Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80% |
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SImple ETF, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Nov 15, 2005, corresponding to the inception date of SPYM
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the SImple ETF returned -0.16% Year-To-Date and 10.61% 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 SImple ETF | -0.35% | -2.57% | -0.16% | 2.93% | 21.31% | 15.88% | 9.61% | 10.61% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 0.09% | -3.33% | -3.54% | -1.41% | 17.61% | 18.45% | 11.96% | 14.24% |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | -0.62% | -2.09% | 2.05% | 5.82% | 23.73% | 14.40% | 8.29% | 8.89% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 2005, SImple ETF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SImple ETF closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.55% | 2.52% | -6.76% | 0.88% | -0.16% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.91% | 1.19% | -2.17% | 1.91% | 5.38% | 3.46% | -0.38% | 3.55% | 2.65% | 1.69% | 0.52% | 1.65% | 25.74% |
| 2024 | 0.34% | 3.82% | 3.35% | -3.54% | 5.04% | 0.24% | 2.01% | 2.93% | 1.33% | -3.56% | 2.25% | -2.73% | 11.59% |
| 2023 | 8.01% | -2.87% | 3.35% | 2.44% | -2.41% | 5.20% | 2.91% | -3.05% | -4.07% | -2.61% | 8.56% | 5.05% | 21.21% |
| 2022 | -4.23% | -3.26% | 1.74% | -7.52% | 1.35% | -8.60% | 6.66% | -5.34% | -9.23% | 6.76% | 10.18% | -3.24% | -15.76% |
| 2021 | -0.83% | 2.41% | 3.21% | 3.73% | 2.50% | 0.08% | 1.36% | 1.99% | -3.77% | 4.53% | -3.14% | 4.44% | 17.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
SImple ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.78%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 16, 2005.
- This portfolio participated in 102.24% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.92% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.86, 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
- -0.78%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 95.92%
- Downside Capture
- 102.24%
Expense Ratio
SImple ETF has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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
SImple ETF ranks 56 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.25 | 0.88 | +0.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 1.37 | +0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.90 | 1.39 | +0.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.06 | 6.43 | +1.63 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.97 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.13 |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 70 | 1.34 | 1.92 | 1.28 | 2.10 | 7.89 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SImple ETF provided a 2.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.88% | 2.93% | 2.85% | 2.67% | 2.49% | 2.91% | 2.01% | 2.84% | 3.16% | 2.40% | 2.85% | 2.60% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.28% | 1.44% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.79% | 2.23% | 1.75% | 1.97% | 1.98% |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.31% | 3.38% | 3.24% | 2.98% | 2.69% | 3.33% | 2.13% | 3.10% | 3.39% | 2.57% | 3.07% | 2.76% |
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 SImple ETF. 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 SImple ETF was 59.80%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1164 trading sessions.
The current SImple ETF drawdown is 6.12%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.8% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1164 | Oct 21, 2013 | 1503 |
| -33.5% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 205 |
| -27% | Jan 5, 2022 | 194 | Oct 12, 2022 | 298 | Dec 19, 2023 | 492 |
| -20.69% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 274 | Mar 15, 2017 | 457 |
| -20.61% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 217 | Nov 4, 2019 | 446 |
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 | SPYM | EFA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.88 |
| SPYM | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.81 |
| EFA | 0.82 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.98 | 1.00 |