Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 30% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 25% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 20% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 10% |
ARKK ARK Innovation ETF | Technology Equities | 10% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 5% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Growth US RSP, 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 5, 2026, the Growth US RSP returned 13.93% Year-To-Date and 17.37% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.25% | 7.86% | 7.47% | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio Growth US RSP | -4.63% | -0.40% | 13.93% | 13.16% | 37.67% | 25.53% | 13.05% | 17.37% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ARKK ARK Innovation ETF | -6.97% | -6.40% | -3.16% | -9.06% | 32.17% | 20.73% | -7.16% | 14.98% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | -4.80% | 1.34% | 14.92% | 13.01% | 35.00% | 26.46% | 16.70% | 21.27% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -9.22% | 3.63% | 58.19% | 56.81% | 127.40% | 58.39% | 36.10% | 36.02% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | -3.76% | -2.79% | 10.46% | 12.49% | 26.70% | 18.01% | 7.88% | 9.37% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | -1.37% | 1.51% | 6.56% | 6.11% | 18.98% | 16.25% | 10.41% | 13.07% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -2.68% | 0.42% | 8.72% | 8.29% | 26.04% | 21.08% | 12.19% | 14.71% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 3, 2014, Growth US RSP's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Growth US RSP closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.17% | 0.65% | -6.06% | 13.00% | 7.68% | -4.02% | 13.93% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.49% | -2.20% | -5.61% | 1.33% | 7.49% | 8.25% | 2.05% | 2.02% | 5.87% | 3.54% | -1.36% | 0.40% | 27.30% |
| 2024 | -0.32% | 6.24% | 2.69% | -4.82% | 4.87% | 3.36% | 0.90% | 1.39% | 2.54% | -2.12% | 5.92% | -1.80% | 19.81% |
| 2023 | 11.00% | -1.95% | 4.71% | -0.73% | 3.47% | 6.20% | 4.91% | -3.76% | -5.08% | -3.67% | 11.96% | 6.62% | 37.02% |
| 2022 | -7.51% | -3.41% | 1.47% | -11.67% | 0.15% | -9.15% | 9.43% | -5.13% | -10.06% | 4.94% | 8.07% | -6.76% | -28.07% |
| 2021 | 1.29% | 1.59% | 1.52% | 3.57% | 0.28% | 3.96% | 0.11% | 2.65% | -4.99% | 6.26% | -1.33% | 1.82% | 17.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Growth US RSP has an annualized alpha of 3.59%, beta of 1.32, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 03, 2014.
- This portfolio captured 144.60% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.27% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.59% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.59%
- Beta
- 1.32
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 144.60%
- Downside Capture
- 105.27%
Expense Ratio
Growth US RSP has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
Growth US RSP ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 Growth US RSP and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.26 | — | — |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.94 | — | — |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.58 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.27 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARKK ARK Innovation ETF | 24 | 0.87 | 1.39 | 1.16 | 1.03 | 2.28 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 62 | 2.11 | 2.72 | 1.37 | 2.94 | 11.22 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 4.00 | 4.12 | 1.59 | 8.58 | 32.42 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 50 | 1.70 | 2.34 | 1.32 | 2.35 | 9.08 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 55 | 1.89 | 2.74 | 1.34 | 2.41 | 9.72 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 64 | 2.10 | 2.83 | 1.38 | 2.93 | 13.45 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Growth US RSP provided a 1.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.16% | 1.31% | 1.43% | 1.61% | 1.66% | 1.40% | 1.35% | 1.73% | 2.22% | 1.71% | 1.72% | 2.09% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ARKK ARK Innovation ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.70% | 0.00% | 0.55% | 1.64% | 0.38% | 3.14% | 1.32% | 0.00% | 2.27% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.40% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.70% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.48% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.04% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 Growth US RSP. 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 Growth US RSP was 35.21%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 332 trading sessions.
The current Growth US RSP drawdown is 0.49%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -35.21%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.63%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.13%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 17dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.41%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 12d | 7mo 8dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.45%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 5mo 16d | 1y 1moJun 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.65, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.09 | 1.10 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Growth US RSP correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 3, 2014 | 0.95 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while ARKK has the lowest at 0.73.
Asset Correlations Table
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