Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
PAYX Paychex, Inc. | Industrials | 32.86% |
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Industrials Equities | 26.68% |
EMR Emerson Electric Co. | Industrials | 25.74% |
UPS United Parcel Service, Inc. | Industrials | 14.72% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in I, 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
As of Jun 6, 2026, the I returned 3.50% Year-To-Date and 11.64% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio I | -0.20% | 3.40% | 3.50% | 3.65% | -1.64% | 9.82% | 6.20% | 11.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
EMR Emerson Electric Co. | -2.77% | -1.86% | 4.89% | 1.33% | 13.65% | 20.91% | 9.23% | 12.72% |
PAYX Paychex, Inc. | 1.06% | 8.40% | -8.29% | -8.19% | -34.49% | -0.13% | 2.65% | 9.52% |
UPS United Parcel Service, Inc. | -0.77% | 8.67% | 11.95% | 16.21% | 17.16% | -9.35% | -7.66% | 4.19% |
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | -0.32% | 0.25% | 12.25% | 13.16% | 21.42% | 21.04% | 12.54% | 13.86% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 11, 1999, I's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, I closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.23% | 1.69% | -9.18% | 5.80% | 2.31% | 0.29% | 3.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.93% | -0.09% | -3.87% | -4.52% | 9.31% | 2.02% | 1.01% | -3.16% | -3.26% | 1.57% | -2.23% | 0.94% | -0.16% |
| 2024 | -2.46% | 7.48% | 2.98% | -3.40% | 1.51% | -1.38% | 4.86% | -0.67% | 3.44% | 0.44% | 10.08% | -6.20% | 16.66% |
| 2023 | 0.47% | -3.54% | 3.66% | -3.89% | -4.52% | 10.50% | 5.71% | -0.43% | -4.96% | -5.43% | 7.32% | 3.93% | 7.48% |
| 2022 | -6.73% | 1.26% | 7.18% | -8.79% | -0.67% | -7.32% | 11.08% | -4.02% | -10.94% | 10.77% | 8.91% | -4.03% | -6.57% |
| 2021 | -4.49% | 5.95% | 7.31% | 3.82% | 4.78% | 0.93% | 2.52% | 2.20% | -6.05% | 8.51% | -5.25% | 9.15% | 31.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
I has an annualized alpha of 2.92%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 11, 1999.
- This portfolio captured 102.59% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.68% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.92% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.74, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.92%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 102.59%
- Downside Capture
- 92.68%
Expense Ratio
I has an expense ratio of 0.02%, 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
I ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for I and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | 1.94 | -2.03 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.02 | 2.63 | -2.65 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.35 | -0.36 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.10 | 2.59 | -2.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.18 | 11.84 | -12.03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMR Emerson Electric Co. | 55 | 0.49 | 0.87 | 1.11 | 0.62 | 1.37 |
PAYX Paychex, Inc. | 7 | -1.29 | -1.84 | 0.78 | -0.77 | -1.19 |
UPS United Parcel Service, Inc. | 58 | 0.59 | 0.93 | 1.14 | 0.85 | 1.45 |
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 43 | 1.39 | 2.06 | 1.24 | 1.76 | 6.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
I provided a 3.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.07% | 2.97% | 2.48% | 2.55% | 2.37% | 1.80% | 2.28% | 2.60% | 3.06% | 2.52% | 2.78% | 3.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EMR Emerson Electric Co. | 1.59% | 1.61% | 1.70% | 2.14% | 2.15% | 2.18% | 2.49% | 2.58% | 3.26% | 2.76% | 3.42% | 3.94% |
PAYX Paychex, Inc. | 4.41% | 3.76% | 2.73% | 2.90% | 2.62% | 1.90% | 2.66% | 2.85% | 3.35% | 2.82% | 2.89% | 3.03% |
UPS United Parcel Service, Inc. | 6.09% | 6.61% | 5.17% | 4.12% | 3.50% | 1.90% | 2.40% | 3.28% | 3.73% | 2.79% | 2.72% | 3.03% |
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.18% | 1.29% | 1.44% | 1.63% | 1.63% | 1.25% | 1.55% | 1.94% | 2.15% | 1.77% | 2.07% | 2.15% |
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 I. 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 I was 52.85%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 467 trading sessions.
The current I drawdown is 6.94%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -52.85%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 3moOct 2007 - Jan 2011 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -42.48%Oct 2002 | 1y 10mo | 3y 1mo | 4y 11moNov 2000 - Nov 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -41.44%Mar 2020 | 1mo 29d | 5mo 13d | 7mo 12dJan 2020 - Sep 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -25.00%Oct 2011 | 7mo 13d | 11mo 22d | 1y 7moFeb 2011 - Sep 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.88%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 13dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.74, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.48 | 1.35 | 1.26 | 1.21 | 1.22 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.22, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
I correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.62 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.66 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 11, 1999 | 0.81 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XLI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.85, while UPS has the lowest at 0.60.
Asset Correlations Table
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