Asset Allocation
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.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.13% | 3.46% | -4.87% | 0.52% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.98% | 3.37% | -0.08% | 0.76% | 1.29% | 0.27% | -0.51% | 2.32% | 2.99% | -0.36% | 2.78% | -0.93% | 15.77% |
| 2024 | 2.60% | 2.91% | 3.00% | -2.01% | 3.31% | 1.48% | 2.60% | 4.00% | 1.06% | -0.40% | 3.93% | -2.88% | 21.12% |
| 2023 | 4.42% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.97 | 0.90 | +0.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.42 | 1.39 | +0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 1.40 | +0.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.51 | 6.61 | -0.10 |
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 Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 1.05 | 1.63 | 1.23 | 1.88 | 6.95 |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 13 | -0.00 | 0.09 | 1.01 | 0.15 | 0.47 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 20 | -0.55 | -0.63 | 0.91 | -0.60 | -1.03 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 87 | 1.79 | 2.21 | 1.33 | 2.68 | 9.90 |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 43 | 0.74 | 1.09 | 1.13 | 1.32 | 3.31 |
PGR The Progressive Corporation | 9 | -1.02 | -1.32 | 0.83 | -0.83 | -1.35 |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 49 | 0.30 | 0.57 | 1.07 | 0.40 | 0.80 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 14 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 1.02 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
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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.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.70% | 1.44% | 1.43% | 1.73% | 0.91% | 0.78% | 0.89% | 1.21% | 1.10% | 1.05% | 0.97% | 1.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 78 | Jul 14, 2020 | 101 |
| -15.04% | Mar 31, 2022 | 137 | Oct 14, 2022 | 167 | Jun 15, 2023 | 304 |
| -8.56% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 33 | Feb 12, 2019 | 98 |
| -6.85% | Jul 20, 2015 | 27 | Aug 25, 2015 | 41 | Oct 22, 2015 | 68 |
| -6.6% | Apr 3, 2025 | 4 | Apr 8, 2025 | 14 | Apr 29, 2025 | 18 |
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
| Benchmark | GLD | IEF | UUP | PGR | COST | QQQ | BRK-B | SPLV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | -0.22 | -0.19 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.90 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.87 |
| GLD | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.30 | -0.44 | -0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | -0.04 | 0.06 | 0.28 |
| IEF | -0.22 | 0.30 | 1.00 | -0.18 | -0.17 | -0.07 | -0.16 | -0.25 | -0.07 | -0.02 |
| UUP | -0.19 | -0.44 | -0.18 | 1.00 | -0.06 | -0.07 | -0.16 | -0.13 | -0.17 | -0.22 |
| PGR | 0.46 | -0.02 | -0.17 | -0.06 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.53 | 0.56 | 0.57 |
| COST | 0.53 | 0.02 | -0.07 | -0.07 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.41 | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | 0.03 | -0.16 | -0.16 | 0.34 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.80 |
| BRK-B | 0.69 | -0.04 | -0.25 | -0.13 | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.73 |
| SPLV | 0.72 | 0.06 | -0.07 | -0.17 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.78 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.28 | -0.02 | -0.22 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 1.00 |