Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Best Ideas, 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 Apr 29, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of SCHY
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Best Ideas | 0.05% | -2.95% | 1.31% | 3.84% | 18.56% | 15.22% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | -0.24% | -2.08% | -5.03% | -4.29% | -9.96% | 15.44% | 13.08% | 12.79% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.03% | -4.86% | -9.70% | -8.12% | 22.88% | 22.25% | 12.77% | 17.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.29% | 12.35% | 13.59% | 18.75% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
JAAA Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 0.10% | 0.32% | 0.83% | 2.12% | 5.57% | 6.79% | 4.59% | — |
SPHD Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 0.34% | -4.21% | 4.62% | 2.21% | 6.44% | 10.08% | 7.05% | 7.30% |
TDVG T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | -0.02% | -4.14% | -0.24% | 1.98% | 15.12% | 13.08% | 9.65% | — |
IGPT Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | -0.06% | -5.42% | -0.09% | 6.98% | 55.01% | 20.60% | 3.71% | 16.35% |
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | -0.24% | -2.48% | 2.46% | 5.42% | 19.84% | 14.40% | 7.92% | — |
RDVY First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 0.06% | -3.69% | -0.57% | 2.36% | 24.55% | 16.90% | 10.19% | 14.68% |
SCHY Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | 0.41% | -1.66% | 7.50% | 15.08% | 30.59% | 15.06% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 2021, Best Ideas's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Best Ideas closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.18% | 2.73% | -4.93% | 0.54% | 1.31% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.98% | 0.97% | -1.41% | -0.72% | 3.23% | 2.79% | 0.07% | 3.15% | 1.65% | 0.77% | 1.74% | 0.67% | 16.95% |
| 2024 | 1.39% | 3.57% | 3.09% | -3.67% | 4.00% | 0.82% | 3.57% | 2.88% | 1.09% | -1.70% | 4.16% | -4.34% | 15.35% |
| 2023 | 5.09% | -2.57% | 1.66% | 1.38% | -1.37% | 4.95% | 3.35% | -2.39% | -3.44% | -2.35% | 7.74% | 4.48% | 16.97% |
| 2022 | -2.82% | -1.06% | 2.67% | -6.14% | 0.46% | -7.67% | 6.02% | -3.57% | -7.48% | 7.12% | 6.51% | -3.40% | -10.39% |
| 2021 | -0.85% | 1.83% | -0.07% | 0.43% | 1.43% | -4.05% | 4.40% | -2.71% | 4.55% | 4.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
Best Ideas has an annualized alpha of 1.41%, beta of 0.73, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 78.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.39% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.41%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 76.39%
- Downside Capture
- 78.39%
Expense Ratio
Best Ideas has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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
Best Ideas ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.10 | 0.88 | +0.22 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.62 | 1.37 | +0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 1.39 | +0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.32 | 6.43 | +0.88 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 15 | -0.62 | -0.73 | 0.90 | -0.70 | -1.19 |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 34 | 0.72 | 1.19 | 1.17 | 1.04 | 3.47 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
JAAA Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 95 | 2.79 | 3.59 | 1.91 | 3.45 | 24.03 |
SPHD Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 16 | 0.25 | 0.44 | 1.06 | 0.32 | 1.03 |
TDVG T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 37 | 0.75 | 1.15 | 1.17 | 1.06 | 4.92 |
IGPT Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 76 | 1.46 | 2.07 | 1.28 | 2.72 | 9.78 |
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | 66 | 1.34 | 1.85 | 1.27 | 1.96 | 7.44 |
RDVY First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 47 | 0.92 | 1.41 | 1.20 | 1.43 | 6.23 |
SCHY Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | 90 | 2.23 | 2.93 | 1.42 | 3.32 | 12.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Best Ideas provided a 2.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.14% | 2.17% | 2.36% | 2.47% | 2.17% | 1.99% | 1.32% | 1.21% | 1.34% | 1.05% | 1.10% | 1.00% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.43% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.22% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
JAAA Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 5.14% | 5.30% | 6.35% | 6.11% | 2.74% | 1.21% | 0.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SPHD Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 4.31% | 4.02% | 3.41% | 4.48% | 3.89% | 3.45% | 4.89% | 4.07% | 4.40% | 3.14% | 3.83% | 3.49% |
TDVG T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth ETF | 1.06% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.31% | 1.15% | 0.80% | 0.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IGPT Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.41% | 6.21% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.15% |
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | 2.49% | 2.51% | 2.44% | 2.79% | 2.69% | 2.27% | 2.41% | 2.65% | 2.97% | 2.43% | 1.18% | 0.00% |
RDVY First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 1.02% | 1.11% | 1.64% | 2.09% | 2.21% | 1.04% | 1.53% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.25% | 2.07% | 2.14% |
SCHY Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.55% | 4.64% | 3.97% | 3.67% | 1.73% | 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 Best Ideas. 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 Ideas was 19.33%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 191 trading sessions.
The current Best Ideas drawdown is 4.49%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.33% | Jan 5, 2022 | 194 | Oct 12, 2022 | 191 | Jul 19, 2023 | 385 |
| -11.67% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 59 |
| -9.53% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 30 | Dec 11, 2023 | 93 |
| -6.9% | Feb 27, 2026 | 21 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.48% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, 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
| Benchmark | JAAA | BRK-B | IGPT | SPHD | SCHY | SCHG | IGRO | SCHD | RDVY | TDVG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.54 | 0.82 | 0.56 | 0.62 | 0.94 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.84 | 0.90 | 0.93 |
| JAAA | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| BRK-B | 0.54 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.67 |
| IGPT | 0.82 | 0.11 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.46 | 0.87 | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.76 |
| SPHD | 0.56 | 0.12 | 0.65 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.33 | 0.59 | 0.88 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.73 |
| SCHY | 0.62 | 0.08 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.88 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.77 |
| SCHG | 0.94 | 0.11 | 0.38 | 0.87 | 0.33 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.80 |
| IGRO | 0.70 | 0.13 | 0.50 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.88 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.82 |
| SCHD | 0.71 | 0.11 | 0.68 | 0.44 | 0.88 | 0.66 | 0.50 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.84 |
| RDVY | 0.84 | 0.13 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.91 |
| TDVG | 0.90 | 0.14 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.15 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 1.00 |