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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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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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Returns By Period


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
futileeffort
0.00%-0.33%1.15%1.55%5.43%6.33%
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
-0.12%-0.31%0.61%1.20%5.51%6.84%
DSL
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund
-0.09%-1.36%1.29%2.38%-0.92%8.54%0.87%5.21%
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
0.02%0.18%1.43%1.75%4.30%5.15%3.67%2.77%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
-0.11%-1.19%-1.16%-0.96%3.91%2.43%-1.34%0.53%
PTY
PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund
0.00%-2.72%-3.69%-4.44%-4.39%6.93%-0.64%8.37%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
1.07%0.23%7.05%8.87%22.45%13.42%8.24%9.77%
SHYL
Xtrackers Short Duration High Yield Bond ETF
-0.02%-0.22%1.03%1.62%5.92%8.15%4.82%
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
0.30%0.11%5.97%6.55%20.24%15.60%
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
-0.04%0.08%1.98%2.44%6.69%9.63%4.33%5.21%
*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, an investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.

Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% 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%1.29%0.37%-0.38%1.15%
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 3.43%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.53 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 (22.26%) than losses (16.14%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.43% 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
3.43%
Beta
0.15
0.53
Upside Capture
22.26%
Downside Capture
16.14%

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 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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: 6464
Overall Rank
futileeffort Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6565
Sharpe Ratio Rank
futileeffort Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
futileeffort Omega Ratio Rank: 8585
Omega Ratio Rank
futileeffort Calmar Ratio Rank: 3939
Calmar Ratio Rank
futileeffort Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for futileeffort and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.32

1.94

+0.38

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.53

2.63

+0.91

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.50

1.35

+0.15

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.63

2.59

+0.04

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

12.54

11.84

+0.70


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

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 Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.32
  • 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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 5.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio5.93%5.94%6.18%5.71%3.98%2.63%3.08%3.66%3.78%2.24%2.28%2.24%
BINC
iShares Flexible Income Active ETF
5.88%5.86%6.14%3.13%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DSL
DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund
12.14%11.71%11.38%10.78%13.67%10.74%10.69%9.33%10.39%9.11%9.53%11.63%
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
4.34%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
3.92%3.77%3.62%2.91%1.96%0.83%1.08%2.08%2.24%1.82%1.81%1.90%
PTY
PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund
12.03%11.05%9.92%10.77%13.12%9.16%8.74%8.37%10.63%9.48%12.09%11.92%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
11.55%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
6.94%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
11.83%11.70%12.04%12.01%4.10%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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
6.31%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 0.40%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2025 selloff2025
-3.13%Apr 2025
1mo 6d1mo 22d
2mo 28dMar 2025 - May 2025
2023 pullback2023
-2.70%Oct 2023
2mo 20d27d
3mo 17dAug 2023 - Nov 2023
2026 pullback2026
-2.05%Mar 2026
29d21d
1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-1.61%Apr 2024
19d29d
1mo 18dMar 2024 - May 2024
2024 pullback2024
-1.09%Dec 2024
10d1mo 3d
1mo 13dDec 2024 - Jan 2025

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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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. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.43

1.45

1.45

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.45, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

futileeffort correlation to the S&P 500 Index

futileeffort has a 0.71 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.71

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.64

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 24, 2023

0.64


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPYI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.98, while USD=X has the lowest at 0.00.

USD=X
0.00
ICSH
0.11
IEF
0.16
PTY
0.26
DSL
0.37
BINC
0.44
VRP
0.45
SHYL
0.65
QYLD
0.84
SPYI
0.98

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. futileeffort. BINC has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.77, while USD=X has the lowest at 0.00.

USD=X
0.00
ICSH
0.44
PTY
0.48
VRP
0.53
QYLD
0.55
DSL
0.55
SPYI
0.58
IEF
0.69
SHYL
0.77
BINC
0.77

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 24, 2023
Diversification Analysis

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