Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 9.09% |
CL Colgate-Palmolive Company | Consumer Defensive | 9.09% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | Healthcare | 9.09% |
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Financial Services | 9.09% |
MELI MercadoLibre, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 9.09% |
MMM 3M Company | Industrials | 9.09% |
NGG National Grid plc | Utilities | 9.09% |
RIO Rio Tinto Group | Basic Materials | 9.09% |
SHEL Shell plc | Energy | 9.09% |
VZ Verizon Communications Inc. | Communication Services | 9.09% |
WMT Walmart Inc. | Consumer Defensive | 9.09% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FIRE 1, 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 Aug 10, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of MELI
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the FIRE 1 returned 8.22% Year-To-Date and 17.19% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio FIRE 1 | 0.12% | -1.47% | 8.22% | 13.62% | 25.98% | 21.80% | 14.33% | 17.19% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.11% | -2.97% | -5.78% | -0.28% | 14.80% | 16.04% | 16.39% | 26.10% |
SHEL Shell plc | 1.16% | 13.08% | 27.88% | 32.18% | 33.17% | 20.18% | 24.80% | 11.74% |
CL Colgate-Palmolive Company | -0.32% | -10.86% | 8.40% | 10.12% | -6.75% | 6.65% | 4.06% | 4.23% |
WMT Walmart Inc. | 0.84% | -1.46% | 13.14% | 24.19% | 41.38% | 37.98% | 24.34% | 20.62% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | -0.44% | -1.50% | 18.06% | 32.21% | 60.80% | 19.22% | 11.44% | 11.41% |
MMM 3M Company | -0.54% | -8.84% | -9.36% | -8.22% | -0.42% | 22.35% | 1.44% | 3.72% |
VZ Verizon Communications Inc. | 0.02% | -2.89% | 23.39% | 17.79% | 17.97% | 15.58% | 2.85% | 4.39% |
NGG National Grid plc | 1.32% | -3.03% | 13.76% | 23.04% | 39.62% | 17.21% | 15.12% | 8.13% |
RIO Rio Tinto Group | -0.38% | 1.87% | 21.32% | 46.53% | 66.02% | 18.61% | 11.87% | 21.01% |
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. | -0.26% | -1.89% | -8.16% | -3.31% | 22.30% | 34.44% | 16.83% | 20.51% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 13, 2007, FIRE 1's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FIRE 1 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.90% | 5.50% | -3.49% | 0.36% | 8.22% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.30% | 3.96% | -1.27% | 0.90% | 2.51% | 1.76% | -0.61% | 4.16% | 1.86% | 1.66% | 2.46% | 0.20% | 25.18% |
| 2024 | 0.81% | -0.35% | 3.04% | 0.04% | 5.24% | 0.91% | 5.74% | 6.29% | 1.11% | -2.98% | 3.22% | -5.00% | 18.89% |
| 2023 | 6.18% | -1.79% | 2.04% | 2.75% | -4.76% | 5.22% | 2.61% | -1.24% | -4.00% | 0.66% | 9.05% | 2.72% | 20.18% |
| 2022 | -0.47% | -1.32% | 3.25% | -5.60% | 0.39% | -8.88% | 6.14% | -3.53% | -7.33% | 8.35% | 7.07% | -3.09% | -6.57% |
| 2021 | -0.12% | 0.96% | 1.32% | 3.38% | 0.91% | 0.89% | 1.35% | 2.02% | -4.44% | 1.31% | -3.52% | 6.87% | 10.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
FIRE 1 has an annualized alpha of 7.20%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 13, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 103.49% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 75.01% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.20% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R² of 0.84, 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
- 7.20%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 103.49%
- Downside Capture
- 75.01%
Expense Ratio
FIRE 1 has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. 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
FIRE 1 ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.82 | 0.88 | +0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.57 | 1.37 | +1.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 1.39 | +1.16 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.02 | 6.43 | +6.59 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 55 | 0.47 | 0.92 | 1.13 | 0.66 | 2.04 |
SHEL Shell plc | 76 | 1.37 | 1.81 | 1.26 | 1.83 | 6.59 |
CL Colgate-Palmolive Company | 26 | -0.32 | -0.32 | 0.96 | -0.34 | -0.60 |
WMT Walmart Inc. | 87 | 1.72 | 2.65 | 1.33 | 3.92 | 10.75 |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 97 | 3.51 | 4.77 | 1.64 | 7.48 | 25.03 |
