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Cert2.4
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 Cert2.4, 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 May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.44%-1.90%-3.41%-1.91%30.31%17.22%10.14%12.44%
Portfolio
Cert2.4
0.58%0.03%3.09%5.26%46.89%22.35%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.93%4.05%9.95%15.68%119.70%47.06%26.39%31.90%
EWT
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
0.73%2.55%12.21%14.66%70.16%22.87%10.35%15.49%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.45%-1.56%-2.70%-1.22%32.43%18.56%10.52%13.90%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
0.01%0.05%1.12%1.44%3.85%4.57%3.50%3.07%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
0.01%0.28%0.93%1.89%4.06%4.78%3.42%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
0.63%0.09%3.46%6.23%40.04%15.81%7.50%9.05%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.00%0.59%1.58%3.75%3.32%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
1.56%-5.56%9.33%6.82%82.60%32.59%16.36%18.50%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
1.17%-5.00%9.63%8.39%63.91%29.66%19.30%18.14%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
1.48%-6.96%4.96%6.02%67.32%26.30%17.45%15.57%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Cert2.4'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, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Cert2.4 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.94%1.71%-4.92%1.59%3.09%
20252.04%-1.66%-4.36%0.40%7.10%7.11%1.93%1.55%5.21%3.90%-1.16%1.36%25.29%
20241.10%5.83%3.50%-3.09%5.48%3.25%0.36%1.15%1.35%-1.07%3.16%-1.67%20.67%
20237.90%-1.16%3.83%-0.95%3.18%4.75%3.10%-2.04%-4.20%-1.93%8.91%5.06%28.73%
2022-5.07%-0.79%0.92%-8.11%1.28%-8.13%7.68%-4.25%-9.04%4.80%8.94%-4.96%-17.32%
20211.02%2.13%0.49%1.73%-3.52%4.22%1.21%2.70%10.22%

Benchmark Metrics

Cert2.4 has an annualized alpha of 3.99%, beta of 0.91, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.13%) than losses (81.92%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.99% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.91 and R² of 0.90, 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
3.99%
Beta
0.91
0.90
Upside Capture
96.13%
Downside Capture
81.92%

Expense Ratio

Cert2.4 has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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

Cert2.4 ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


Cert2.4 Risk / Return Rank: 9191
Overall Rank
Cert2.4 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9393
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Cert2.4 Sortino Ratio Rank: 9494
Sortino Ratio Rank
Cert2.4 Omega Ratio Rank: 9494
Omega Ratio Rank
Cert2.4 Calmar Ratio Rank: 8888
Calmar Ratio Rank
Cert2.4 Martin Ratio Rank: 8888
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

2.83

1.84

+0.98

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.16

2.97

+1.18

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.57

1.40

+0.17

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.70

1.82

+1.87

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

15.40

7.76

+7.64


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
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
973.464.171.575.7320.62
EWT
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
942.743.581.484.8615.39
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
811.893.041.422.068.60
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
922.163.171.454.2513.63
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
10020.51283.73200.83412.764,634.40
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
872.533.601.492.569.93
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.51
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
933.114.031.493.5412.38
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
933.254.551.573.2913.54
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
913.194.391.552.9211.40

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.

Cert2.4 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 7, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.83
  • All Time: 0.82

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 2.54, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Cert2.4 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

Cert2.4 provided a 1.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.80%1.92%1.73%2.43%3.15%1.17%1.11%1.59%1.85%1.50%1.43%1.75%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.28%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
EWT
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
3.95%4.43%3.32%8.12%18.82%0.55%1.83%2.49%3.16%2.81%2.39%3.12%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
3.62%3.81%2.70%2.86%6.84%4.68%1.20%1.95%2.45%1.52%0.76%0.00%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
3.95%4.10%5.10%4.87%1.45%0.03%0.05%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.93%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.68%4.14%1.63%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.33%0.40%0.66%0.54%0.50%0.83%0.63%0.75%1.19%0.76%1.09%2.31%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.38%0.42%0.61%0.67%0.83%0.59%0.88%0.95%0.90%0.67%1.70%1.41%
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 Cert2.4. 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 Cert2.4 was 25.54%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 196 trading sessions.

The current Cert2.4 drawdown is 4.75%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-25.54%Jan 5, 2022196Oct 14, 2022196Jul 28, 2023392
-17.34%Jan 24, 202552Apr 8, 202539Jun 4, 202591
-9.7%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202446Oct 9, 202460
-8.99%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-8.94%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202316Nov 20, 202379

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 5.05, 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.

BenchmarkSGOVVMFXXVTIPEWTITASMHXARVXUSPPAVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.030.140.660.640.800.690.760.700.990.94
SGOV0.001.000.030.030.010.00-0.000.020.000.01-0.000.00
VMFXX0.030.031.000.08-0.080.04-0.030.03-0.040.050.03-0.00
VTIP0.140.030.081.000.110.120.060.130.190.130.150.13
EWT0.660.01-0.080.111.000.420.730.480.770.460.670.80
ITA0.640.000.040.120.421.000.460.920.540.960.660.64
SMH0.80-0.00-0.030.060.730.461.000.530.660.510.800.93
XAR0.690.020.030.130.480.920.531.000.600.930.720.70
VXUS0.760.00-0.040.190.770.540.660.601.000.590.780.81
PPA0.700.010.050.130.460.960.510.930.591.000.720.69
VTI0.99-0.000.030.150.670.660.800.720.780.721.000.94
Portfolio0.940.00-0.000.130.800.640.930.700.810.690.941.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021