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Hi Dividend ETFs
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hi Dividend ETFs, 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 May 23, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of BINC

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Hi Dividend ETFs
0.06%-1.57%2.24%5.26%15.60%
USHY
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
0.19%-0.24%0.14%1.28%7.26%8.52%4.25%
USHYX
USAA High Income Fund
0.44%-0.62%-0.16%0.86%6.86%7.82%3.68%5.42%
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
0.14%-1.30%-0.37%0.82%5.40%
PFFA
Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF
0.19%-2.61%-1.94%-1.06%6.56%12.43%6.12%
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.11%-2.90%3.69%6.32%17.17%15.13%10.98%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
0.11%-2.81%3.80%6.43%17.34%14.92%11.04%11.27%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.11%-0.87%6.26%13.90%33.42%20.17%12.59%10.36%
VIHAX
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.12%-1.00%6.62%14.18%33.75%20.75%12.68%10.53%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 24, 2023, Hi Dividend ETFs's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Hi Dividend ETFs closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.02%2.47%-3.69%0.55%2.24%
20252.45%1.49%-0.92%-0.37%2.59%2.60%0.69%2.88%1.31%0.06%1.94%1.11%16.94%
20240.22%1.30%2.68%-1.79%2.78%-0.33%3.06%2.23%2.01%-1.40%1.95%-2.24%10.78%
2023-1.19%4.14%2.85%-1.37%-1.81%-2.33%5.66%4.82%10.88%

Benchmark Metrics

Hi Dividend ETFs has an annualized alpha of 6.59%, beta of 0.43, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 24, 2023.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.52%) than losses (39.27%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.59% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.43 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
6.59%
Beta
0.43
0.67
Upside Capture
59.52%
Downside Capture
39.27%

Expense Ratio

Hi Dividend ETFs has an expense ratio of 0.40%, 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

Hi Dividend ETFs ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


Hi Dividend ETFs Risk / Return Rank: 7373
Overall Rank
Hi Dividend ETFs Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Hi Dividend ETFs Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
Hi Dividend ETFs Omega Ratio Rank: 8585
Omega Ratio Rank
Hi Dividend ETFs Calmar Ratio Rank: 5959
Calmar Ratio Rank
Hi Dividend ETFs Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.71

0.88

+0.82

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.31

1.37

+0.95

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.17

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.11

1.39

+0.72

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.61

6.43

+3.18


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
USHY
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
721.321.941.311.919.61
USHYX
USAA High Income Fund
942.273.201.542.8912.53
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
791.842.431.402.008.09
PFFA
Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF
290.660.891.140.842.94
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
561.181.691.261.566.86
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
601.151.651.251.596.96
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
902.112.791.443.0412.35
VIHAX
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
942.393.041.493.2413.18

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.

Hi Dividend ETFs Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.71
  • All Time: 1.84

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Hi Dividend ETFs 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

Hi Dividend ETFs provided a 5.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.21%4.98%5.63%5.23%4.76%3.96%3.98%4.70%3.72%1.95%1.70%1.21%
USHY
iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
6.93%6.79%6.89%6.63%6.08%5.07%5.30%5.92%6.30%0.73%0.00%0.00%
USHYX
USAA High Income Fund
7.02%5.48%7.65%7.15%5.89%4.83%5.23%5.78%6.31%5.72%5.91%6.44%
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
5.91%5.86%6.14%3.13%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PFFA
Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF
9.92%9.47%9.18%9.56%10.75%7.64%8.54%10.02%5.15%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.35%2.42%2.72%3.09%2.98%2.74%3.16%3.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.37%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.61%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%
VIHAX
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.58%3.69%4.85%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%5.63%4.28%3.16%2.37%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 Hi Dividend ETFs. 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 Hi Dividend ETFs was 8.22%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.

The current Hi Dividend ETFs drawdown is 3.46%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-8.22%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 202523May 12, 202537
-6.35%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202324Dec 1, 202387
-5.53%Feb 26, 202617Mar 20, 2026
-3.39%Mar 28, 202413Apr 16, 202417May 9, 202430
-3.33%Aug 1, 20243Aug 5, 20249Aug 16, 202412

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 8.00, 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

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

BenchmarkPFFABINCUSHYXVYMVHYAXUSHYVIHAXVYMIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.450.420.500.740.740.670.630.620.76
PFFA0.451.000.550.520.490.490.590.480.490.66
BINC0.420.551.000.620.410.410.740.510.520.61
USHYX0.500.520.621.000.460.460.700.510.510.63
VYM0.740.490.410.461.001.000.610.670.680.88
VHYAX0.740.490.410.461.001.000.610.670.680.88
USHY0.670.590.740.700.610.611.000.610.630.77
VIHAX0.630.480.510.510.670.670.611.000.980.89
VYMI0.620.490.520.510.680.680.630.981.000.90
Portfolio0.760.660.610.630.880.880.770.890.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 24, 2023