Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
MGK Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24.40% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 19.10% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 15% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | Healthcare | 10.50% |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 7.60% |
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 5.80% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4.30% |
AXP American Express Company | Financial Services | 3.20% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 2.90% |
WM Waste Management, Inc. | Industrials | 2.40% |
WMT Walmart Inc. | Consumer Defensive | 2.10% |
ETN Eaton Corporation plc | Industrials | 1.40% |
STN Stantec Inc | Industrials | 1.30% |
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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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.20% | -1.79% | -6.23% | 13.05% | 8.72% | -3.10% | 9.45% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.95% | -0.54% | -6.54% | 4.39% | 7.39% | 7.45% | 2.73% | -0.13% | 5.51% | 4.37% | 1.54% | -0.13% | 30.79% |
| 2024 | 4.21% | 8.44% | 3.06% | -3.37% | 6.28% | 5.51% | -2.82% | 3.51% | 1.24% | -1.52% | 4.37% | -0.58% | 31.32% |
| 2023 | 7.72% | -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% |
| 2021 | 2.74% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 1 Aug24 Actual and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AXP American Express Company | 44 | 0.17 | 0.40 | 1.05 | 0.18 | 0.40 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 35 | -0.09 | -0.03 | 1.00 | -0.14 | -0.30 |
ETN Eaton Corporation plc | 63 | 0.71 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 2.63 |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 93 | 4.00 | 4.09 | 1.57 | 9.48 | 35.79 |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 34 | 1.15 | 1.54 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 3.85 |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 77 | 1.33 | 1.90 | 1.26 | 2.14 | 5.32 |
MGK Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | 42 | 1.52 | 2.08 | 1.27 | 1.50 | 5.15 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 24 | -0.47 | -0.49 | 0.94 | -0.35 | -0.73 |
STN Stantec Inc | 5 | -1.10 | -1.43 | 0.81 | -0.85 | -1.94 |
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 17 | 0.48 | 0.77 | 1.09 | 0.49 | 1.46 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
1 Aug24 Actual provided a 1.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.96% | 2.11% | 1.68% | 1.63% | 1.72% | 1.59% | 1.97% | 1.42% | 5.15% | 3.37% | 2.03% | 3.70% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 2d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.71%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 7mo 14d | 1y 4moDec 2021 - May 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.03%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.09%Dec 2018 | 2mo 21d | 2mo | 4mo 21dOct 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.76%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 23d | 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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