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Blue Chip
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Blue Chip, 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 Aug 13, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of PFE

Returns By Period

As of Apr 16, 2026, the Blue Chip returned 6.95% Year-To-Date and 13.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.80%4.83%2.59%5.27%30.14%19.29%10.91%12.94%
Portfolio
Blue Chip
-0.37%2.78%6.95%9.90%28.92%15.12%8.91%13.02%
BAC
Bank of America Corporation
1.82%15.43%-0.68%5.03%46.20%25.76%9.39%17.08%
PFE
Pfizer Inc.
0.30%2.18%11.03%15.34%29.96%-7.51%-1.98%3.17%
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
-0.99%-10.33%14.17%15.16%8.06%12.01%1.05%4.08%
C
Citigroup Inc.
1.63%22.67%13.44%33.46%110.03%43.42%16.72%14.70%
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
-0.78%-3.23%8.46%13.83%7.84%9.31%10.24%8.37%
WMT
Walmart Inc.
-0.23%-0.77%12.21%14.90%33.94%37.67%23.24%20.52%
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
-1.72%2.14%12.84%42.42%55.87%3.88%13.30%11.59%
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
-1.67%7.46%-4.14%1.04%33.78%33.16%17.76%20.49%
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
-0.60%-1.86%15.94%26.31%59.69%16.32%11.12%11.05%
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
-0.69%-5.75%0.76%-1.37%-12.56%0.83%3.46%8.55%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 14, 2012, Blue Chip's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Blue Chip closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.75%4.69%-3.41%1.94%6.95%
20254.22%1.48%-3.49%-2.16%2.83%3.65%-0.95%5.35%1.54%-1.27%3.63%0.35%15.80%
20243.52%3.67%6.09%-4.56%4.75%-0.64%2.92%2.53%1.16%-2.24%6.61%-6.37%17.81%
20232.09%-4.39%-2.96%1.78%-5.11%6.02%2.95%-3.44%-4.07%-0.69%5.54%4.67%1.47%
2022-1.14%-3.77%1.07%-3.44%3.50%-6.77%3.29%-3.86%-6.96%12.05%6.00%-2.72%-4.36%
2021-2.28%3.83%8.63%2.23%1.50%-2.12%0.32%1.98%-3.51%5.86%-2.03%6.81%22.41%

Benchmark Metrics

Blue Chip has an annualized alpha of 3.60%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 14, 2012.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.61%) than losses (85.00%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.60% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.60%
Beta
0.80
0.74
Upside Capture
93.61%
Downside Capture
85.00%

Expense Ratio

Blue Chip has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Blue Chip ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Blue Chip Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
Blue Chip Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Blue Chip Sortino Ratio Rank: 4646
Sortino Ratio Rank
Blue Chip Omega Ratio Rank: 3131
Omega Ratio Rank
Blue Chip Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
Blue Chip Martin Ratio Rank: 4949
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.33

2.30

+0.04

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.46

3.18

+0.28

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.43

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.50

3.40

+1.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

15.13

15.35

-0.23


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BAC
Bank of America Corporation
802.142.741.373.048.88
PFE
Pfizer Inc.
671.191.831.222.896.62
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
430.370.771.090.741.71
C
Citigroup Inc.
953.914.401.598.0824.53
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
450.500.881.100.861.74
WMT
Walmart Inc.
751.562.341.293.268.83
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
822.042.861.363.9411.37
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
701.602.121.282.075.62
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
963.655.181.668.5428.99
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
10-0.71-0.890.90-0.67-1.23

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.

Blue Chip Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.33
  • 5-Year: 0.64
  • 10-Year: 0.79
  • All Time: 0.88

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 2.19 to 3.00, 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 Blue Chip 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

Blue Chip provided a 3.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.09%3.19%3.15%3.19%2.85%2.40%2.46%2.39%2.53%2.30%2.46%2.67%
BAC
Bank of America Corporation
2.03%1.96%2.28%2.73%2.60%1.75%2.38%1.87%2.19%1.32%1.13%1.19%
PFE
Pfizer Inc.
6.33%6.91%6.33%5.70%3.12%2.64%3.92%3.68%3.12%3.53%3.69%3.47%
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
6.14%6.68%6.68%6.96%6.53%4.85%4.21%3.95%4.22%4.39%4.26%4.79%
C
Citigroup Inc.
1.79%1.99%3.10%4.04%4.51%3.38%3.31%2.40%2.96%1.29%0.71%0.31%
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
2.74%2.92%3.12%3.12%2.77%2.84%2.99%2.89%3.29%3.23%3.38%3.07%
WMT
Walmart Inc.
0.76%0.84%0.92%1.45%1.58%1.52%1.50%1.78%2.23%2.07%2.89%3.20%
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
2.82%3.12%3.14%2.72%2.52%3.41%3.03%2.48%2.60%3.36%3.14%3.43%
JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.93%1.72%1.92%2.38%2.98%2.34%2.83%2.37%2.54%1.91%2.13%2.54%
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
2.18%2.48%3.40%3.00%2.52%2.45%2.53%2.57%2.74%2.38%2.73%2.87%
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
2.95%2.91%2.36%2.55%2.38%2.08%2.24%2.37%3.09%2.98%3.18%3.31%

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 Blue Chip. 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 Blue Chip was 32.42%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.

The current Blue Chip drawdown is 2.42%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-32.42%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 2020162Nov 10, 2020206
-19.72%Jan 12, 2022189Oct 12, 2022337Feb 15, 2024526
-18%Jul 17, 2015145Feb 11, 2016189Nov 9, 2016334
-15.32%Nov 27, 202489Apr 8, 202557Jul 1, 2025146
-14.35%Dec 3, 201815Dec 24, 2018118Jun 14, 2019133

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 13.75, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkWMTVZCIMRKPGKOHPQPFEJNJDISHDCATBACCJPMPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.390.330.400.370.390.420.590.420.420.590.600.620.610.650.650.77
WMT0.391.000.300.220.250.430.370.210.250.330.270.390.220.220.210.240.43
VZ0.330.301.000.270.340.420.420.240.330.400.280.300.260.250.240.280.53
CI0.400.220.271.000.340.260.290.270.330.330.280.300.320.340.340.360.60
MRK0.370.250.340.341.000.390.360.210.520.510.220.260.240.230.230.280.52
PG0.390.430.420.260.391.000.590.210.350.480.270.360.210.200.200.240.49
KO0.420.370.420.290.360.591.000.240.340.450.300.330.250.240.250.290.52
HPQ0.590.210.240.270.210.210.241.000.280.250.380.380.480.450.460.450.59
PFE0.420.250.330.330.520.350.340.281.000.500.280.320.270.300.310.320.60
JNJ0.420.330.400.330.510.480.450.250.501.000.260.340.260.250.250.300.54
DIS0.590.270.280.280.220.270.300.380.280.261.000.420.400.460.480.470.59
HD0.600.390.300.300.260.360.330.380.320.340.421.000.390.380.390.400.58
CAT0.620.220.260.320.240.210.250.480.270.260.400.391.000.530.550.560.63
BAC0.610.220.250.340.230.200.240.450.300.250.460.380.531.000.830.830.73
C0.650.210.240.340.230.200.250.460.310.250.480.390.550.831.000.810.72
JPM0.650.240.280.360.280.240.290.450.320.300.470.400.560.830.811.000.74
Portfolio0.770.430.530.600.520.490.520.590.600.540.590.580.630.730.720.741.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 14, 2012