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Maximize Quadratic Utility
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Performance

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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.63%1.93%-4.00%4.21%1.95%-1.31%5.29%
20252.52%0.65%-1.16%0.07%2.54%2.53%0.71%2.30%2.67%1.19%1.30%0.45%16.85%
20240.49%2.01%2.75%-2.10%2.64%1.13%2.47%1.95%1.64%-0.86%2.44%-2.13%12.99%
20233.86%-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%
20210.05%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
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.


Maximize Quadratic Utility Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
Maximize Quadratic Utility Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6464
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Maximize Quadratic Utility Sortino Ratio Rank: 6868
Sortino Ratio Rank
Maximize Quadratic Utility Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
Maximize Quadratic Utility Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
Maximize Quadratic Utility Martin Ratio Rank: 5252
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 Maximize Quadratic Utility and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


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
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
822.453.551.443.6013.91
IAUM
iShares Gold Trust Micro
321.081.461.221.443.64
O
Realty Income Corporation
670.941.321.161.363.39
PLD
Prologis, Inc.
871.842.641.324.0613.38
USD=X
USD Cash
USFR
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
10015.0751.1513.56205.50795.91
VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
421.351.981.241.876.19
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
551.702.331.312.359.12
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
260.901.351.151.073.14
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
862.534.111.533.6814.60

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.

Maximize Quadratic Utility Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.47
  • All Time: 1.04

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Maximize Quadratic Utility 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

Maximize Quadratic Utility provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.40%2.53%2.73%2.67%2.01%1.35%1.49%2.02%2.07%1.65%1.61%1.60%
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 12d1y 1mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-8.05%Apr 2025
1mo 17d1mo 7d
2mo 24dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-5.57%Mar 2026
25d21d
1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026
2021 pullback2021
-3.16%Sep 2021
23d25d
1mo 18dSep 2021 - Oct 2021
2024 pullback2024
-3.16%Aug 2024
21d9d
1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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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

Maximize Quadratic Utility 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 (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.

USFR
-0.02
USD=X
0.00
VGSH
0.06
VGIT
0.08
IAUM
0.12
VTIP
0.14
VMBS
0.19
VCIT
0.30
O
0.32
PLD
0.51
VEA
0.78
DGRO
0.85
VOO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Maximize Quadratic Utility. VOO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.89, while USD=X has the lowest at 0.00.

USD=X
0.00
USFR
0.05
VGSH
0.21
VGIT
0.23
VTIP
0.27
VMBS
0.31
IAUM
0.33
VCIT
0.41
O
0.42
PLD
0.54
VEA
0.81
DGRO
0.85
VOO
0.89

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 30, 2021
Diversification Analysis

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