Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 50% |
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | Financial Services | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Income, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the Income returned 1.11% Year-To-Date and 11.70% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Income | 0.49% | -0.51% | 1.11% | 1.23% | 6.93% | 11.48% | 8.53% | 11.70% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | -0.11% | -1.26% | -4.69% | -6.11% | -7.10% | 9.21% | 8.47% | 12.83% |
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 1.07% | 0.23% | 7.05% | 8.87% | 22.45% | 13.42% | 8.24% | 9.77% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2013, Income's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Income closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.01% | -3.20% | -1.09% | 6.11% | 0.35% | -0.82% | 1.11% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.27% | -1.60% | -4.66% | -3.88% | 4.01% | 2.48% | 2.11% | -0.34% | -1.83% | 1.61% | 1.28% | 1.31% | 5.39% |
| 2024 | 1.82% | 1.20% | 3.29% | -1.41% | 3.11% | 0.32% | 0.46% | 1.76% | 1.78% | 0.79% | 3.60% | 1.43% | 19.59% |
| 2023 | 6.03% | -0.97% | 1.36% | 1.48% | 2.21% | 2.24% | 3.45% | -1.34% | -0.28% | -1.28% | 4.07% | 3.09% | 21.67% |
| 2022 | -0.55% | -1.63% | 1.47% | -5.02% | -5.12% | -3.67% | 7.33% | -2.54% | -9.76% | 9.65% | 2.37% | -3.23% | -11.64% |
| 2021 | 1.79% | 2.58% | 3.12% | 1.96% | 0.25% | 2.28% | 1.61% | 1.42% | 0.39% | 4.91% | -2.96% | 3.69% | 22.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
Income has an annualized alpha of 1.16%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.92%) than losses (65.45%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 1.16%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 65.92%
- Downside Capture
- 65.45%
Expense Ratio
Income has an expense ratio of 0.30%, 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
Income ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Income and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.60 | 1.94 | -1.33 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.90 | 2.63 | -1.72 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.35 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.77 | 2.59 | -1.82 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.36 | 11.84 | -9.49 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 26 | -0.39 | -0.42 | 0.95 | -0.37 | -0.67 |
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 89 | 2.56 | 3.53 | 1.57 | 4.54 | 26.31 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Income provided a 10.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 10.89% | 10.52% | 10.63% | 10.68% | 11.94% | 10.25% | 10.32% | 9.42% | 11.16% | 8.68% | 9.18% | 10.22% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 10.23% | 9.49% | 8.77% | 9.59% | 10.12% | 7.65% | 9.47% | 9.01% | 9.88% | 9.67% | 9.22% | 11.02% |
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.55% | 11.55% | 12.50% | 11.78% | 13.75% | 12.85% | 11.16% | 9.84% | 12.44% | 7.69% | 9.15% | 9.42% |
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 Income. 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 Income was 40.27%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 172 trading sessions.
The current Income drawdown is 1.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -40.27%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 8mo 6d | 9mo 14dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.45%Sep 2022 | 5mo 12d | 9mo 21d | 1y 2moApr 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.15%Apr 2025 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 29d | 11mo 1dFeb 2025 - Jan 2026 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.98%Dec 2018 | 2mo 27d | 3mo 8d | 6mo 5dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -14.84%Feb 2016 | 2mo 11d | 5mo 11d | 7mo 22dDec 2015 - Jul 2016 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.16, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Income correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.64 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.70 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.72 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 13, 2013 | 0.71 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QYLD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.79, while ARCC has the lowest at 0.49.
Asset Correlations Table
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