Bill Bernstein No Brainer

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bill Bernstein No Brainer, 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.

As of Jun 6, 2026, the Bill Bernstein No Brainer returned 8.54% Year-To-Date and 9.79% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 13, 2001, Bill Bernstein No Brainer's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Bill Bernstein No Brainer closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.4%.

Bill Bernstein No Brainer has an annualized alpha of 2.01%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 13, 2001.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.94%) than losses (81.52%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.01% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Bill Bernstein No Brainer 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.

Bill Bernstein No Brainer ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bill Bernstein No Brainer and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

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.

Bill Bernstein No Brainer Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.97
• 5-Year: 0.59
• 10-Year: 0.73
• All Time: 0.57

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Bill Bernstein No Brainer compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Bill Bernstein No Brainer provided a 2.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bill Bernstein No Brainer. 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 Bill Bernstein No Brainer was 46.73%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 477 trading sessions.

The current Bill Bernstein No Brainer drawdown is 0.12%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.