Barbell

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Barbell, 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 never rebalanced.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Barbell's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.6 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -7.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Barbell closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Feb 4, 2026 at -3.3%.

Barbell has an annualized alpha of -0.95%, beta of 0.67, and R² of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

• This portfolio participated in 67.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.97% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.67 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Barbell has an expense ratio of 0.38%, 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.

Barbell ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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.

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.

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

• 1-Year: 1.73
• All Time: 0.37

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 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 Barbell compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Barbell provided a 1.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Barbell. 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 Barbell was 29.52%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 516 trading sessions.

The current Barbell drawdown is 8.41%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.