Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 15% |
MSFT.TO Microsoft CDR (CAD Hedged) | Technology | 10% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | Communication Services | 10% |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | Technology | 10% |
AXP American Express Company | Financial Services | 10% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 5% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | Communication Services | 5% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 5% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 5% |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | Technology | 5% |
BAC Bank of America Corporation | Financial Services | 5% |
V Visa Inc. | Financial Services | 5% |
MA Mastercard Incorporated | Financial Services | 5% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 5% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in simple, 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
| 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 simple | 1.11% | -1.44% | 11.19% | 11.20% | 46.27% | 33.18% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | -1.52% | -2.37% | 7.29% | 4.81% | 48.78% | 17.21% | 18.59% | 29.36% |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 4.73% | 13.76% | 138.87% | 142.70% | 340.40% | 60.16% | 44.46% | 60.93% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -1.23% | -10.73% | 3.35% | 5.46% | 12.47% | 23.49% | 7.35% | 20.83% |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | -0.91% | -13.12% | 10.62% | 6.58% | 54.87% | 67.17% | 55.09% | 40.96% |
AXP American Express Company | 2.18% | 4.05% | -11.56% | -14.47% | 14.27% | 24.40% | 16.02% | 19.88% |
BAC Bank of America Corporation | 2.31% | 13.79% | 3.72% | 3.46% | 30.78% | 27.43% | 8.79% | 18.19% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.71% | 1.07% | -2.67% | -2.06% | 0.35% | 13.30% | 11.27% | 13.22% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.53% | -10.27% | 15.06% | 16.44% | 106.51% | 43.10% | 24.46% | 25.76% |
MA Mastercard Incorporated | 0.71% | 0.01% | -13.89% | -14.05% | -12.30% | 10.32% | 6.66% | 18.64% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | -0.26% | -8.32% | -14.03% | -11.84% | -16.71% | 28.18% | 11.52% | 17.39% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 26, 2022, simple's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +19.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -13.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, simple closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.02% | -6.66% | -4.23% | 19.10% | 10.59% | -4.60% | 11.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.69% | -4.99% | -7.34% | 0.37% | 10.30% | 7.49% | 4.59% | 3.47% | 5.19% | 10.10% | -1.05% | -0.59% | 31.35% |
| 2024 | 3.81% | 7.98% | 1.24% | -2.77% | 6.38% | 5.17% | 0.30% | 1.66% | 4.24% | -1.54% | 6.18% | 3.09% | 41.43% |
| 2023 | 14.35% | 2.02% | 9.60% | 0.70% | 10.32% | 6.67% | 3.14% | -2.05% | -5.36% | -2.15% | 12.92% | 7.07% | 71.38% |
| 2022 | 5.10% | -5.73% | -13.26% | 3.22% | 8.21% | -9.50% | -13.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
simple has an annualized alpha of 8.19%, beta of 1.36, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 26, 2022.
- This portfolio captured 172.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 116.99% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.19% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 8.19%
- Beta
- 1.36
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 172.64%
- Downside Capture
- 116.99%
Expense Ratio
simple 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
simple ranks 57 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 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 | 2.33 | 1.86 | +0.47 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.08 | 2.53 | +0.54 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.34 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.56 | 2.53 | +0.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.47 | 11.37 | -2.90 |
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 |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 98 | 5.01 | 4.54 | 1.60 | 12.04 | 24.74 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 53 | 0.40 | 0.76 | 1.09 | 0.55 | 1.29 |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 73 | 1.11 | 1.69 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 4.11 |
AXP American Express Company | 52 | 0.39 | 0.69 | 1.09 | 0.44 | 0.93 |
BAC Bank of America Corporation | 75 | 1.36 | 1.85 | 1.24 | 1.64 | 4.21 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 38 | -0.02 | 0.08 | 1.01 | -0.02 | -0.05 |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 96 | 3.62 | 4.92 | 1.59 | 5.20 | 18.48 |
MA Mastercard Incorporated | 11 | -0.74 | -0.91 | 0.89 | -0.79 | -1.59 |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 20 | -0.51 | -0.54 | 0.93 | -0.54 | -1.12 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
simple provided a 0.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.54% | 0.45% | 0.49% | 0.56% | 0.65% | 0.44% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.77% | 0.58% | 0.67% | 0.69% |
| 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% |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.94% | 1.71% | 3.02% | 2.24% | 3.05% | 3.54% | 3.11% | 1.87% | 1.43% | 1.13% |
AXP American Express Company | 1.05% | 0.85% | 0.91% | 1.24% | 1.35% | 1.05% | 1.42% | 1.29% | 1.51% | 1.32% | 1.61% | 1.58% |
BAC Bank of America Corporation | 2.72% | 1.96% | 2.28% | 2.73% | 2.60% | 1.75% | 2.38% | 1.87% | 2.19% | 1.32% | 1.13% | 1.19% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.24% | 0.27% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MA Mastercard Incorporated | 0.67% | 0.53% | 0.50% | 0.53% | 0.56% | 0.49% | 0.45% | 0.44% | 0.53% | 0.58% | 0.74% | 0.66% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 simple. 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 was 25.38%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current simple drawdown is 4.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -25.38%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 2mo 17d | 6mo 9dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -25.08%Nov 2022 | 2mo 19d | 4mo 28d | 7mo 17dAug 2022 - Mar 2023 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.83%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 23d | 5mo 24dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -14.07%Aug 2024 | 27d | 2mo 23d | 3mo 20dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2023 correction2023 | -12.44%Oct 2023 | 3mo 9d | 19d | 3mo 28dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
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 14 assets, with an effective number of assets of 11.76, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.83 | 1.54 | 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 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 26, 2022 | 0.91 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. AMZN has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.68, while BRK-B has the lowest at 0.49.
Asset Correlations Table
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