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futileeffort
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 futileeffort, 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 May 23, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of BINC

Returns By Period


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
futileeffort
0.00%-0.61%0.10%0.73%4.87%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
0.23%-0.20%0.84%7.58%16.15%13.21%7.06%8.97%
SHYL
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
0.09%-0.02%0.10%1.19%6.78%8.06%4.89%
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
0.15%-2.84%-2.44%0.76%16.34%14.35%
PTY
PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund
-0.16%-1.93%-2.92%-10.73%-6.74%9.67%2.04%9.23%
DSL
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund
-1.11%-4.45%-2.25%-7.97%-4.40%9.53%0.62%5.93%
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
0.14%-1.30%-0.37%0.82%5.40%
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
0.06%0.20%0.85%1.93%4.51%5.23%3.57%2.72%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.23%-1.48%0.01%0.50%3.83%2.14%-0.73%0.79%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VRP
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
0.08%-0.81%0.31%1.15%5.84%9.49%4.38%5.57%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 24, 2023, futileeffort's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.

Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2023 at -1.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, futileeffort closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +1.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -1.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.54%0.53%-1.18%0.23%0.10%
20250.99%0.83%-0.58%-0.06%0.69%1.23%0.30%1.05%0.84%0.28%0.31%0.21%6.22%
20240.91%0.43%0.98%-1.03%1.23%0.72%1.34%1.15%1.10%-0.52%1.10%-0.41%7.19%
20230.47%1.16%1.04%-0.16%-1.23%-0.72%3.01%1.75%5.37%

Benchmark Metrics

futileeffort has an annualized alpha of 3.95%, beta of 0.15, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 24, 2023.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (25.45%) than losses (15.99%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.95% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.15 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
3.95%
Beta
0.15
0.52
Upside Capture
25.45%
Downside Capture
15.99%

Expense Ratio

futileeffort has an expense ratio of 0.32%, 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

futileeffort ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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.


futileeffort Risk / Return Rank: 6969
Overall Rank
futileeffort Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7171
Sharpe Ratio Rank
futileeffort Sortino Ratio Rank: 7070
Sortino Ratio Rank
futileeffort Omega Ratio Rank: 8989
Omega Ratio Rank
futileeffort Calmar Ratio Rank: 5757
Calmar Ratio Rank
futileeffort Martin Ratio Rank: 5959
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

1.54

0.88

+0.66

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.14

1.37

+0.78

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.21

+0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.05

1.39

+0.66

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.82

6.43

+2.39


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
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
630.991.601.311.5310.09
SHYL
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
721.281.891.331.7910.41
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
581.011.531.261.547.96
PTY
PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund
1-0.41-0.410.92-0.43-1.01
DSL
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund
2-0.32-0.320.95-0.43-0.90
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
791.842.431.402.008.09
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
10011.0826.386.6845.39285.14
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
320.721.061.121.162.87
USD=X
USD Cash
VRP
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
681.401.901.341.517.43

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.

futileeffort Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.54
  • All Time: 2.12

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 futileeffort 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

futileeffort provided a 6.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio6.00%5.94%6.18%5.71%3.98%2.63%3.08%3.66%3.78%2.24%2.28%2.24%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
11.83%11.55%12.50%11.78%13.75%12.85%11.16%9.84%12.44%7.69%9.15%9.42%
SHYL
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
7.02%7.02%7.26%6.60%5.52%4.65%6.16%5.93%5.54%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
12.41%11.70%12.04%12.01%4.10%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PTY
PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund
11.70%11.05%9.92%10.77%13.12%9.16%8.74%8.37%10.63%9.48%12.09%11.92%
DSL
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund
12.34%11.71%11.38%10.78%13.67%10.74%10.69%9.33%10.39%9.11%9.53%11.63%
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
5.91%5.86%6.14%3.13%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
4.42%4.55%5.24%4.78%1.66%0.42%1.21%2.61%2.20%1.36%0.88%0.54%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.84%3.77%3.62%2.91%1.96%0.83%1.08%2.08%2.24%1.82%1.81%1.90%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VRP
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
6.50%6.53%5.78%6.61%5.38%4.25%4.17%4.71%5.28%4.69%5.10%5.02%

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 futileeffort. 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 futileeffort was 3.13%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.

The current futileeffort drawdown is 0.98%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-3.13%Mar 3, 202537Apr 8, 202552May 30, 202589
-2.7%Aug 1, 202381Oct 20, 202327Nov 16, 2023108
-2.05%Feb 26, 202630Mar 27, 2026
-1.61%Mar 28, 202420Apr 16, 202429May 15, 202449
-1.09%Dec 9, 202411Dec 19, 202433Jan 21, 202544

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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.71, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkUSD=XICSHPTYIEFDSLVRPQYLDSPYIBINCSHYLPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.090.260.130.360.450.840.980.420.640.63
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
ICSH0.090.001.000.240.430.170.220.150.140.450.320.44
PTY0.260.000.241.000.210.400.260.230.250.320.270.46
IEF0.130.000.430.211.000.260.260.090.120.720.480.68
DSL0.360.000.170.400.261.000.290.310.340.380.400.55
VRP0.450.000.220.260.260.291.000.380.410.440.450.53
QYLD0.840.000.150.230.090.310.381.000.820.340.480.53
SPYI0.980.000.140.250.120.340.410.821.000.370.570.57
BINC0.420.000.450.320.720.380.440.340.371.000.660.77
SHYL0.640.000.320.270.480.400.450.480.570.661.000.76
Portfolio0.630.000.440.460.680.550.530.530.570.770.761.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 24, 2023