Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dividends and short term, 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 28, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of SGOV
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Dividends and short term | 0.15% | -1.40% | 1.41% | 2.63% | 7.50% | 7.07% | 4.12% | — |
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SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.44% | 12.35% | 13.88% | 13.89% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.16% | -3.69% | -1.33% | 0.36% | 12.71% | 13.72% | 9.86% | 12.36% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
BIV Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.23% | -1.25% | 0.00% | 0.66% | 4.96% | 3.91% | 0.59% | 2.04% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.23% | 1.22% | 4.20% | 4.23% | 1.70% | 1.98% |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.27% | -1.21% | -0.05% | 0.65% | 6.13% | 5.48% | 1.50% | 3.09% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.13% | -1.05% | 0.03% | 0.77% | 4.08% | 3.19% | 0.33% | 1.32% |
USFR WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.04% | 0.29% | 0.97% | 2.06% | 4.12% | 4.89% | 3.53% | 2.41% |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.06% | 0.20% | 0.85% | 1.93% | 4.51% | 5.23% | 3.57% | 2.72% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.32% | 0.92% | 1.92% | 4.10% | 4.81% | 3.42% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, Dividends and short term's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Dividends and short term closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -1.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.53% | 1.84% | -2.11% | 0.18% | 1.41% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.28% | 1.33% | -0.72% | -0.79% | 0.76% | 1.72% | 0.16% | 1.75% | 1.01% | 0.22% | 1.21% | 0.03% | 8.19% |
| 2024 | 0.37% | 0.36% | 1.67% | -2.03% | 1.58% | 0.68% | 2.55% | 1.63% | 1.12% | -1.30% | 2.11% | -2.15% | 6.66% |
| 2023 | 2.36% | -2.07% | 1.53% | 0.73% | -1.50% | 1.65% | 1.13% | -0.74% | -2.09% | -1.24% | 4.28% | 3.15% | 7.16% |
| 2022 | -1.94% | -1.08% | -0.61% | -3.10% | 1.07% | -2.87% | 2.91% | -2.28% | -4.15% | 2.76% | 3.87% | -1.30% | -6.86% |
| 2021 | -0.74% | 0.36% | 1.68% | 1.35% | 0.88% | 0.12% | 1.06% | 0.47% | -1.71% | 1.46% | -0.50% | 1.92% | 6.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dividends and short term has an annualized alpha of 1.55%, beta of 0.25, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.
- This portfolio participated in 40.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 31.63% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.25 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
- 1.55%
- Beta
- 0.25
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 31.63%
- Downside Capture
- 40.79%
Expense Ratio
Dividends and short term has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Dividends and short term ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.55 | 0.88 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.20 | 1.37 | +0.83 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 1.39 | +0.56 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.00 | 6.43 | +1.56 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 43 | 0.84 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 5.41 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
BIV Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 54 | 1.10 | 1.58 | 1.19 | 1.72 | 5.46 |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 91 | 2.11 | 3.37 | 1.42 | 3.21 | 12.06 |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 65 | 1.27 | 1.77 | 1.24 | 2.10 | 7.27 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 52 | 1.08 | 1.61 | 1.19 | 1.64 | 5.01 |
USFR WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | 14.40 | 42.98 | 10.69 | 104.25 | 665.20 |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 100 | 11.08 | 26.38 | 6.68 | 45.39 | 285.14 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.63 | 286.00 | 202.83 | 412.76 | 4,634.41 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Dividends and short term provided a 3.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.59% | 3.67% | 3.79% | 3.39% | 2.30% | 1.76% | 2.03% | 2.40% | 2.42% | 2.06% | 2.07% | 2.07% |
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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% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.60% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
BIV Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 4.13% | 4.01% | 3.79% | 3.09% | 2.41% | 3.42% | 2.95% | 2.75% | 2.88% | 2.69% | 3.01% | 3.02% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 3.93% | 3.83% | 3.38% | 2.46% | 1.50% | 1.45% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 1.99% | 1.65% | 1.48% | 1.40% |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.75% | 4.62% | 4.43% | 3.72% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 2.78% | 3.37% | 3.61% | 3.21% | 3.29% | 3.34% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.82% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
USFR WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 4.00% | 4.15% | 5.17% | 5.12% | 1.78% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 2.08% | 1.67% | 1.03% | 0.29% | 0.00% |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 4.42% | 4.55% | 5.24% | 4.78% | 1.66% | 0.42% | 1.21% | 2.61% | 2.20% | 1.36% | 0.88% | 0.54% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.95% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 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 Dividends and short term. 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 Dividends and short term was 11.69%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 335 trading sessions.
The current Dividends and short term drawdown is 2.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -11.69% | Jan 5, 2022 | 183 | Sep 27, 2022 | 335 | Jan 29, 2024 | 518 |
| -4.45% | Mar 3, 2025 | 27 | Apr 8, 2025 | 45 | Jun 12, 2025 | 72 |
| -2.89% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -2.88% | Dec 2, 2024 | 27 | Jan 10, 2025 | 30 | Feb 25, 2025 | 57 |
| -2.58% | Jun 9, 2020 | 14 | Jun 26, 2020 | 16 | Jul 21, 2020 | 30 |
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 14.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | USFR | SGOV | VCADX | ICSH | SCHD | VTV | DGRO | VIG | VGIT | BSV | BND | BIV | SPBO | VCIT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.77 |
| USFR | -0.01 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.01 | 0.14 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| SGOV | -0.02 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.29 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| VCADX | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.31 |
| ICSH | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.27 |
| SCHD | 0.71 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 0.84 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.83 |
| VTV | 0.80 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.91 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.85 |
| DGRO | 0.86 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.92 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.88 |
| VIG | 0.91 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.84 | 0.91 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.87 |
| VGIT | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.44 |
| BSV | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.85 | 0.49 |
| BND | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.95 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.53 |
| BIV | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.97 | 0.90 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.95 | 0.53 |
| SPBO | 0.30 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.63 |
| VCIT | 0.28 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.64 |
| Portfolio | 0.77 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 1.00 |