Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 25% |
DELL Dell Technologies Inc. | Technology | 25% |
INTC Intel Corporation | Technology | 25% |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | Technology | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 1998, 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 | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 1998 | 2.55% | 16.24% | 111.60% | 108.57% | 174.16% | 57.07% | 30.26% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | -0.60% | 4.82% | 58.91% | 57.34% | 93.30% | 37.33% | 20.60% | 18.92% |
DELL Dell Technologies Inc. | 1.05% | 59.57% | 216.60% | 206.61% | 266.54% | 104.49% | 52.50% | — |
INTC Intel Corporation | 6.51% | 7.45% | 237.59% | 229.46% | 518.52% | 55.34% | 18.67% | 17.03% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.10% | -4.36% | -18.85% | -17.98% | -17.07% | 6.16% | 9.56% | 24.39% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 21, 2018, 1998's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +43.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 1998 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.11% | 4.47% | 0.50% | 43.60% | 38.67% | -0.87% | 111.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | -2.83% | 5.87% | -6.02% | -2.72% | 11.60% | 10.41% | 0.78% | 1.93% | 14.49% | 10.32% | -4.25% | -4.16% | 37.97% |
| 2024 | 0.10% | 4.12% | 7.72% | -8.43% | 5.39% | 2.35% | -5.34% | -5.91% | 4.22% | -1.36% | 6.76% | -6.53% | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 3.76% | -2.66% | 13.08% | 0.43% | 4.26% | 8.94% | 1.36% | 3.15% | 3.44% | 1.28% | 10.59% | 4.42% | 64.79% |
| 2022 | -5.81% | -4.02% | 1.48% | -9.87% | -0.27% | -8.51% | 3.00% | -8.34% | -12.69% | 9.55% | 10.95% | -8.18% | -30.60% |
| 2021 | 3.92% | 5.70% | 7.58% | 1.89% | 0.81% | 2.20% | 0.79% | 3.87% | -2.65% | 4.70% | 0.04% | 5.14% | 39.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
1998 has an annualized alpha of 11.77%, beta of 1.18, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 2018.
- This portfolio captured 144.88% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.72% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.77% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 11.77%
- Beta
- 1.18
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 144.88%
- Downside Capture
- 93.72%
Expense Ratio
1998 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
1998 ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 1998 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 4.91 | 1.86 | +3.05 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.37 | 2.53 | +2.84 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.72 | 1.34 | +0.38 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 11.64 | 2.53 | +9.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 32.15 | 11.37 | +20.78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 95 | 2.94 | 3.47 | 1.53 | 6.69 | 18.37 |
DELL Dell Technologies Inc. | 96 | 3.89 | 4.57 | 1.56 | 7.91 | 17.63 |
INTC Intel Corporation | 99 | 6.84 | 5.30 | 1.67 | 20.85 | 48.84 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 17 | -0.70 | -0.84 | 0.89 | -0.53 | -1.08 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
1998 provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.71% | 1.11% | 1.69% | 1.79% | 3.05% | 1.43% | 1.70% | 1.55% | 1.80% | 1.79% | 2.13% | 2.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1.36% | 2.12% | 2.69% | 3.07% | 3.17% | 2.32% | 3.20% | 2.88% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 3.28% | 3.02% |
DELL Dell Technologies Inc. | 0.56% | 1.60% | 1.48% | 1.88% | 2.46% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
INTC Intel Corporation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.87% | 1.47% | 5.52% | 2.70% | 2.65% | 2.11% | 2.56% | 2.33% | 2.87% | 2.79% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.91% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
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 1998. 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 1998 was 40.18%, occurring on Oct 11, 2022. Recovery took 228 trading sessions.
The current 1998 drawdown is 3.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -40.18%Oct 2022 | 9mo 2d | 11mo 2d | 1y 7moJan 2022 - Sep 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.93%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 22d | 4mo 24dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.59%Apr 2025 | 10mo 13d | 3mo 1d | 1y 1moMay 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2019 correction2019 | -16.73%Aug 2019 | 3mo 29d | 5mo 3d | 9mo 2dApr 2019 - Jan 2020 |
2025 correction2025 | -14.55%Nov 2025 | 22d | 4mo 5d | 4mo 27dOct 2025 - Mar 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.53 | 1.44 | 1.39 | 1.33 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.33, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
1998 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.62 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 21, 2018 | 0.77 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MSFT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.74, while DELL has the lowest at 0.57.
Asset Correlations Table
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