Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Maximize Quadratic Utility, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.85% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio Maximize Quadratic Utility | 0.00% | -0.33% | 5.29% | 6.02% | 16.77% | 14.09% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -0.78% | 2.97% | 8.79% | 9.12% | 22.26% | 17.09% | 10.54% | 13.23% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | -3.63% | -8.60% | 0.07% | 2.72% | 30.28% | 29.97% | — | — |
O Realty Income Corporation | 1.82% | -1.31% | 10.29% | 6.82% | 14.70% | 6.20% | 2.85% | 4.76% |
PLD Prologis, Inc. | 0.52% | 0.31% | 14.13% | 14.74% | 37.48% | 8.12% | 6.36% | 14.64% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.06% | 0.29% | 1.66% | 2.00% | 4.03% | 4.77% | 3.67% | 2.48% |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.56% | -0.77% | -0.25% | -0.07% | 5.99% | 5.87% | 1.13% | 2.89% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -3.72% | -2.34% | 10.91% | 13.57% | 26.79% | 18.26% | 8.83% | 9.63% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | -0.41% | -0.82% | -0.73% | -0.51% | 3.61% | 3.31% | -0.01% | 1.21% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | -0.17% | -0.20% | 0.36% | 0.74% | 3.41% | 4.11% | 1.79% | 1.72% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2021, Maximize Quadratic Utility's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Maximize Quadratic Utility closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.63% | 1.93% | -4.00% | 4.21% | 1.95% | -1.31% | 5.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.52% | 0.65% | -1.16% | 0.07% | 2.54% | 2.53% | 0.71% | 2.30% | 2.67% | 1.19% | 1.30% | 0.45% | 16.85% |
| 2024 | 0.49% | 2.01% | 2.75% | -2.10% | 2.64% | 1.13% | 2.47% | 1.95% | 1.64% | -0.86% | 2.44% | -2.13% | 12.99% |
| 2023 | 3.86% | -2.25% | 2.45% | 1.17% | -1.04% | 2.79% | 2.01% | -1.27% | -3.01% | -0.90% | 5.38% | 3.38% | 12.89% |
| 2022 | -2.66% | -1.08% | 1.21% | -4.23% | 0.12% | -4.28% | 4.28% | -2.94% | -5.72% | 4.34% | 4.84% | -2.23% | -8.73% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | 1.65% | 1.31% | -2.81% | 3.37% | -0.76% | 3.19% | 6.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Maximize Quadratic Utility has an annualized alpha of 3.02%, beta of 0.47, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 54.60% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.02% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.47 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.02%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 54.00%
- Downside Capture
- 54.60%
Expense Ratio
Maximize Quadratic Utility has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
Maximize Quadratic Utility ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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 Maximize Quadratic Utility and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.47 | 2.01 | +0.46 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.48 | 2.71 | +0.77 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.36 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.01 | 2.69 | +0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.97 | 12.34 | +0.62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 82 | 2.45 | 3.55 | 1.44 | 3.60 | 13.91 |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 32 | 1.08 | 1.46 | 1.22 | 1.44 | 3.64 |
O Realty Income Corporation | 67 | 0.94 | 1.32 | 1.16 | 1.36 | 3.39 |
PLD Prologis, Inc. | 87 | 1.84 | 2.64 | 1.32 | 4.06 | 13.38 |
USD=X USD Cash | — | — | — | — | — | — |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | 15.07 | 51.15 | 13.56 | 205.50 | 795.91 |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 42 | 1.35 | 1.98 | 1.24 | 1.87 | 6.19 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 55 | 1.70 | 2.33 | 1.31 | 2.35 | 9.12 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 26 | 0.90 | 1.35 | 1.15 | 1.07 | 3.14 |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 86 | 2.53 | 4.11 | 1.53 | 3.68 | 14.60 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Maximize Quadratic Utility provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.40% | 2.53% | 2.73% | 2.67% | 2.01% | 1.35% | 1.49% | 2.02% | 2.07% | 1.65% | 1.61% | 1.60% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 1.96% | 2.09% | 2.26% | 2.45% | 2.34% | 1.93% | 2.30% | 2.21% | 2.44% | 2.03% | 2.27% | 2.52% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
O Realty Income Corporation | 5.32% | 6.19% | 5.37% | 5.33% | 4.68% | 3.87% | 4.51% | 3.69% | 4.19% | 4.45% | 4.18% | 4.41% |
PLD Prologis, Inc. | 2.84% | 3.16% | 3.63% | 2.61% | 2.80% | 1.50% | 2.33% | 2.38% | 3.27% | 2.73% | 3.18% | 3.54% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 3.91% | 4.15% | 5.17% | 5.12% | 1.78% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 2.08% | 1.67% | 1.03% | 0.29% | 0.00% |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.82% | 4.62% | 4.43% | 3.72% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 2.78% | 3.37% | 3.61% | 3.21% | 3.29% | 3.34% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.71% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.88% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.88% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
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 Maximize Quadratic Utility. 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 Maximize Quadratic Utility was 14.87%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 413 trading sessions.
The current Maximize Quadratic Utility drawdown is 1.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -14.87%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.05%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 24dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.57%Mar 2026 | 25d | 21d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2021 pullback2021 | -3.16%Sep 2021 | 23d | 25d | 1mo 18dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.16%Aug 2024 | 21d | 9d | 1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.53, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.34 | 1.31 | 1.27 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Maximize Quadratic Utility correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 30, 2021 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while USFR has the lowest at -0.02.
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