Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 25% |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | Technology | 25% |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | Technology | 25% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 25% |
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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.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.78% | 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% |
| 2024 | 11.23% | 17.18% | 7.79% | -2.55% | 12.73% | 14.33% | -3.76% | 1.37% | 2.66% | 3.96% | -0.74% | 11.14% | 102.69% |
| 2023 | 19.88% | 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% |
| 2021 | 4.40% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SMH TOP 3 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 77 | 1.38 | 1.95 | 1.26 | 2.17 | 5.16 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 77 | 1.37 | 1.94 | 1.24 | 2.36 | 5.73 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 4.27 | 4.33 | 1.62 | 9.26 | 34.80 |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 94 | 3.06 | 3.62 | 1.44 | 6.13 | 21.94 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SMH TOP 3 provided a 0.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.43% | 0.51% | 0.65% | 1.03% | 1.70% | 1.09% | 1.36% | 2.19% | 2.27% | 1.48% | 1.32% | 1.75% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 12d | 7mo 13d | 1y 4moJan 2022 - May 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -35.30%Apr 2025 | 2mo 10d | 2mo 9d | 4mo 19dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.81%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -29.55%Aug 2011 | 6mo 2d | 1y 8mo | 2y 2moFeb 2011 - May 2013 |
2019 bear market2019 | -26.80%Jan 2019 | 3mo 3d | 3mo 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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