Keep It Simple

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Keep It Simple, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 15, 2017, Keep It Simple's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Keep It Simple closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -14.8%.

Keep It Simple has an annualized alpha of 7.59%, beta of 0.47, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2017.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (73.92%) than losses (65.98%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.47 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.26 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
• R² of 0.26 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Keep It Simple has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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.

Keep It Simple ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

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.

Keep It Simple Sharpe ratios as of Apr 7, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.65
• 5-Year: 0.65
• All Time: 0.89

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 1.63 to 2.54, 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 Keep It Simple compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Keep It Simple provided a 0.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Keep It Simple. 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 Keep It Simple was 35.47%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 497 trading sessions.

The current Keep It Simple drawdown is 9.37%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.