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Starter Pack
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 Starter Pack, 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 Nov 7, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of PDBC

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Starter Pack returned 2.79% Year-To-Date and 11.65% 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
Starter Pack
0.31%-1.97%2.79%4.80%21.69%15.94%9.94%11.65%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
0.09%-3.34%-3.56%-1.44%17.51%18.37%11.88%14.11%
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
0.69%-2.89%2.27%3.51%25.33%13.42%3.61%10.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.64%-4.65%-3.18%23.45%22.97%13.18%19.05%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.98%0.31%0.85%4.27%3.53%0.30%1.70%
PDBC
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
2.46%13.62%32.23%36.84%32.55%11.08%14.55%10.12%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-4.43%3.06%1.04%2.95%7.33%3.14%4.85%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.61%-2.56%0.69%-0.91%-0.77%-2.76%-5.75%-1.34%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
0.23%0.26%1.11%1.40%4.15%4.67%3.51%3.08%
ACWI
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
-0.16%-2.95%-1.45%1.01%20.74%17.05%9.57%11.70%
HDV
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
0.01%-2.58%10.87%11.75%15.13%13.03%10.90%9.37%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 10, 2014, Starter Pack's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Starter Pack closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.39%2.68%-4.08%0.95%2.79%
20252.97%0.05%-1.94%-1.17%3.70%3.86%1.25%3.77%4.14%0.80%1.69%-0.17%20.41%
2024-0.63%2.34%3.85%-3.12%4.07%1.48%3.41%1.60%1.85%-1.08%3.80%-3.65%14.40%
20236.45%-3.61%3.21%0.78%-1.31%4.46%3.37%-2.36%-4.40%-2.32%7.77%4.78%17.10%
2022-4.12%-0.11%3.61%-6.60%-0.19%-7.17%5.98%-3.85%-8.06%5.56%5.78%-4.36%-14.08%
2021-0.05%1.77%2.80%4.30%1.84%0.90%1.52%1.15%-3.53%5.21%-1.40%3.67%19.39%

Benchmark Metrics

Starter Pack has an annualized alpha of 2.46%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 10, 2014.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (78.13%) than losses (75.67%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.46% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.46%
Beta
0.70
0.89
Upside Capture
78.13%
Downside Capture
75.67%

Expense Ratio

Starter Pack has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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

Starter Pack ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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.


Starter Pack Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
Starter Pack Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7474
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Starter Pack Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
Starter Pack Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
Starter Pack Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
Starter Pack Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
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

1.57

0.88

+0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.25

1.37

+0.88

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.22

1.39

+0.83

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.16

6.43

+4.72


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
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
530.921.451.221.517.11
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
601.101.641.211.997.27
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
591.041.621.231.937.00
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
481.001.421.181.714.64
PDBC
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
791.732.331.313.017.40
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
160.180.361.050.291.11
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
10-0.07-0.011.00-0.09-0.19
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
932.183.311.474.1313.26
ACWI
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
651.191.761.261.828.22
HDV
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
561.191.631.241.515.70

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.

Starter Pack Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.57
  • 5-Year: 0.76
  • 10-Year: 0.87
  • All Time: 0.79

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 1.00 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Starter Pack 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

Starter Pack provided a 2.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.04%2.09%2.14%2.23%3.04%5.36%1.63%1.87%2.09%2.04%2.36%1.88%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.13%1.07%1.21%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
1.01%1.04%1.15%1.35%1.48%0.94%1.04%1.26%1.40%1.26%1.38%1.54%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
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%
PDBC
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
2.90%3.84%4.42%4.21%13.05%50.83%0.01%1.40%1.00%3.83%6.51%0.00%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
4.51%4.43%4.30%3.38%2.67%1.50%1.50%2.27%2.63%2.43%2.60%2.61%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
3.62%3.81%2.70%2.86%6.84%4.68%1.20%1.95%2.45%1.52%0.76%0.00%
ACWI
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
1.58%1.55%1.70%1.88%1.79%1.71%1.43%2.33%2.18%1.94%2.19%2.56%
HDV
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
2.95%3.22%3.67%3.82%3.56%3.47%4.07%3.27%3.67%3.27%3.28%3.92%

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 Starter Pack. 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 Starter Pack was 26.99%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.

The current Starter Pack drawdown is 3.71%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-26.99%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202083Jul 21, 2020106
-20.22%Mar 30, 2022138Oct 14, 2022296Dec 19, 2023434
-13.12%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201853Mar 13, 2019133
-13.05%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202542Jun 9, 202575
-12.74%Apr 29, 2015184Jan 20, 201657Apr 12, 2016241

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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.67, 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.

BenchmarkBNDVTIPTLTGDXPDBCVNQQQQSPHDHDVIWMVIGSPYACWIPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.010.07-0.140.170.260.590.910.660.700.820.921.000.960.91
BND-0.011.000.550.900.28-0.100.230.020.060.00-0.020.02-0.000.020.15
VTIP0.070.551.000.410.300.240.200.050.140.130.080.080.080.110.23
TLT-0.140.900.411.000.21-0.170.12-0.09-0.06-0.12-0.14-0.11-0.14-0.130.01
GDX0.170.280.300.211.000.260.210.150.190.190.170.160.170.250.45
PDBC0.26-0.100.24-0.170.261.000.120.190.270.340.270.220.260.310.40
VNQ0.590.230.200.120.210.121.000.450.740.600.600.640.590.580.66
QQQ0.910.020.05-0.090.150.190.451.000.440.480.700.760.910.870.81
SPHD0.660.060.14-0.060.190.270.740.441.000.870.670.750.670.670.72
HDV0.700.000.13-0.120.190.340.600.480.871.000.630.780.700.700.73
IWM0.82-0.020.08-0.140.170.270.600.700.670.631.000.780.820.820.84
VIG0.920.020.08-0.110.160.220.640.760.750.780.781.000.920.880.86
SPY1.00-0.000.08-0.140.170.260.590.910.670.700.820.921.000.960.91
ACWI0.960.020.11-0.130.250.310.580.870.670.700.820.880.961.000.92
Portfolio0.910.150.230.010.450.400.660.810.720.730.840.860.910.921.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 10, 2014