Asset Allocation
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
| 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 futileeffort | 0.00% | -0.61% | 0.10% | 0.73% | 4.87% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.54% | 0.53% | -1.18% | 0.23% | 0.10% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.99% | 0.83% | -0.58% | -0.06% | 0.69% | 1.23% | 0.30% | 1.05% | 0.84% | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 6.22% |
| 2024 | 0.91% | 0.43% | 0.98% | -1.03% | 1.23% | 0.72% | 1.34% | 1.15% | 1.10% | -0.52% | 1.10% | -0.41% | 7.19% |
| 2023 | 0.47% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.54 | 0.88 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.14 | 1.37 | +0.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.05 | 1.39 | +0.66 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.82 | 6.43 | +2.39 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 63 | 0.99 | 1.60 | 1.31 | 1.53 | 10.09 |
SHYL Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF | 72 | 1.28 | 1.89 | 1.33 | 1.79 | 10.41 |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 58 | 1.01 | 1.53 | 1.26 | 1.54 | 7.96 |
PTY PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund | 1 | -0.41 | -0.41 | 0.92 | -0.43 | -1.01 |
DSL DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund | 2 | -0.32 | -0.32 | 0.95 | -0.43 | -0.90 |
BINC iShares Flexible Income Active ETF | 79 | 1.84 | 2.43 | 1.40 | 2.00 | 8.09 |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 100 | 11.08 | 26.38 | 6.68 | 45.39 | 285.14 |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 32 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 2.87 |
USD=X USD Cash | — | — | — | — | — | — |
VRP Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF | 68 | 1.40 | 1.90 | 1.34 | 1.51 | 7.43 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
futileeffort provided a 6.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 6.00% | 5.94% | 6.18% | 5.71% | 3.98% | 2.63% | 3.08% | 3.66% | 3.78% | 2.24% | 2.28% | 2.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2025 | 37 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | May 30, 2025 | 89 |
| -2.7% | Aug 1, 2023 | 81 | Oct 20, 2023 | 27 | Nov 16, 2023 | 108 |
| -2.05% | Feb 26, 2026 | 30 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -1.61% | Mar 28, 2024 | 20 | Apr 16, 2024 | 29 | May 15, 2024 | 49 |
| -1.09% | Dec 9, 2024 | 11 | Dec 19, 2024 | 33 | Jan 21, 2025 | 44 |
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
| Benchmark | USD=X | ICSH | PTY | IEF | DSL | VRP | QYLD | SPYI | BINC | SHYL | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.84 | 0.98 | 0.42 | 0.64 | 0.63 |
| USD=X | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ICSH | 0.09 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.43 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.45 | 0.32 | 0.44 |
| PTY | 0.26 | 0.00 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.40 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.27 | 0.46 |
| IEF | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.72 | 0.48 | 0.68 |
| DSL | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.40 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| VRP | 0.45 | 0.00 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.53 |
| QYLD | 0.84 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.23 | 0.09 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.34 | 0.48 | 0.53 |
| SPYI | 0.98 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.57 | 0.57 |
| BINC | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.45 | 0.32 | 0.72 | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.77 |
| SHYL | 0.64 | 0.00 | 0.32 | 0.27 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.76 |
| Portfolio | 0.63 | 0.00 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.68 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 1.00 |