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Fooling Around
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


LLY 20.00%TPL 20.00%MSTR 15.00%AVGO 15.00%COST 15.00%FICO 15.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fooling Around, 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 Aug 6, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of AVGO

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Fooling Around returned 2.44% Year-To-Date and 40.28% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


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
Fooling Around
0.15%-8.86%2.44%-3.22%3.61%55.66%39.92%40.28%
MSTR
MicroStrategy Incorporated
-2.40%-9.68%-21.14%-65.99%-61.66%59.13%11.24%20.56%
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
-1.98%-7.16%-12.80%14.47%15.19%39.72%39.64%31.19%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
0.34%0.44%-8.93%-6.61%84.26%72.07%48.84%38.50%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
1.85%0.71%17.86%11.02%5.74%28.60%24.74%22.54%
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
2.61%-24.74%-35.54%-38.94%-42.34%16.46%16.82%26.39%
TPL
Texas Pacific Land Corporation
1.15%-15.16%54.85%38.13%-3.63%32.06%21.56%40.32%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 2009, Fooling Around's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +34.0%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -12.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Fooling Around closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.08%10.58%-8.63%-0.68%2.44%
20256.26%1.09%-6.37%10.13%-3.73%4.42%-5.69%-2.57%1.78%3.71%2.80%-5.46%4.96%
2024-0.08%20.89%17.19%-6.96%10.85%10.97%4.16%3.92%5.10%11.50%22.67%-12.83%119.79%
202312.03%-2.45%5.73%2.72%4.24%6.85%8.12%7.31%-3.87%4.74%9.41%10.83%87.27%
2022-11.13%4.35%9.75%-9.43%1.87%-6.37%21.18%-6.99%-5.09%16.56%6.77%-7.93%7.76%
202113.95%10.83%7.66%0.15%-3.12%10.70%1.18%0.65%-9.05%9.62%-0.75%5.44%55.18%

Benchmark Metrics

Fooling Around has an annualized alpha of 21.84%, beta of 1.03, and R² of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 07, 2009.

  • This portfolio captured 158.55% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 53.47% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 21.84% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.03 and R² of 0.60, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
21.84%
Beta
1.03
0.60
Upside Capture
158.55%
Downside Capture
53.47%

Expense Ratio

Fooling Around 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.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Fooling Around ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


Fooling Around Risk / Return Rank: 66
Overall Rank
Fooling Around Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Fooling Around Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
Sortino Ratio Rank
Fooling Around Omega Ratio Rank: 55
Omega Ratio Rank
Fooling Around Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
Calmar Ratio Rank
Fooling Around Martin Ratio Rank: 77
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

0.13

0.88

-0.75

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.40

1.37

-0.97

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.21

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.37

1.39

-1.02

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.70

6.43

-5.73


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
MSTR
MicroStrategy Incorporated
9-0.84-1.360.85-0.80-1.37
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
510.360.781.110.561.37
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
841.762.491.323.087.50
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
450.290.561.070.360.72
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
10-0.81-1.030.86-0.76-1.45
TPL
Texas Pacific Land Corporation
36-0.070.241.03-0.02-0.03

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.

Fooling Around Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.13
  • 5-Year: 1.45
  • 10-Year: 1.57
  • All Time: 1.54

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 places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Fooling Around 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

Fooling Around provided a 0.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.43%0.45%0.62%1.01%1.06%0.84%1.76%1.10%1.13%1.56%0.96%1.31%
MSTR
MicroStrategy Incorporated
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
LLY
Eli Lilly and Company
0.67%0.56%0.67%0.78%1.07%1.23%1.75%1.96%1.94%2.46%2.77%2.37%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
0.79%0.70%0.94%1.71%3.02%2.24%3.05%3.54%3.11%1.87%1.43%1.13%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
0.51%0.59%0.49%2.87%0.76%0.54%3.38%0.86%1.08%4.81%1.09%4.06%
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.01%0.07%0.08%
TPL
Texas Pacific Land Corporation
0.50%0.74%1.37%0.83%1.37%0.88%2.20%0.22%0.55%0.30%0.10%0.22%

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 Fooling Around. 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 Fooling Around was 34.18%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.

The current Fooling Around drawdown is 11.26%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-34.18%Feb 7, 202031Mar 23, 202053Jun 8, 202084
-24.66%Nov 25, 202491Apr 8, 2025224Mar 2, 2026315
-20.54%Nov 10, 202154Jan 27, 202241Mar 28, 202295
-20.51%Mar 30, 202230May 11, 202248Jul 21, 202278
-19.79%Sep 14, 201870Dec 24, 201828Feb 5, 201998

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.88, 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.

BenchmarkTPLLLYCOSTMSTRAVGOFICOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.310.430.540.510.610.600.72
TPL0.311.000.100.140.190.190.190.56
LLY0.430.101.000.310.190.240.280.46
COST0.540.140.311.000.270.320.370.48
MSTR0.510.190.190.271.000.360.370.69
AVGO0.610.190.240.320.361.000.400.62
FICO0.600.190.280.370.370.401.000.60
Portfolio0.720.560.460.480.690.620.601.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 7, 2009