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Morgan Stanley
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Morgan Stanley , 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 Jun 19, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of XLC

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Morgan Stanley
0.11%-3.93%-1.37%1.13%22.68%16.07%10.56%
XLC
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.41%-5.67%-4.81%-3.41%22.21%25.63%9.52%
XLY
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
-1.50%-6.89%-9.25%-8.70%14.12%14.37%5.86%11.80%
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.53%-5.52%6.01%6.38%2.60%5.77%6.56%7.15%
XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.47%6.14%33.39%35.30%41.00%14.70%23.16%11.36%
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.18%-3.33%-9.10%-7.00%5.46%17.30%9.41%12.53%
ARKG
ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF
1.00%-7.29%-5.56%-8.92%38.60%-2.76%-21.01%4.74%
XLV
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
-0.62%-6.14%-4.77%2.22%4.40%5.64%6.45%9.60%
XBI
SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
0.32%2.01%5.77%24.89%65.64%18.94%-1.10%9.28%
XLI
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
-0.40%-6.67%5.87%6.72%31.88%19.11%12.34%13.48%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
-0.77%-10.09%3.43%5.97%50.96%24.79%17.23%15.50%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 2018, Morgan Stanley 's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Morgan Stanley closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.85%1.13%-4.93%0.73%-1.37%
20254.01%-0.70%-4.39%-1.00%4.10%4.92%0.87%2.43%3.44%1.95%1.15%0.52%18.30%
20241.07%4.66%2.65%-4.84%3.50%2.29%2.58%2.48%1.00%-1.38%6.39%-4.85%15.95%
20235.87%-2.45%2.39%1.29%-0.13%6.24%3.35%-2.02%-4.56%-2.71%9.12%5.38%22.88%
2022-4.67%-1.44%3.10%-8.48%0.47%-7.30%8.26%-3.51%-8.47%9.56%5.09%-4.78%-13.44%
2021-0.37%3.86%3.82%4.22%1.26%2.34%1.13%2.66%-4.15%5.98%-2.40%4.29%24.56%

Benchmark Metrics

Morgan Stanley has an annualized alpha of 1.23%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 20, 2018.

  • With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.97, 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
1.23%
Beta
0.96
0.97
Upside Capture
100.63%
Downside Capture
97.18%

Expense Ratio

Morgan Stanley has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Morgan Stanley ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Morgan Stanley Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
Morgan Stanley Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Morgan Stanley Sortino Ratio Rank: 2929
Sortino Ratio Rank
Morgan Stanley Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
Morgan Stanley Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
Morgan Stanley Martin Ratio Rank: 8686
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.01

0.88

+0.13

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.52

1.37

+0.15

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.05

1.39

+1.66

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.95

6.43

+7.52


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
XLC
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
460.921.431.201.555.19
XLY
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
200.310.631.080.622.01
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
150.230.431.050.300.71
XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
531.191.581.231.604.21
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
110.010.151.020.070.22
ARKG
ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF
350.701.291.151.293.43
XLV
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
150.200.401.050.390.83
XBI
SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
922.132.831.364.9017.98
XLI
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
661.281.841.262.077.98
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
841.902.531.352.8210.63

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.

Morgan Stanley Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.01
  • 5-Year: 0.65
  • All Time: 0.66

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Morgan Stanley 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

Morgan Stanley provided a 1.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.19%1.19%1.25%1.31%1.42%1.19%1.47%1.77%1.64%1.35%3.89%1.56%
XLC
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.25%1.13%0.99%0.82%1.10%0.74%0.68%0.82%0.64%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XLY
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.83%0.79%0.72%0.78%1.00%0.53%0.82%1.28%1.34%1.20%1.71%1.43%
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
2.66%2.75%2.77%2.63%2.47%2.28%2.50%2.57%3.04%2.62%2.53%2.52%
XLE
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
2.52%3.28%3.36%3.55%3.68%4.21%5.62%6.72%3.54%3.03%2.26%3.39%
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.60%1.31%1.42%1.71%2.04%1.63%2.03%1.87%2.08%1.48%21.10%1.95%
ARKG
ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.62%0.85%3.14%0.82%1.34%0.00%0.00%
XLV
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
1.71%1.60%1.67%1.59%1.47%1.33%1.49%2.17%1.57%1.47%1.60%1.43%
XBI
SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
0.34%0.37%0.15%0.02%0.00%0.04%0.20%0.00%0.28%0.24%0.26%0.61%
XLI
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.25%1.29%1.44%1.63%1.63%1.25%1.55%1.94%2.15%1.77%2.07%2.15%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.48%0.55%0.85%0.93%0.95%0.82%1.07%1.54%1.13%0.91%1.07%1.04%

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 Morgan Stanley . 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 Morgan Stanley was 34.47%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 100 trading sessions.

The current Morgan Stanley drawdown is 4.36%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-34.47%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020100Aug 12, 2020123
-21.54%Jan 5, 2022192Sep 30, 2022203Jul 18, 2023395
-20.71%Sep 21, 201867Dec 24, 201887Apr 29, 2019154
-17.15%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202555Jun 26, 202589
-10.7%Aug 1, 202364Oct 27, 202325Dec 1, 202389

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 9.88, 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

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

BenchmarkXLVP.LXLEXLPXBIARKGITAXLVIGVXLCXLFXLKXLBXLYXLIIWMPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.400.440.510.590.620.650.670.790.820.740.900.740.860.810.820.97
XLVP.L0.401.000.190.360.350.330.260.640.270.290.340.280.380.290.350.340.46
XLE0.440.191.000.250.280.240.500.300.220.310.550.270.550.340.540.530.51
XLP0.510.360.251.000.250.200.390.590.270.380.470.330.530.410.500.400.52
XBI0.590.350.280.251.000.840.430.550.580.530.430.530.450.540.480.720.67
ARKG0.620.330.240.200.841.000.420.490.660.580.410.600.460.610.480.730.69
ITA0.650.260.500.390.430.421.000.440.460.470.650.490.630.560.820.700.71
XLV0.670.640.300.590.550.490.441.000.480.510.540.510.580.500.580.550.72
IGV0.790.270.220.270.580.660.460.481.000.730.460.850.480.710.540.660.77
XLC0.820.290.310.380.530.580.470.510.731.000.560.750.560.750.580.660.79
XLF0.740.340.550.470.430.410.650.540.460.561.000.520.730.630.790.750.78
XLK0.900.280.270.330.530.600.490.510.850.750.521.000.560.760.620.670.84
XLB0.740.380.550.530.450.460.630.580.480.560.730.561.000.640.820.750.78
XLY0.860.290.340.410.540.610.560.500.710.750.630.760.641.000.690.760.83
XLI0.810.350.540.500.480.480.820.580.540.580.790.620.820.691.000.820.85
IWM0.820.340.530.400.720.730.700.550.660.660.750.670.750.760.821.000.89
Portfolio0.970.460.510.520.670.690.710.720.770.790.780.840.780.830.850.891.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 20, 2018