Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 80% |
XYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DIY JEPI, 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 Jun 24, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of XYLD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the DIY JEPI returned 3.16% Year-To-Date and 8.43% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio DIY JEPI | 0.66% | -3.44% | 3.16% | 3.44% | 2.95% | 8.52% | 7.13% | 8.43% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 0.79% | -3.82% | 4.06% | 2.79% | 0.98% | 7.95% | 7.05% | 8.48% |
XYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | 0.15% | -1.86% | -0.43% | 5.71% | 10.79% | 10.37% | 7.08% | 7.91% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 25, 2013, DIY JEPI's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 2021 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DIY JEPI closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.88% | 4.40% | -4.86% | 0.96% | 3.16% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.05% | 3.57% | -0.56% | -2.29% | 1.01% | -0.03% | -0.07% | 1.44% | 0.44% | -2.48% | 3.47% | -1.43% | 5.01% |
| 2024 | 1.11% | 1.61% | 2.94% | -2.76% | 2.28% | 0.11% | 3.68% | 4.78% | 1.09% | -0.85% | 5.29% | -4.64% | 15.10% |
| 2023 | 0.94% | -2.71% | 1.62% | 2.32% | -4.00% | 3.59% | 1.03% | -2.72% | -3.56% | -0.53% | 4.84% | 2.26% | 2.63% |
| 2022 | -4.17% | -1.97% | 5.18% | -2.93% | -1.16% | -4.01% | 4.16% | -2.51% | -8.00% | 6.77% | 4.96% | -1.68% | -6.32% |
| 2021 | -1.38% | -0.77% | 6.53% | 3.42% | 1.23% | 0.39% | 3.01% | 1.95% | -4.34% | 4.67% | -1.41% | 8.48% | 23.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
DIY JEPI has an annualized alpha of 1.07%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 25, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 70.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.53% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.69 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
- 1.07%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 67.53%
- Downside Capture
- 70.20%
Expense Ratio
DIY JEPI has an expense ratio of 0.32%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DIY JEPI ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.25 | 0.88 | -0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.42 | 1.37 | -0.94 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.21 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.34 | 1.39 | -1.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.34 | 6.43 | -5.09 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 13 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 1.03 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
XYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | 47 | 0.77 | 1.25 | 1.26 | 1.10 | 6.41 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
DIY JEPI provided a 3.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.86% | 3.73% | 3.81% | 4.06% | 4.38% | 3.02% | 3.29% | 2.81% | 3.17% | 2.66% | 2.27% | 2.75% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 2.10% | 2.04% | 1.88% | 2.45% | 2.11% | 1.51% | 2.12% | 2.08% | 2.18% | 2.03% | 2.03% | 2.28% |
XYLD Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | 10.92% | 10.51% | 11.54% | 10.51% | 13.43% | 9.07% | 7.93% | 5.76% | 7.12% | 5.18% | 3.23% | 4.65% |
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 DIY JEPI. 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 DIY JEPI was 35.71%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 269 trading sessions.
The current DIY JEPI drawdown is 4.63%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.71% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 269 | Apr 16, 2021 | 294 |
| -17.49% | Apr 21, 2022 | 121 | Oct 12, 2022 | 400 | May 16, 2024 | 521 |
| -12.3% | Sep 14, 2018 | 70 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 106 |
| -11.04% | Aug 19, 2015 | 5 | Aug 25, 2015 | 45 | Oct 28, 2015 | 50 |
| -9.8% | Mar 4, 2025 | 26 | Apr 8, 2025 | 92 | Aug 20, 2025 | 118 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.47, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | XYLD | SPLV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.76 |
| XYLD | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.68 |
| SPLV | 0.69 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.76 | 0.68 | 0.99 | 1.00 |