Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 25% |
XLU State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 25% |
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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.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.75% | 4.44% | -5.09% | 4.15% | 1.38% | -2.54% | 5.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.06% | 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% |
| 2023 | 3.81% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simple Div and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 2.15 | 2.77 | 1.38 | 3.00 | 11.43 |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 86 | 2.51 | 4.11 | 1.51 | 3.76 | 15.12 |
XLU State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 22 | 0.71 | 1.04 | 1.13 | 1.12 | 2.47 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Simple Div provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.70% | 1.74% | 1.86% | 1.75% | 1.26% | 0.87% | 1.16% | 1.45% | 1.49% | 1.29% | 1.30% | 1.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 3d | 1y 5d | 1y 6moMay 2008 - Nov 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -16.89%Mar 2020 | 29d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -15.71%Oct 2022 | 6mo 12d | 9mo 2d | 1y 3moApr 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2006 pullback2006 | -8.17%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 18dMay 2006 - Oct 2006 |
2015 pullback2015 | -7.76%Sep 2015 | 7mo 14d | 6mo 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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