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BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3, 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 May 5, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of SPLV

Returns By Period

As of Apr 1, 2026, the BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 returned 0.52% Year-To-Date and 12.40% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.91%-5.09%-4.63%-2.39%16.33%16.69%10.18%12.16%
Portfolio
BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3
1.31%-4.87%0.52%1.98%9.41%16.33%12.07%12.40%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
3.39%-4.84%-5.93%-3.62%23.68%22.32%12.88%18.85%
SPLV
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
0.49%-5.33%2.97%0.64%-0.00%7.72%6.82%8.31%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
0.96%-5.10%-4.67%-4.68%-10.02%15.78%13.16%12.79%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
3.79%-11.05%8.57%21.05%49.33%32.92%21.58%13.92%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.18%-2.32%-0.14%0.79%3.95%2.25%-0.76%0.78%
PGR
The Progressive Corporation
-1.56%-7.22%-7.42%-14.59%-25.42%14.89%18.35%22.11%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
-0.02%-1.42%15.71%7.95%5.93%27.83%24.28%22.28%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
-0.71%2.58%2.77%4.43%0.66%4.64%5.20%3.09%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 6, 2011, BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.13%3.46%-4.87%0.52%
20252.98%3.37%-0.08%0.76%1.29%0.27%-0.51%2.32%2.99%-0.36%2.78%-0.93%15.77%
20242.60%2.91%3.00%-2.01%3.31%1.48%2.60%4.00%1.06%-0.40%3.93%-2.88%21.12%
20234.42%-1.85%4.06%1.51%0.12%2.70%1.56%-0.28%-2.52%0.62%5.10%2.50%19.12%
2022-2.47%0.15%3.93%-5.46%-1.30%-4.34%5.43%-2.96%-5.69%3.72%5.07%-3.41%-7.97%
2021-1.76%-0.95%3.02%3.97%1.81%0.04%2.08%1.87%-3.49%3.90%0.31%4.11%15.60%

Benchmark Metrics

BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 has an annualized alpha of 5.41%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 06, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.64%) than losses (40.69%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.41% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.50 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
5.41%
Beta
0.50
0.83
Upside Capture
59.64%
Downside Capture
40.69%

Expense Ratio

BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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

BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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.


BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Risk / Return Rank: 3838
Overall Rank
BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Sortino Ratio Rank: 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Omega Ratio Rank: 3535
Omega Ratio Rank
BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
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

0.97

0.90

+0.08

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.42

1.39

+0.04

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.21

1.21

0.00

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.56

1.40

+0.16

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.51

6.61

-0.10


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
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
691.051.631.231.886.95
SPLV
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
13-0.000.091.010.150.47
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
20-0.55-0.630.91-0.60-1.03
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
871.792.211.332.689.90
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
430.741.091.131.323.31
PGR
The Progressive Corporation
9-1.02-1.320.83-0.83-1.35
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
490.300.571.070.400.80
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
140.090.171.020.130.24

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.

BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 1, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.97
  • 5-Year: 1.30
  • 10-Year: 1.26
  • All Time: 1.21

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 0.97 to 1.64, 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 BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 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

BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.70%1.44%1.43%1.73%0.91%0.78%0.89%1.21%1.10%1.05%0.97%1.14%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.49%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SPLV
Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF
2.12%2.04%1.88%2.45%2.11%1.51%2.12%2.08%2.18%2.03%2.03%2.28%
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%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.82%3.77%3.62%2.91%1.96%0.83%1.08%2.08%2.24%1.82%1.81%1.90%
PGR
The Progressive Corporation
7.01%2.15%0.48%0.25%0.31%6.23%2.68%3.89%1.86%1.21%2.50%2.16%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
0.52%0.59%0.49%2.87%0.76%0.54%3.38%0.86%1.08%4.81%1.09%4.06%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
3.34%3.43%4.48%6.44%0.89%0.00%0.00%2.03%1.08%0.10%0.00%0.00%

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 BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3. 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 BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 was 16.24%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 78 trading sessions.

The current BEATING THE MARKET IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 drawdown is 4.87%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.24%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202078Jul 14, 2020101
-15.04%Mar 31, 2022137Oct 14, 2022167Jun 15, 2023304
-8.56%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201833Feb 12, 201998
-6.85%Jul 20, 201527Aug 25, 201541Oct 22, 201568
-6.6%Apr 3, 20254Apr 8, 202514Apr 29, 202518

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.90, 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

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

BenchmarkGLDIEFUUPPGRCOSTQQQBRK-BSPLVPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.03-0.22-0.190.460.530.900.690.720.87
GLD0.031.000.30-0.44-0.020.020.03-0.040.060.28
IEF-0.220.301.00-0.18-0.17-0.07-0.16-0.25-0.07-0.02
UUP-0.19-0.44-0.181.00-0.06-0.07-0.16-0.13-0.17-0.22
PGR0.46-0.02-0.17-0.061.000.340.340.530.560.57
COST0.530.02-0.07-0.070.341.000.500.410.540.61
QQQ0.900.03-0.16-0.160.340.501.000.500.540.80
BRK-B0.69-0.04-0.25-0.130.530.410.501.000.660.73
SPLV0.720.06-0.07-0.170.560.540.540.661.000.78
Portfolio0.870.28-0.02-0.220.570.610.800.730.781.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 6, 2011