug24 Actual has an annualized alpha of 10.04%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2018.

  • This portfolio captured 123.94% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 81.94% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.04% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.91, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
10.04%
Beta
1.04
0.91
Upside Capture
123.94%
Downside Capture
81.94%

Expense Ratio

1 Aug24 Actual has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

1 Aug24 Actual ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


1 Aug24 Actual Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
1 Aug24 Actual Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4949
Sharpe Ratio Rank
1 Aug24 Actual Sortino Ratio Rank: 4747
Sortino Ratio Rank
1 Aug24 Actual Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
1 Aug24 Actual Calmar Ratio Rank: 2626
Calmar Ratio Rank
1 Aug24 Actual Martin Ratio Rank: 3030
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 1 Aug24 Actual and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.09

1.94

+0.16

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.80

2.63

+0.18

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.35

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.13

2.59

-0.46

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

8.59

11.84

-3.26


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
AXP
American Express Company
440.170.401.050.180.40
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
35-0.09-0.031.00-0.14-0.30
ETN
Eaton Corporation plc
630.711.141.141.212.63
FSELX
Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio
934.004.091.579.4835.79
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
341.151.541.231.533.85
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
771.331.901.262.145.32
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
421.522.081.271.505.15
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
24-0.47-0.490.94-0.35-0.73
STN
Stantec Inc
5-1.10-1.430.81-0.85-1.94
VOT
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF
170.480.771.090.491.46

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.

1 Aug24 Actual Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.09
  • 5-Year: 1.14
  • All Time: 1.18

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 falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 1 Aug24 Actual 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

1 Aug24 Actual provided a 1.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.96%2.11%1.68%1.63%1.72%1.59%1.97%1.42%5.15%3.37%2.03%3.70%
AXP
American Express Company
1.09%0.85%0.91%1.24%1.35%1.05%1.42%1.29%1.51%1.32%1.61%1.58%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ETN
Eaton Corporation plc
1.06%1.31%1.13%1.43%2.06%1.76%1.88%3.00%3.85%3.04%3.40%4.23%
FSELX
Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio
9.86%11.11%7.97%7.20%6.69%6.99%8.13%3.36%26.80%14.44%3.82%15.22%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
0.56%0.56%0.67%0.78%1.07%1.23%1.75%1.96%1.94%2.46%2.77%2.37%
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
0.33%0.35%0.43%0.50%0.70%0.41%0.65%0.85%1.12%1.23%1.53%1.43%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
0.86%0.70%0.73%0.74%1.06%0.68%0.94%1.20%1.69%1.86%2.37%2.33%
STN
Stantec Inc
1.07%0.69%0.78%0.79%1.14%1.17%1.42%1.55%1.91%1.79%1.78%1.69%
VOT
Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF
0.63%0.64%0.67%0.71%0.78%0.34%0.56%0.78%0.84%0.72%0.81%0.81%

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 1 Aug24 Actual. 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 1 Aug24 Actual was 27.78%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.

The current 1 Aug24 Actual drawdown is 4.18%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-27.78%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 14d
3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-26.71%Oct 2022
9mo 20d7mo 14d
1y 4moDec 2021 - May 2023
2025 selloff2025
-19.03%Apr 2025
1mo 17d1mo 5d
2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-16.09%Dec 2018
2mo 21d2mo
4mo 21dOct 2018 - Feb 2019
2026 correction2026
-14.76%Mar 2026
2mo23d
2mo 23dJan 2026 - Apr 2026

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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.96, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.67

1.42

1.34

1.29

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.29, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

1 Aug24 Actual correlation to the S&P 500 Index

1 Aug24 Actual has a 0.89 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

0.89

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.91

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.93

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 26, 2018

0.93


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VUG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while GLDM has the lowest at 0.08.

GLDM
0.08
WMT
0.35
LLY
0.35
WM
0.38
STN
0.52
BRK-B
0.60
AXP
0.67
ETN
0.68
MSFT
0.74
FSELX
0.79
VOT
0.89
MGK
0.93
VUG
0.94

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 1 Aug24 Actual. VUG has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while GLDM has the lowest at 0.12.

GLDM
0.12
WMT
0.31
WM
0.31
LLY
0.44
BRK-B
0.46
STN
0.50
AXP
0.56
ETN
0.61
MSFT
0.84
FSELX
0.85
VOT
0.86
MGK
0.95
VUG
0.95

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 26, 2018
Diversification Analysis

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