MMM 3M Company | 36 | -0.01 | 0.20 | 1.03 | -0.02 | -0.06 |
VZ Verizon Communications Inc. | 64 | 0.79 | 1.35 | 1.17 | 1.22 | 2.79 |
NGG National Grid plc | 85 | 1.76 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 3.10 | 10.09 |
RIO Rio Tinto Group | 91 | 2.36 | 2.93 | 1.39 | 4.29 | 14.31 |
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 67 | 0.89 | 1.28 | 1.18 | 1.51 | 4.05 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
FIRE 1 provided a 2.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.38% | 2.65% | 5.03% | 3.32% | 3.71% | 3.26% | 3.02% | 3.30% | 3.48% | 3.51% | 3.15% | 3.74% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
SHEL Shell plc | 3.11% | 3.90% | 4.39% | 3.76% | 3.48% | 3.78% | 5.69% | 6.27% | 6.27% | 2.75% | 6.49% | 8.17% |
CL Colgate-Palmolive Company | 2.44% | 2.61% | 2.18% | 2.40% | 2.36% | 2.10% | 2.05% | 2.48% | 2.79% | 2.11% | 2.37% | 2.25% |
WMT Walmart Inc. | 0.76% | 0.84% | 0.92% | 1.45% | 1.58% | 1.52% | 1.50% | 1.78% | 2.23% | 2.07% | 2.89% | 3.20% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.14% | 2.48% | 3.40% | 3.00% | 2.52% | 2.45% | 2.53% | 2.57% | 2.74% | 2.38% | 2.73% | 2.87% |
MMM 3M Company | 2.06% | 1.82% | 16.27% | 5.49% | 4.97% | 3.33% | 3.36% | 3.26% | 2.86% | 2.00% | 2.49% | 2.72% |
VZ Verizon Communications Inc. | 5.54% | 6.68% | 6.68% | 6.96% | 6.53% | 4.85% | 4.21% | 3.95% | 4.22% | 4.39% | 4.26% | 4.79% |
NGG National Grid plc | 3.55% | 4.03% | 11.81% | 5.20% | 5.18% | 4.75% | 5.32% | 4.94% | 6.51% | 14.95% | 5.07% | 4.73% |
RIO Rio Tinto Group | 4.26% | 4.66% | 7.40% | 5.40% | 10.48% | 10.23% | 5.13% | 7.68% | 6.32% | 4.47% | 3.93% | 7.58% |
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.97% | 1.72% | 1.92% | 2.38% | 2.98% | 2.34% | 2.83% | 2.37% | 2.54% | 1.91% | 2.13% | 2.54% |
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 FIRE 1. 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 FIRE 1 was 47.10%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 183 trading sessions.
The current FIRE 1 drawdown is 3.44%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47.1% | May 19, 2008 | 203 | Mar 9, 2009 | 183 | Nov 25, 2009 | 386 |
| -29.03% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 78 | Jul 14, 2020 | 122 |
| -20.6% | Apr 11, 2022 | 128 | Oct 12, 2022 | 192 | Jul 20, 2023 | 320 |
| -20.32% | May 19, 2015 | 170 | Jan 20, 2016 | 108 | Jun 23, 2016 | 278 |
| -17.14% | Dec 31, 2007 | 48 | Mar 10, 2008 | 48 | May 16, 2008 | 96 |
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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 11.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | WMT | MELI | NGG | AAPL | CL | VZ | SHEL | JNJ | RIO | JPM | MMM | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.62 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.85 |
| WMT | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.19 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.46 |
| MELI | 0.53 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.62 |
| NGG | 0.41 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.51 |
| AAPL | 0.62 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.59 |
| CL | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.21 | 0.37 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.48 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 0.52 |
| VZ | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 0.23 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.26 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.53 |
| SHEL | 0.51 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.61 |
| JNJ | 0.48 | 0.37 | 0.21 | 0.35 | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 0.54 |
| RIO | 0.55 | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.54 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.67 |
| JPM | 0.68 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.41 | 0.34 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.65 |
| MMM | 0.67 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Portfolio | 0.85 | 0.46 | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.59 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.61 | 0.54 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 1.00 |