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SMH TOP 3
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


NVDA 25.00%AVGO 25.00%TSM 25.00%SMH 25.00%EquityEquity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SMH TOP 3, 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

As of Jun 6, 2026, the SMH TOP 3 returned 32.95% Year-To-Date and 48.28% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


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
SMH TOP 3
3.19%-0.30%32.95%27.83%87.71%70.38%50.03%48.28%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
2.82%-7.77%14.83%-0.72%61.91%72.46%56.70%41.32%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
1.73%-2.94%12.01%12.58%47.43%75.35%64.54%68.47%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
5.00%5.58%66.10%62.81%137.42%60.43%37.89%36.92%
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
2.80%3.67%40.84%42.15%110.53%63.10%31.67%35.71%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 2009, SMH TOP 3's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +3.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was May 2023 with a return of +25.1%, while the worst month was May 2019 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, SMH TOP 3 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -16.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.78%1.13%-5.34%24.64%9.38%-2.78%32.95%
2025-2.12%-6.37%-11.39%3.93%20.01%16.06%7.34%-1.19%12.84%9.83%-2.34%-0.99%49.39%
202411.23%17.18%7.79%-2.55%12.73%14.33%-3.76%1.37%2.66%3.96%-0.74%11.14%102.69%
202319.88%4.31%12.15%-4.46%25.07%7.23%4.50%0.18%-8.99%-2.46%13.19%11.04%109.89%
2022-9.39%-4.26%4.45%-17.41%3.72%-16.08%13.66%-9.90%-15.13%2.27%24.10%-7.94%-33.85%
20214.40%4.93%-1.98%2.36%3.87%9.02%-0.83%5.50%-5.13%10.45%12.32%2.68%57.37%

Benchmark Metrics

SMH TOP 3 has an annualized alpha of 20.88%, beta of 1.38, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 07, 2009.

  • This portfolio captured 212.01% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.32% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 20.88% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
20.88%
Beta
1.38
0.59
Upside Capture
212.01%
Downside Capture
100.32%

Expense Ratio

SMH TOP 3 has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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

SMH TOP 3 ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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.


SMH TOP 3 Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
SMH TOP 3 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6464
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SMH TOP 3 Sortino Ratio Rank: 3939
Sortino Ratio Rank
SMH TOP 3 Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
SMH TOP 3 Calmar Ratio Rank: 8787
Calmar Ratio Rank
SMH TOP 3 Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
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 SMH TOP 3 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.77

1.94

+0.83

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.22

2.63

+0.59

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.44

1.35

+0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

5.77

2.59

+3.19

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

19.72

11.84

+7.88


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
771.381.951.262.175.16
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
771.371.941.242.365.73
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
964.274.331.629.2634.80
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
943.063.621.446.1321.94

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.

SMH TOP 3 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.77
  • 5-Year: 1.34
  • 10-Year: 1.40
  • All Time: 1.25

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 is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SMH TOP 3 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

SMH TOP 3 provided a 0.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.43%0.51%0.65%1.03%1.70%1.09%1.36%2.19%2.27%1.48%1.32%1.75%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
0.63%0.70%0.94%1.71%3.02%2.24%3.05%3.54%3.11%1.87%1.43%1.13%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.14%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.11%0.05%0.12%0.27%0.46%0.29%0.45%1.20%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.18%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
0.78%1.00%1.18%1.78%2.49%1.57%1.56%3.46%3.64%2.32%2.61%2.54%

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 SMH TOP 3. 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 SMH TOP 3 was 48.54%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 153 trading sessions.

The current SMH TOP 3 drawdown is 11.46%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-48.54%Oct 2022
9mo 12d7mo 13d
1y 4moJan 2022 - May 2023
2025 selloff2025
-35.30%Apr 2025
2mo 10d2mo 9d
4mo 19dJan 2025 - Jun 2025
COVID crash2020
-34.81%Mar 2020
27d2mo 17d
3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2011 bear market2011
-29.55%Aug 2011
6mo 2d1y 8mo
2y 2moFeb 2011 - May 2013
2019 bear market2019
-26.80%Jan 2019
3mo 3d3mo 9d
6mo 12dOct 2018 - Apr 2019

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. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.17

1.13

1.12

1.13

1.16

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.16, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

SMH TOP 3 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

SMH TOP 3 has a 0.72 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

0.72

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

0.73

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.76

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.74

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 7, 2009

0.72


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SMH has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.77, while TSM has the lowest at 0.59.

TSM
0.59
NVDA
0.61
AVGO
0.61
SMH
0.77

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. SMH TOP 3. SMH has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.93, while TSM has the lowest at 0.79.

TSM
0.79
AVGO
0.81
NVDA
0.85
SMH
0.93

Asset Correlations Table

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

TSMAVGONVDASMH
TSM1.000.540.560.75
AVGO0.541.000.560.74
NVDA0.560.561.000.76
SMH0.750.740.761.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 7, 2009
Diversification Analysis

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