Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 25% |
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 25% |
NEE NextEra Energy, Inc. | Utilities | 20% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | Healthcare | 15% |
PEP PepsiCo, Inc. | Consumer Defensive | 15% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Best Stocks - Dividend paying, 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
As of Jun 13, 2026, the Best Stocks - Dividend paying returned 3.13% Year-To-Date and 20.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 Best Stocks - Dividend paying | 0.03% | -3.24% | 3.13% | 1.27% | 22.44% | 11.61% | 12.12% | 20.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | -1.52% | -2.37% | 7.29% | 4.81% | 48.78% | 17.21% | 18.59% | 29.36% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 1.07% | 4.96% | 17.68% | 15.11% | 57.15% | 17.82% | 10.94% | 10.46% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.10% | -4.36% | -18.85% | -17.98% | -17.07% | 6.16% | 9.56% | 24.39% |
NEE NextEra Energy, Inc. | 1.36% | -9.47% | 8.63% | 6.81% | 18.32% | 8.11% | 5.94% | 13.51% |
PEP PepsiCo, Inc. | 0.38% | -1.94% | 2.49% | -2.36% | 14.62% | -4.09% | 2.73% | 6.62% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 10, 2003, Best Stocks - Dividend paying's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Oct 2007 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2008 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Best Stocks - Dividend paying closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.55% | 3.49% | -3.64% | 4.81% | 3.05% | -4.77% | 3.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.19% | 1.14% | -3.18% | -3.23% | 3.82% | 2.75% | 4.42% | 4.58% | 3.99% | 3.97% | 2.85% | -2.89% | 17.76% |
| 2024 | -0.22% | -0.10% | 2.69% | -2.29% | 9.14% | 1.19% | 3.23% | 3.00% | 1.69% | -3.95% | 1.81% | -2.19% | 14.23% |
| 2023 | -0.45% | -0.43% | 9.91% | 3.81% | 0.94% | 4.91% | 0.10% | -4.34% | -7.16% | 0.82% | 7.60% | 1.18% | 16.85% |
| 2022 | -5.47% | -3.69% | 5.45% | -7.48% | -0.82% | -3.01% | 9.30% | -3.41% | -8.03% | 5.07% | 4.22% | -5.14% | -13.82% |
| 2021 | 1.27% | -4.73% | 3.17% | 4.31% | -1.58% | 4.54% | 5.75% | 4.37% | -6.16% | 8.86% | 2.28% | 6.54% | 31.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Best Stocks - Dividend paying has an annualized alpha of 11.48%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 10, 2003.
- This portfolio captured 116.76% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 67.90% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.48% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 11.48%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 116.76%
- Downside Capture
- 67.90%
Expense Ratio
Best Stocks - Dividend paying 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
Best Stocks - Dividend paying ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Best Stocks - Dividend paying 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 | 2.00 | 1.86 | +0.14 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.94 | 2.53 | +0.41 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.34 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.20 | 2.53 | +0.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.43 | 11.37 | -1.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 88 | 2.07 | 2.93 | 1.38 | 3.40 | 8.47 |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 96 | 3.42 | 4.94 | 1.61 | 5.28 | 15.52 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 17 | -0.70 | -0.84 | 0.89 | -0.53 | -1.08 |
NEE NextEra Energy, Inc. | 67 | 0.84 | 1.29 | 1.17 | 1.37 | 3.78 |
PEP PepsiCo, Inc. | 60 | 0.62 | 1.11 | 1.12 | 0.83 | 2.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Best Stocks - Dividend paying provided a 1.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.80% | 1.80% | 1.89% | 1.81% | 1.60% | 1.36% | 1.54% | 1.77% | 2.28% | 2.08% | 2.49% | 2.50% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.36% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.18% | 2.48% | 3.40% | 3.00% | 2.52% | 2.45% | 2.53% | 2.57% | 2.74% | 2.38% | 2.73% | 2.87% |
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% |
NEE NextEra Energy, Inc. | 2.77% | 2.82% | 2.87% | 3.08% | 2.03% | 1.65% | 1.81% | 2.06% | 2.55% | 2.52% | 2.91% | 2.96% |
PEP PepsiCo, Inc. | 3.98% | 3.92% | 3.51% | 2.91% | 2.50% | 2.45% | 2.71% | 2.77% | 3.25% | 2.64% | 2.83% | 2.76% |
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 Best Stocks - Dividend paying. 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 Best Stocks - Dividend paying was 45.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 271 trading sessions.
The current Best Stocks - Dividend paying drawdown is 4.77%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.62%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 1y 28d | 2y 3moDec 2007 - Apr 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.30%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 22dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.58%Jun 2022 | 5mo 18d | 12mo 2d | 1y 5moDec 2021 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.34%Apr 2025 | 5mo 17d | 3mo 10d | 8mo 27dOct 2024 - Jul 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.93%Dec 2018 | 3mo 11d | 2mo 24d | 6mo 5dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.76, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 2.04 | 1.73 | 1.49 | 1.35 | 1.37 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.37, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Best Stocks - Dividend paying correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.48 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.60 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 10, 2003 | 0.76 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MSFT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.68, while NEE has the lowest at 0.42.
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