Asset Allocation
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
| 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 Ultra Conservative | 0.01% | -1.06% | -0.39% | 0.97% | 5.39% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% | — |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.63% | 0.27% | -1.30% | 0.01% | -0.39% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.94% | 0.25% | -1.06% | 0.09% | 1.27% | 1.00% | 0.54% | 0.80% | 0.77% | 0.46% | 0.57% | 0.35% | 6.12% |
| 2024 | 0.60% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.78 | 0.88 | +0.90 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.61 | 1.37 | +1.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.21 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 1.39 | +1.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.70 | 6.43 | +5.27 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | 46 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.20 | 1.39 | 5.44 |
HEQT Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | 69 | 1.24 | 1.80 | 1.27 | 2.07 | 8.73 |
LGLV SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 22 | 0.38 | 0.62 | 1.09 | 0.54 | 2.22 |
BSCP Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
BSCQ Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | 99 | 5.34 | 9.04 | 2.78 | 10.91 | 72.94 |
BSCR Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | 98 | 3.18 | 5.01 | 1.81 | 5.74 | 29.49 |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | — | 3.52 | — | — | — | — |
BSCS Invesco BulletShares 2028 Corporate Bond ETF | 94 | 2.20 | 3.28 | 1.49 | 3.65 | 16.35 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Ultra Conservative provided a 2.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.71% | 3.03% | 3.32% | 3.45% | 1.53% | 0.82% | 0.95% | 1.17% | 1.16% | 0.99% | 0.74% | 0.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 37 | Jun 2, 2025 | 71 |
| -1.82% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -1.28% | Oct 17, 2023 | 9 | Oct 27, 2023 | 5 | Nov 3, 2023 | 14 |
| -1.14% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 5 | Aug 14, 2024 | 21 |
| -1.04% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 11 | May 6, 2024 | 26 |
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
| Benchmark | SWVXX | BSCP | BSCQ | BSCS | LGLV | BSCR | HEQT | HELO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.57 | 0.18 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.92 |
| SWVXX | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.07 | -0.04 | -0.03 | 0.06 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.05 | 0.14 |
| BSCP | 0.14 | -0.07 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.43 | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.24 |
| BSCQ | 0.13 | -0.04 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.15 | 0.77 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| BSCS | 0.19 | -0.03 | 0.43 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.90 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.33 |
| LGLV | 0.57 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.69 |
| BSCR | 0.18 | 0.01 | 0.48 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.34 |
| HEQT | 0.91 | -0.02 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.52 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.91 |
| HELO | 0.94 | -0.05 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.53 | 0.16 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.92 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.69 | 0.34 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 1.00 |