Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kiplinger, 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 | 1.75% | -0.09% | 8.02% | 7.15% | 22.78% | 19.45% | 11.73% | 13.53% |
Portfolio Kiplinger | 1.84% | 0.92% | 9.22% | 8.44% | 21.34% | 16.20% | 9.05% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.58% | 0.59% | 0.64% | 0.74% | 5.01% | 4.07% | 0.08% | 1.58% |
HYGV FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored US Bond Index Fund | 0.53% | 0.72% | 1.71% | 1.99% | 6.90% | 8.43% | 3.44% | — |
IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 2.51% | 2.96% | 14.66% | 11.74% | 25.20% | 15.52% | 8.10% | 11.45% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 2.44% | 4.79% | 18.58% | 14.12% | 32.55% | 14.69% | 6.05% | 11.03% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 1.66% | -0.08% | 8.48% | 7.66% | 24.15% | 20.99% | 13.30% | 15.39% |
OMFL Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | 1.70% | 0.98% | 11.16% | 9.67% | 20.69% | 13.67% | 8.96% | — |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 3.33% | 1.32% | 13.24% | 14.27% | 28.59% | 18.58% | 8.24% | 10.05% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2018, Kiplinger's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Kiplinger closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.48% | 1.19% | -4.67% | 7.84% | 3.50% | -1.02% | 9.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.66% | -0.65% | -3.63% | -0.30% | 4.67% | 3.88% | 1.03% | 2.58% | 2.44% | 1.13% | 0.72% | 0.53% | 15.84% |
| 2024 | -0.25% | 3.61% | 3.40% | -3.83% | 4.05% | 0.92% | 2.05% | 1.84% | 1.87% | -1.68% | 4.68% | -3.00% | 14.06% |
| 2023 | 7.01% | -2.63% | 1.83% | 1.09% | -1.28% | 5.41% | 3.05% | -2.17% | -4.21% | -2.97% | 8.01% | 5.52% | 19.20% |
| 2022 | -4.65% | -2.04% | 1.60% | -6.92% | 0.81% | -7.82% | 7.30% | -3.82% | -8.12% | 6.64% | 6.19% | -4.26% | -15.63% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | 2.89% | 3.21% | 3.74% | 0.98% | 1.03% | 0.85% | 2.08% | -3.40% | 4.55% | -1.72% | 3.96% | 19.68% |
Benchmark Metrics
Kiplinger has an annualized alpha of 0.30%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2018.
- This portfolio participated in 86.10% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.27% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.30%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 80.27%
- Downside Capture
- 86.10%
Expense Ratio
Kiplinger has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
Kiplinger ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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 Kiplinger and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.98 | 1.85 | +0.13 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.77 | 2.52 | +0.25 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.34 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.84 | 2.52 | +0.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.49 | 11.31 | +1.18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 44 | 1.32 | 1.96 | 1.23 | 1.82 | 5.38 |
HYGV FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored US Bond Index Fund | 68 | 1.78 | 2.74 | 1.34 | 2.58 | 11.11 |
IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 62 | 1.59 | 2.33 | 1.28 | 2.87 | 10.47 |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 74 | 1.84 | 2.68 | 1.32 | 3.77 | 12.61 |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 73 | 1.98 | 2.67 | 1.36 | 2.73 | 12.34 |
OMFL Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | 64 | 1.68 | 2.34 | 1.30 | 2.74 | 12.17 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 65 | 1.79 | 2.46 | 1.33 | 2.55 | 9.77 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Kiplinger provided a 2.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.22% | 2.37% | 2.58% | 2.60% | 2.53% | 2.02% | 2.11% | 2.65% | 2.58% | 1.55% | 1.70% | 1.81% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.97% | 3.89% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
HYGV FlexShares High Yield Value-Scored US Bond Index Fund | 7.38% | 7.48% | 8.20% | 8.77% | 7.64% | 6.07% | 6.18% | 7.95% | 5.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 1.18% | 1.36% | 1.33% | 1.46% | 1.68% | 1.18% | 1.28% | 1.63% | 1.72% | 1.19% | 1.60% | 1.56% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 1.12% | 1.44% | 2.05% | 1.31% | 1.41% | 1.53% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.58% | 1.20% | 1.22% | 1.48% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 1.09% | 1.17% | 1.30% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.20% | 1.57% | 1.85% | 2.21% | 1.75% | 2.01% | 2.27% |
OMFL Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | 0.76% | 0.80% | 1.22% | 1.37% | 1.55% | 0.95% | 1.48% | 1.53% | 1.39% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.68% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 Kiplinger. 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 Kiplinger was 30.61%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current Kiplinger drawdown is 1.46%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.61%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 6dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.47%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.00%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 15d | 6mo 16dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.46%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 21dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.56%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.44, 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 | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.09 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.09, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Kiplinger correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 18, 2018 | 0.97 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. IVV has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while AGG has the lowest at 0.11.
Asset Correlations Table
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