Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 12.50% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 12.50% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | Communication Services | 12.50% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | Communication Services | 12.50% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 12.50% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 12.50% |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | Technology | 12.50% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 12.50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Big Tech 8, 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 Sep 30, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of PLTR
Returns By Period
| 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 Big Tech 8 | -0.42% | -4.32% | -12.21% | -10.17% | 32.56% | 51.27% | 28.47% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.11% | -2.97% | -5.78% | -0.28% | 14.80% | 16.04% | 16.39% | 26.10% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -0.38% | 0.50% | -9.12% | -5.68% | 7.02% | 27.00% | 5.83% | 21.61% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | -0.82% | -12.23% | -12.90% | -20.86% | -1.31% | 39.54% | 14.16% | 17.80% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 1.11% | -7.54% | -22.60% | -27.29% | -1.52% | 10.00% | 9.94% | 22.58% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | -0.15% | -2.93% | -6.10% | 19.65% | 86.00% | 41.44% | 22.67% | 23.06% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.93% | -1.47% | -4.88% | -6.08% | 60.69% | 85.17% | 66.71% | 70.07% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | -5.42% | -8.11% | -19.82% | -17.30% | 27.53% | 22.79% | 10.33% | 36.16% |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | 1.34% | 0.84% | -16.48% | -20.63% | 69.77% | 160.69% | 45.12% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2020, Big Tech 8's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +33.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -18.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Big Tech 8 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +15.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 3, 2022 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.83% | -7.18% | -4.34% | 0.72% | -12.21% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.19% | -6.65% | -8.87% | 5.65% | 13.26% | 5.52% | 6.86% | 1.86% | 9.94% | 5.34% | -3.38% | 1.03% | 36.38% |
| 2024 | 1.05% | 16.95% | 0.82% | -2.36% | 7.15% | 10.03% | 0.37% | 1.84% | 8.43% | 1.30% | 16.06% | 7.35% | 91.85% |
| 2023 | 21.16% | 5.83% | 12.50% | -0.15% | 24.00% | 8.49% | 8.17% | -4.19% | -4.07% | -3.35% | 14.56% | 1.20% | 115.87% |
| 2022 | -10.63% | -7.52% | 9.11% | -18.32% | -5.41% | -9.10% | 15.85% | -8.84% | -10.17% | -3.34% | 3.45% | -12.65% | -47.53% |
| 2021 | 7.56% | -6.55% | 1.53% | 8.83% | -1.91% | 10.38% | -0.02% | 8.63% | -6.07% | 13.45% | 3.12% | -2.95% | 39.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
Big Tech 8 has an annualized alpha of 12.63%, beta of 1.60, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2020.
- This portfolio captured 192.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.80% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 12.63% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.60 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 12.63%
- Beta
- 1.60
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 192.26%
- Downside Capture
- 109.80%
Expense Ratio
Big Tech 8 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Big Tech 8 ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.10 | 0.88 | +0.22 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.73 | 1.37 | +0.37 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.72 | 1.39 | +0.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.62 | 6.43 | -0.82 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 55 | 0.47 | 0.92 | 1.13 | 0.66 | 2.04 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 46 | 0.20 | 0.55 | 1.07 | 0.42 | 1.00 |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 36 | -0.03 | 0.25 | 1.03 | -0.05 | -0.12 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 35 | -0.06 | 0.11 | 1.01 | -0.05 | -0.12 |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 94 | 2.87 | 3.82 | 1.47 | 4.14 | 15.67 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 81 | 1.47 | 2.17 | 1.27 | 3.02 | 7.54 |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | 60 | 0.50 | 1.10 | 1.13 | 1.25 | 3.01 |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | 74 | 1.22 | 1.79 | 1.24 | 1.99 | 4.80 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Big Tech 8 provided a 0.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.25% | 0.21% | 0.23% | 0.16% | 0.23% | 0.15% | 0.21% | 0.31% | 0.49% | 0.45% | 0.59% | 0.68% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.41% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.93% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Big Tech 8. 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 Big Tech 8 was 52.11%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 134 trading sessions.
The current Big Tech 8 drawdown is 15.51%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -52.11% | Nov 22, 2021 | 277 | Dec 28, 2022 | 134 | Jul 13, 2023 | 411 |
| -28.72% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 87 |
| -19.91% | Nov 4, 2025 | 100 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -18.06% | Feb 10, 2021 | 18 | Mar 8, 2021 | 71 | Jun 17, 2021 | 89 |
| -17.45% | Jul 11, 2024 | 18 | Aug 5, 2024 | 39 | Sep 30, 2024 | 57 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | PLTR | TSLA | AAPL | META | NVDA | GOOG | AMZN | MSFT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.82 |
| PLTR | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.75 |
| TSLA | 0.56 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.42 | 0.71 |
| AAPL | 0.69 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.67 |
| META | 0.65 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.71 |
| NVDA | 0.68 | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.76 |
| GOOG | 0.69 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.71 |
| AMZN | 0.68 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.57 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.76 |
| MSFT | 0.74 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Portfolio | 0.82 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 1.00 |