Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in UTILITIES, 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 Oct 24, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of FUTY
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the UTILITIES returned 8.49% Year-To-Date and 9.76% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 UTILITIES | 0.41% | -1.85% | 8.49% | 5.79% | 15.30% | 14.37% | 10.81% | 9.76% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | 0.59% | -0.87% | 8.87% | 6.36% | 19.64% | 14.48% | 10.71% | 9.79% |
FSUTX Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 0.65% | -1.60% | 7.93% | 5.72% | 21.27% | 18.16% | 13.99% | 12.16% |
FIUIX Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | -0.22% | -2.37% | 8.18% | -1.36% | 6.61% | 15.62% | 11.02% | 9.96% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.50% | -0.86% | 9.31% | 6.98% | 20.02% | 14.75% | 11.01% | 9.89% |
IDU iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | 0.75% | -0.97% | 8.98% | 6.76% | 17.58% | 14.98% | 10.80% | 9.52% |
RSPU Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | 0.71% | -0.35% | 10.59% | 8.50% | 19.95% | 16.59% | 12.65% | 10.12% |
FUTY Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 0.66% | -0.88% | 8.91% | 6.40% | 19.63% | 14.53% | 10.76% | 9.80% |
FKUTX Franklin Utilities Fund | 0.54% | -1.01% | 10.42% | 8.79% | 20.78% | 15.89% | 12.19% | 10.19% |
SPHD Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 0.34% | -4.36% | 4.62% | 2.75% | 3.57% | 10.08% | 7.05% | 7.30% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.55% | -5.21% | 7.09% | 7.05% | 4.82% | 7.52% | 7.37% | 7.77% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 25, 2013, UTILITIES's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Mar 2021 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, UTILITIES closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.61% | 9.30% | -3.91% | 0.67% | 8.49% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.04% | 2.76% | 0.06% | -0.27% | 2.52% | 0.39% | 3.72% | -0.53% | 3.07% | 0.69% | 2.13% | -4.73% | 12.19% |
| 2024 | -2.32% | 1.68% | 6.33% | 0.67% | 7.91% | -4.39% | 5.94% | 4.67% | 5.48% | -0.96% | 4.66% | -7.22% | 23.39% |
| 2023 | -0.59% | -5.17% | 3.82% | 1.72% | -5.59% | 2.53% | 2.40% | -4.95% | -5.04% | 0.61% | 5.43% | 2.69% | -2.98% |
| 2022 | -2.40% | -1.46% | 8.52% | -3.12% | 3.31% | -5.34% | 5.14% | 0.10% | -10.61% | 4.29% | 6.78% | -1.60% | 1.93% |
| 2021 | -1.12% | -3.97% | 9.81% | 3.70% | -1.52% | -1.59% | 2.72% | 2.98% | -5.43% | 4.48% | -1.90% | 9.14% | 17.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
UTILITIES has an annualized alpha of 3.70%, beta of 0.63, and R² of 0.43 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.03%) than losses (52.33%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.63 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.43 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.43 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.70%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.43
- Upside Capture
- 62.03%
- Downside Capture
- 52.33%
Expense Ratio
UTILITIES has an expense ratio of 0.36%, 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
UTILITIES ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.10 | 0.88 | +0.22 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.52 | 1.37 | +0.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 1.39 | +0.56 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.08 | 6.43 | -1.35 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | 62 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 1.23 | 2.25 | 5.36 |
FSUTX Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 64 | 1.36 | 1.86 | 1.24 | 2.43 | 6.07 |
FIUIX Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 11 | 0.41 | 0.62 | 1.09 | 0.58 | 1.60 |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 62 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 2.24 | 5.38 |
IDU iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | 58 | 1.16 | 1.60 | 1.22 | 2.14 | 5.12 |
RSPU Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | 66 | 1.31 | 1.77 | 1.24 | 2.47 | 6.11 |
FUTY Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 62 | 1.27 | 1.72 | 1.23 | 2.25 | 5.36 |
FKUTX Franklin Utilities Fund | 70 | 1.44 | 1.92 | 1.26 | 2.69 | 7.42 |
SPHD Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 17 | 0.25 | 0.44 | 1.06 | 0.32 | 1.03 |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 20 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 0.51 | 1.24 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
UTILITIES provided a 3.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.54% | 3.58% | 4.10% | 4.06% | 3.18% | 3.14% | 4.11% | 3.38% | 4.71% | 3.60% | 3.09% | 4.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | 2.54% | 2.73% | 3.02% | 3.49% | 2.98% | 2.70% | 3.17% | 2.83% | 3.23% | 3.18% | 3.19% | 3.63% |
FSUTX Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio | 6.12% | 6.61% | 6.50% | 3.52% | 4.67% | 2.68% | 4.86% | 2.29% | 8.37% | 5.61% | 2.51% | 4.47% |
FIUIX Fidelity Telecom and Utilities Fund | 3.26% | 2.34% | 6.50% | 7.60% | 3.77% | 5.19% | 3.73% | 6.88% | 10.10% | 5.99% | 3.33% | 3.65% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.57% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
IDU iShares U.S. Utilities ETF | 2.11% | 2.23% | 2.29% | 2.79% | 2.39% | 2.39% | 2.94% | 2.71% | 2.80% | 2.62% | 3.18% | 4.22% |
RSPU Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | 2.40% | 2.54% | 2.39% | 2.92% | 2.35% | 2.41% | 2.94% | 2.54% | 3.11% | 3.08% | 2.98% | 4.14% |
FUTY Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | 2.48% | 2.67% | 2.96% | 3.31% | 2.72% | 2.70% | 3.07% | 2.82% | 3.11% | 3.03% | 3.35% | 4.33% |
FKUTX Franklin Utilities Fund | 7.46% | 7.70% | 8.66% | 6.47% | 3.73% | 4.96% | 9.88% | 4.29% | 5.83% | 3.55% | 2.76% | 6.14% |
SPHD Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 4.31% | 4.02% | 3.41% | 4.48% | 3.89% | 3.45% | 4.89% | 4.07% | 4.40% | 3.14% | 3.83% | 3.49% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 2.14% | 2.26% | 2.33% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 2.14% | 2.50% | 2.44% | 2.78% | 2.52% | 2.39% | 2.55% |
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 UTILITIES. 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 UTILITIES was 35.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 268 trading sessions.
The current UTILITIES drawdown is 3.27%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.51% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 268 | Apr 15, 2021 | 292 |
| -19.81% | Aug 19, 2022 | 281 | Oct 2, 2023 | 150 | May 7, 2024 | 431 |
| -15.05% | Apr 21, 2022 | 41 | Jun 17, 2022 | 39 | Aug 15, 2022 | 80 |
| -12.96% | Dec 30, 2014 | 173 | Sep 4, 2015 | 124 | Mar 4, 2016 | 297 |
| -12.2% | Dec 1, 2017 | 47 | Feb 8, 2018 | 131 | Aug 16, 2018 | 178 |
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 10.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VDC | SPHD | FIUIX | XLU | RSPU | FSUTX | IDU | FUTY | VPU | FKUTX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.50 |
| VDC | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.68 |
| SPHD | 0.67 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
| FIUIX | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.88 | 0.92 |
| XLU | 0.39 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| RSPU | 0.41 | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.87 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 |
| FSUTX | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.92 | 0.95 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0.97 |
| IDU | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| FUTY | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 0.96 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| VPU | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| FKUTX | 0.42 | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.88 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.95 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.50 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 0.92 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.00 |