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Momentum
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


MTUM 50.00%SPMO 50.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Momentum, 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 Momentum returned 25.14% Year-To-Date and 18.58% 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
Momentum
2.65%3.61%25.14%23.83%38.01%36.49%18.69%18.58%
MTUM
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
2.81%4.40%25.99%24.80%36.47%32.71%14.38%16.75%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
2.50%2.83%24.29%22.86%39.53%40.28%23.06%20.38%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 13, 2015, Momentum's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Momentum closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.34%-0.74%-5.47%18.83%11.89%-1.02%25.14%
20255.60%-0.28%-7.17%2.96%10.92%5.48%1.63%0.85%4.78%-0.17%-1.43%-0.07%24.36%
20245.61%10.74%3.54%-5.46%6.35%6.04%-1.84%3.57%2.29%0.01%6.79%-2.89%39.28%
2023-0.50%-4.30%1.10%2.65%-5.17%6.46%1.75%1.33%-3.01%-1.81%9.52%5.63%13.33%
2022-7.70%-2.35%4.15%-10.60%0.50%-7.31%6.53%-2.48%-6.47%13.07%3.32%-3.54%-14.40%
20210.89%-1.01%0.21%6.21%-0.92%4.50%1.57%4.36%-4.08%7.98%-3.43%1.09%17.95%

Benchmark Metrics

Momentum has an annualized alpha of 4.84%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 13, 2015.

  • This portfolio captured 108.18% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 86.40% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.84% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.81, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
4.84%
Beta
1.00
0.81
Upside Capture
108.18%
Downside Capture
86.40%

Expense Ratio

Momentum has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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

Momentum ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% 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.


Momentum Risk / Return Rank: 3737
Overall Rank
Momentum Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Momentum Sortino Ratio Rank: 2727
Sortino Ratio Rank
Momentum Omega Ratio Rank: 3131
Omega Ratio Rank
Momentum Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
Momentum Martin Ratio Rank: 4747
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 Momentum and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.99

1.94

+0.05

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.63

2.63

+0.01

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.36

1.35

+0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.33

2.59

+0.74

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.29

11.84

+1.44


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
MTUM
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
641.822.421.333.1712.48
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
712.132.811.393.1312.02

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.

Momentum Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.99
  • 5-Year: 0.95
  • 10-Year: 0.92
  • All Time: 0.91

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 1.63 to 2.52, 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 Momentum 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

Momentum provided a 0.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.66%0.82%0.61%1.49%1.73%0.54%1.05%1.43%1.16%0.89%1.68%0.74%
MTUM
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
0.62%0.91%0.75%1.35%1.80%0.55%0.83%1.48%1.27%1.02%1.43%1.12%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
0.69%0.73%0.48%1.63%1.66%0.52%1.27%1.39%1.05%0.77%1.94%0.36%

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 Momentum. 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 Momentum was 32.52%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 74 trading sessions.

The current Momentum drawdown is 6.98%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-32.52%Mar 2020
1mo 2d3mo 17d
4mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-27.39%Jun 2022
7mo 10d1y 7mo
2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-22.76%Dec 2018
2mo 23d5mo 26d
8mo 19dOct 2018 - Jun 2019
2025 selloff2025
-20.42%Apr 2025
1mo 14d1mo 9d
2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2021 correction2021
-13.27%Mar 2021
20d1mo 6d
1mo 26dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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

1.01

1.01

1.02

1.02

1.03

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.03, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Momentum correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Momentum has a 0.86 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

0.86

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

0.89

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

0.88

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

0.86

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 13, 2015

0.85


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MTUM has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.85, while SPMO has the lowest at 0.78.

SPMO
0.78
MTUM
0.85

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Momentum. MTUM has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.96, while SPMO has the lowest at 0.94.

SPMO
0.94
MTUM
0.96

Asset Correlations Table

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

SPMOMTUM
SPMO1.000.83
MTUM0.831.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 13, 2015
Diversification Analysis

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