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Ultra Conservative
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 Ultra Conservative, 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 Sep 29, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of HELO

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Ultra Conservative
0.01%-1.06%-0.39%0.97%5.39%
HELO
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF
0.02%-3.11%-3.36%-1.18%7.62%
HEQT
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF
-0.21%-2.71%-2.01%0.78%10.41%12.25%
LGLV
SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
0.56%-3.99%2.86%2.56%4.88%11.69%9.43%11.36%
BSCP
Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF
BSCQ
Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF
0.08%0.31%0.82%1.92%4.47%4.62%1.59%
BSCR
Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF
0.05%0.01%0.56%1.64%4.67%4.66%1.56%
SWVXX
Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund
0.00%0.00%0.57%1.55%3.68%4.68%
BSCS
Invesco BulletShares 2028 Corporate Bond ETF
0.10%-0.30%0.32%1.38%4.97%4.96%1.61%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 2, 2023, Ultra Conservative's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.

Historically, 84% of months were positive and 16% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.

On a daily basis, Ultra Conservative closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +1.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -1.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.63%0.27%-1.30%0.01%-0.39%
20250.94%0.25%-1.06%0.09%1.27%1.00%0.54%0.80%0.77%0.46%0.57%0.35%6.12%
20240.60%0.98%1.00%-0.68%1.66%1.11%0.93%1.34%0.99%0.06%1.63%-0.57%9.39%
2023-0.33%2.94%1.55%4.18%

Benchmark Metrics

Ultra Conservative has an annualized alpha of 4.33%, beta of 0.18, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2023.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (28.05%) than losses (13.76%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.33% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.18 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
4.33%
Beta
0.18
0.87
Upside Capture
28.05%
Downside Capture
13.76%

Expense Ratio

Ultra Conservative has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range. 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

Ultra Conservative 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.


Ultra Conservative Risk / Return Rank: 8282
Overall Rank
Ultra Conservative Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Ultra Conservative Sortino Ratio Rank: 8787
Sortino Ratio Rank
Ultra Conservative Omega Ratio Rank: 9090
Omega Ratio Rank
Ultra Conservative Calmar Ratio Rank: 7272
Calmar Ratio Rank
Ultra Conservative Martin Ratio Rank: 7878
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

1.78

0.88

+0.90

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.61

1.37

+1.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.21

+0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.54

1.39

+1.15

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.70

6.43

+5.27


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
HELO
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF
460.891.341.201.395.44
HEQT
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF
691.241.801.272.078.73
LGLV
SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
220.380.621.090.542.22
BSCP
Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF
BSCQ
Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF
995.349.042.7810.9172.94
BSCR
Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF
983.185.011.815.7429.49
SWVXX
Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund
3.52
BSCS
Invesco BulletShares 2028 Corporate Bond ETF
942.203.281.493.6516.35

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.

Ultra Conservative Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.78
  • All Time: 2.63

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 1.00 to 1.68, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Ultra Conservative 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

Ultra Conservative provided a 2.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.71%3.03%3.32%3.45%1.53%0.82%0.95%1.17%1.16%0.99%0.74%0.30%
HELO
JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF
0.66%0.67%0.60%0.19%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
HEQT
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF
1.28%1.19%1.29%4.10%3.94%0.27%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
LGLV
SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
2.00%1.94%1.93%2.03%1.95%1.65%1.98%1.89%2.09%4.39%2.54%2.97%
BSCP
Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF
2.97%3.99%3.96%3.39%2.24%1.93%2.42%3.12%3.26%2.93%2.94%0.75%
BSCQ
Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF
4.15%4.14%4.05%3.53%2.54%1.91%2.42%2.96%3.32%2.92%0.51%0.00%
BSCR
Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF
4.30%4.26%4.27%3.74%2.65%2.12%2.46%3.11%3.35%0.78%0.00%0.00%
SWVXX
Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund
3.61%4.06%5.02%4.91%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BSCS
Invesco BulletShares 2028 Corporate Bond ETF
4.47%4.46%4.54%3.90%2.72%2.14%2.50%3.04%1.42%0.00%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 Ultra Conservative. 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 Ultra Conservative was 3.33%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 37 trading sessions.

The current Ultra Conservative drawdown is 1.31%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-3.33%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202537Jun 2, 202571
-1.82%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-1.28%Oct 17, 20239Oct 27, 20235Nov 3, 202314
-1.14%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 20245Aug 14, 202421
-1.04%Apr 1, 202415Apr 19, 202411May 6, 202426

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 5.41, 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.

BenchmarkSWVXXBSCPBSCQBSCSLGLVBSCRHEQTHELOPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.010.140.130.190.570.180.910.940.92
SWVXX-0.011.00-0.07-0.04-0.030.060.01-0.02-0.050.14
BSCP0.14-0.071.000.550.430.120.480.110.120.24
BSCQ0.13-0.040.551.000.720.150.770.120.100.25
BSCS0.19-0.030.430.721.000.270.900.170.170.33
LGLV0.570.060.120.150.271.000.280.520.530.69
BSCR0.180.010.480.770.900.281.000.150.160.34
HEQT0.91-0.020.110.120.170.520.151.000.880.91
HELO0.94-0.050.120.100.170.530.160.881.000.91
Portfolio0.920.140.240.250.330.690.340.910.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 2, 2023