Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 25% |
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 25% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 25% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Core Portfolio, 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 Jun 19, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of SPHY
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Core Portfolio returned -1.99% Year-To-Date and 10.92% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Core Portfolio | 0.35% | -1.37% | -1.99% | -1.16% | 14.87% | 13.70% | 8.19% | 10.92% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.22% | -0.22% | 0.15% | 1.27% | 7.25% | 8.56% | 4.41% | 5.33% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.85% | -1.42% | -5.36% | -5.79% | 29.79% | 23.50% | 15.02% | 21.67% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 2012, Core Portfolio's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Core Portfolio closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.38% | -0.48% | -2.82% | 0.96% | -1.99% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.95% | -0.27% | -3.91% | 0.20% | 4.43% | 4.64% | 1.58% | 1.35% | 3.27% | 2.32% | -0.98% | 0.16% | 14.29% |
| 2024 | 0.96% | 2.22% | 1.74% | -3.29% | 4.04% | 3.26% | 1.06% | 1.61% | 1.88% | -1.26% | 3.90% | -1.15% | 15.76% |
| 2023 | 5.75% | -1.51% | 4.57% | 0.57% | 1.64% | 3.69% | 1.86% | -1.09% | -3.84% | -1.57% | 7.88% | 4.15% | 23.69% |
| 2022 | -4.40% | -2.30% | 0.61% | -7.06% | 0.19% | -6.47% | 7.83% | -4.04% | -7.33% | 4.35% | 4.48% | -4.12% | -17.98% |
| 2021 | -0.62% | 0.76% | 1.23% | 3.07% | -0.06% | 3.01% | 1.82% | 1.70% | -2.91% | 3.80% | 0.36% | 2.30% | 15.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Core Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.48%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (67.69%) than losses (64.49%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.48% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.62 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.48%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 67.69%
- Downside Capture
- 64.49%
Expense Ratio
Core Portfolio 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Core Portfolio ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.20 | 0.88 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.80 | 1.37 | +0.43 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.91 | 1.39 | +0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.20 | 6.43 | +1.77 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 72 | 1.33 | 1.96 | 1.31 | 1.82 | 9.48 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 58 | 1.10 | 1.67 | 1.23 | 1.88 | 5.72 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Core Portfolio provided a 3.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.22% | 3.19% | 3.33% | 3.12% | 2.92% | 2.29% | 2.59% | 2.86% | 2.56% | 2.43% | 2.53% | 2.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPHY SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 7.36% | 7.38% | 7.80% | 7.30% | 6.47% | 5.13% | 5.63% | 5.73% | 4.09% | 4.41% | 4.27% | 4.29% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.43% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
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 Core Portfolio. 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 Core Portfolio was 22.65%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 293 trading sessions.
The current Core Portfolio drawdown is 3.36%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.65% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 293 | Dec 14, 2023 | 495 |
| -22.62% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 72 | Jul 6, 2020 | 95 |
| -12.69% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 43 | Jun 10, 2025 | 77 |
| -11.18% | Oct 3, 2018 | 57 | Dec 24, 2018 | 52 | Mar 12, 2019 | 109 |
| -7.9% | Nov 4, 2015 | 68 | Feb 11, 2016 | 33 | Mar 31, 2016 | 101 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | BND | SPHY | VGT | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.04 | 0.45 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| BND | -0.04 | 1.00 | 0.25 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 0.12 |
| SPHY | 0.45 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.60 |
| VGT | 0.89 | -0.02 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.94 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.45 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.12 | 0.60 | 0.94 | 0.93 | 1.00 |