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Simple Div
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SHY 25.00%GLD 25.00%QQQ 25.00%XLU 25.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Simple Div, 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 9, 2026, the Simple Div returned 5.83% Year-To-Date and 11.74% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Simple Div
0.11%-2.50%5.83%6.51%20.71%18.94%12.01%11.74%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.26%-8.41%0.24%3.07%30.18%29.71%17.55%12.56%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
1.56%0.68%16.71%15.00%35.78%27.15%16.98%21.59%
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.05%-0.19%0.34%0.74%3.33%4.04%1.70%1.63%
XLU
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
-1.87%-2.68%2.66%3.35%10.26%12.85%9.10%8.99%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 19, 2004, Simple Div's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Simple Div closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.75%4.44%-5.09%4.15%1.38%-2.54%5.83%
20253.06%0.42%0.81%1.93%3.13%2.00%1.65%1.28%5.43%2.71%1.50%-0.78%25.60%
2024-0.57%1.62%4.14%-0.03%4.34%0.19%2.92%2.26%3.86%0.42%1.53%-2.17%19.92%
20233.81%-3.05%6.08%0.88%0.08%1.40%2.24%-2.14%-3.88%1.72%4.82%2.49%14.85%
2022-3.58%-0.07%3.56%-5.09%0.04%-3.87%3.94%-2.12%-6.66%0.99%5.41%-1.66%-9.46%
2021-0.96%-3.11%2.76%3.44%1.05%-0.92%2.47%2.02%-3.83%3.42%-0.10%3.47%9.77%

Benchmark Metrics

Simple Div has an annualized alpha of 5.84%, beta of 0.42, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2004.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (52.04%) than losses (32.35%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.84% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.42 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
5.84%
Beta
0.42
0.62
Upside Capture
52.04%
Downside Capture
32.35%

Expense Ratio

Simple Div has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low. 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

Simple Div ranks 41 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.


Simple Div Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
Simple Div Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Simple Div Sortino Ratio Rank: 3434
Sortino Ratio Rank
Simple Div Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
Simple Div Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
Simple Div Martin Ratio Rank: 3939
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simple Div and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.97

1.94

+0.03

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.55

2.63

-0.08

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.38

1.35

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.76

2.59

+0.17

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.34

11.84

-1.50


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
331.131.511.231.513.78
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
692.152.771.383.0011.43
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
862.514.111.513.7615.12
XLU
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
220.711.041.131.122.47

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.

Simple Div Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.97
  • 5-Year: 1.18
  • 10-Year: 1.16
  • All Time: 0.99

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 1.62 to 2.52, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Simple Div 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

Simple Div provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.70%1.74%1.86%1.75%1.26%0.87%1.16%1.45%1.49%1.29%1.30%1.30%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.39%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.69%3.81%3.92%2.99%1.30%0.26%0.94%2.12%1.72%0.98%0.71%0.54%
XLU
State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF
2.73%2.71%2.96%3.39%2.92%2.79%3.14%2.95%3.33%3.33%3.41%3.67%

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 Simple Div. 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 Simple Div was 26.29%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 255 trading sessions.

The current Simple Div drawdown is 2.82%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-26.29%Nov 2008
6mo 3d1y 5d
1y 6moMay 2008 - Nov 2009
COVID crash2020
-16.89%Mar 2020
29d2mo 20d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-15.71%Oct 2022
6mo 12d9mo 2d
1y 3moApr 2022 - Jul 2023
2006 pullback2006
-8.17%Jun 2006
1mo 4d4mo 14d
5mo 18dMay 2006 - Oct 2006
2015 pullback2015
-7.76%Sep 2015
7mo 14d6mo 1d
1y 1moJan 2015 - Mar 2016

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
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.46

1.50

1.47

1.44

1.46

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.46, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Simple Div correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Simple Div has a 0.61 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.61

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.68

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.73

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.70

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 19, 2004

0.72


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.89, while SHY has the lowest at -0.18.

SHY
-0.18
GLD
0.07
XLU
0.49
QQQ
0.89

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Simple Div. QQQ has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.70, while SHY has the lowest at 0.07.

SHY
0.07
GLD
0.54
XLU
0.69
QQQ
0.70

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

SHYGLDXLUQQQ
SHY1.000.240.02-0.15
GLD0.241.000.110.05
XLU0.020.111.000.36
QQQ-0.150.050.361.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 19, 2004
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