Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 30% | |
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | Industrials | 30% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 20% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 0% |
RSG Republic Services, Inc. | Industrials | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Charlie Munger US, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jul 1, 1998, corresponding to the inception date of RSG
Returns By Period
As of Apr 5, 2026, the Charlie Munger US returned 10.99% Year-To-Date and 23.41% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Charlie Munger US | 0.06% | -0.50% | 10.99% | 15.38% | 49.55% | 31.53% | 22.00% | 23.41% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 1.85% | 3.30% | 17.86% | 11.19% | 11.35% | 28.60% | 24.74% | 22.54% |
RSG Republic Services, Inc. | 1.44% | -3.39% | 5.92% | 0.15% | -4.15% | 19.30% | 18.99% | 18.99% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 1.11% | -9.06% | -22.60% | -27.51% | 4.58% | 10.00% | 9.94% | 22.58% |
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | -1.79% | 1.58% | 25.49% | 44.82% | 152.39% | 48.52% | 27.57% | 28.19% |
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 0.11% | -3.90% | -4.77% | -2.99% | 38.21% | 22.29% | 12.52% | 18.21% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 1998, Charlie Munger US's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Charlie Munger US closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.07% | 6.30% | -3.98% | 1.56% | 10.99% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.51% | 0.39% | -4.95% | 0.81% | 7.40% | 2.87% | 2.18% | -0.77% | 5.19% | 6.64% | 0.17% | -1.69% | 24.40% |
| 2024 | 2.98% | 7.84% | 3.87% | -4.10% | 3.79% | 3.33% | 0.14% | 4.41% | 2.72% | -1.84% | 8.35% | -5.98% | 27.39% |
| 2023 | 6.70% | -2.14% | 3.24% | 0.74% | 0.99% | 9.74% | 4.02% | -0.17% | -2.14% | -5.14% | 9.73% | 9.74% | 39.71% |
| 2022 | -7.06% | -4.13% | 11.31% | -6.59% | -2.15% | -8.18% | 10.89% | -3.60% | -9.09% | 11.51% | 7.12% | -6.08% | -9.26% |
| 2021 | -2.11% | 4.14% | 6.32% | 3.57% | 2.40% | -0.62% | 2.55% | 4.03% | -5.19% | 8.88% | 0.73% | 4.55% | 32.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Charlie Munger US has an annualized alpha of 8.37%, beta of 0.98, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1998.
- This portfolio captured 136.17% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.38% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.37% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R² of 0.78, 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
- 8.37%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 136.17%
- Downside Capture
- 97.38%
Expense Ratio
Charlie Munger US 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Charlie Munger US ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.99 | 0.88 | +1.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.88 | 1.37 | +1.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.28 | 1.39 | +1.89 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.36 | 6.43 | +8.93 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 46 | 0.29 | 0.56 | 1.07 | 0.36 | 0.72 |
RSG Republic Services, Inc. | 23 | -0.42 | -0.45 | 0.94 | -0.35 | -0.60 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 34 | -0.06 | 0.11 | 1.01 | -0.05 | -0.12 |
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | 96 | 3.39 | 4.01 | 1.54 | 6.61 | 23.24 |
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 71 | 1.01 | 1.58 | 1.22 | 1.86 | 6.73 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Charlie Munger US provided a 0.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.57% | 0.65% | 0.71% | 1.33% | 1.03% | 0.98% | 1.70% | 1.29% | 1.39% | 1.95% | 1.65% | 2.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
RSG Republic Services, Inc. | 1.10% | 1.12% | 0.82% | 1.25% | 1.48% | 1.27% | 1.72% | 1.74% | 2.00% | 1.97% | 2.17% | 2.64% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.93% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | 0.83% | 1.02% | 1.49% | 1.69% | 1.93% | 2.07% | 2.26% | 2.56% | 2.58% | 1.97% | 3.32% | 4.33% |
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 Charlie Munger US. 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 Charlie Munger US was 56.00%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 401 trading sessions.
The current Charlie Munger US drawdown is 3.33%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56% | Jun 6, 2008 | 190 | Mar 9, 2009 | 401 | Oct 8, 2010 | 591 |
| -39.59% | Jan 19, 2000 | 684 | Oct 9, 2002 | 256 | Oct 15, 2003 | 940 |
| -27.46% | Jul 21, 1998 | 57 | Oct 8, 1998 | 59 | Jan 4, 1999 | 116 |
| -27.08% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 78 | Jul 14, 2020 | 101 |
| -20.25% | Jan 5, 2022 | 196 | Oct 14, 2022 | 158 | Jun 2, 2023 | 354 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.85, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | RSG | COST | CAT | MSFT | ^NDX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.85 |
| RSG | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.57 |
| COST | 0.55 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.50 | 0.64 |
| CAT | 0.62 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.79 |
| MSFT | 0.69 | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.59 |
| ^NDX | 0.88 | 0.36 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.79 |
| Portfolio | 0.85 | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.79 | 0.59 | 0.79 | 1.00 |