Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 8 fold, 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 Oct 13, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of QQQM
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 8 fold | 0.44% | -0.66% | 7.02% | 6.80% | 25.57% | 14.87% | 10.82% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 0.96% | 0.35% | 12.35% | 12.14% | 24.40% | 18.59% | 13.72% | 9.79% |
PXE Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF | 1.64% | 12.14% | 38.01% | 33.51% | 32.67% | 13.61% | 23.26% | 10.29% |
QQQM Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.12% | -4.05% | -4.64% | -2.75% | 30.45% | 23.07% | 13.26% | — |
RWJ Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF | 0.36% | -2.77% | 4.45% | 3.69% | 34.60% | 12.03% | 6.97% | 12.35% |
SRVR Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF | 1.49% | -2.57% | 12.36% | 2.45% | 11.93% | 5.74% | -0.34% | — |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.40% | -3.44% | -8.83% | -6.63% | 8.19% | 18.18% | 9.42% | 12.40% |
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | -0.52% | -5.57% | -4.78% | 2.27% | 7.27% | 5.91% | 5.14% | 9.64% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -0.80% | -2.86% | 4.73% | 5.90% | 29.44% | 13.38% | 7.37% | 9.00% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 14, 2020, 8 fold's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 8 fold closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.11% | 4.08% | -1.73% | 0.50% | 7.02% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.42% | 0.02% | -3.25% | -2.27% | 4.81% | 3.91% | 0.85% | 3.14% | 1.68% | -0.17% | 2.32% | -1.35% | 12.42% |
| 2024 | -1.47% | 3.66% | 4.02% | -4.16% | 4.01% | -0.56% | 4.53% | 1.74% | 1.63% | -1.86% | 6.04% | -5.31% | 12.15% |
| 2023 | 6.34% | -4.04% | -0.26% | 0.54% | -2.87% | 6.09% | 4.98% | -2.13% | -3.90% | -2.80% | 7.57% | 5.62% | 14.98% |
| 2022 | -2.54% | -0.13% | 5.54% | -5.97% | 3.71% | -10.05% | 7.70% | -1.87% | -10.09% | 7.87% | 6.15% | -5.29% | -7.15% |
| 2021 | 4.07% | 4.99% | 5.44% | 4.31% | 2.57% | 2.59% | -1.10% | 3.03% | -1.78% | 4.87% | -2.59% | 4.69% | 35.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
8 fold has an annualized alpha of 5.08%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 14, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.75%) than losses (81.37%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.08% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.08%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 95.75%
- Downside Capture
- 81.37%
Expense Ratio
8 fold has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range. 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
8 fold ranks 49 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 | 1.78 | 1.37 | +0.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.63 | 1.39 | +0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.86 | 6.43 | +2.42 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 80 | 1.63 | 2.15 | 1.30 | 2.92 | 9.64 |
PXE Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF | 47 | 0.98 | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.44 | 4.61 |
QQQM Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 59 | 1.05 | 1.63 | 1.23 | 1.95 | 7.03 |
RWJ Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF | 49 | 0.94 | 1.48 | 1.20 | 1.61 | 5.70 |
SRVR Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF | 25 | 0.58 | 0.93 | 1.12 | 0.78 | 1.68 |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 13 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 1.04 | 0.22 | 0.63 |
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | 20 | 0.35 | 0.60 | 1.08 | 0.67 | 1.55 |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 77 | 1.65 | 2.24 | 1.32 | 2.50 | 9.01 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
8 fold provided a 1.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.92% | 2.02% | 1.92% | 2.37% | 2.20% | 1.63% | 2.23% | 1.86% | 1.90% | 1.51% | 2.04% | 1.71% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 2.08% | 2.29% | 2.41% | 2.52% | 2.03% | 2.00% | 3.97% | 2.34% | 2.40% | 3.81% | 2.62% | 3.90% |
PXE Invesco Dynamic Energy Exploration & Production ETF | 1.93% | 2.98% | 2.54% | 2.78% | 3.03% | 1.86% | 4.10% | 1.70% | 1.29% | 1.54% | 6.62% | 2.58% |
QQQM Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.53% | 0.50% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 0.83% | 0.40% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
RWJ Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.15% | 1.34% | 1.02% | 0.61% | 0.89% | 1.22% | 1.44% | 1.11% | 0.60% | 0.74% |
SRVR Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate SCTR ETF | 2.88% | 2.67% | 2.00% | 3.69% | 1.70% | 1.19% | 1.59% | 1.61% | 2.13% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 1.60% | 1.55% | 1.75% | 2.08% | 2.31% | 1.87% | 2.21% | 2.17% | 2.30% | 1.53% | 1.63% | 2.00% |
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | 1.72% | 1.61% | 1.53% | 1.36% | 1.33% | 1.14% | 1.21% | 1.89% | 1.38% | 1.31% | 1.45% | 1.22% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 3.51% | 3.45% | 3.36% | 4.55% | 5.34% | 3.98% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 4.24% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 3.28% |
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 8 fold. 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 8 fold was 17.87%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 302 trading sessions.
The current 8 fold drawdown is 1.32%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.87% | Apr 21, 2022 | 113 | Sep 30, 2022 | 302 | Dec 13, 2023 | 415 |
| -17.56% | Dec 2, 2024 | 87 | Apr 8, 2025 | 57 | Jul 1, 2025 | 144 |
| -7.02% | Jan 5, 2022 | 34 | Feb 23, 2022 | 19 | Mar 22, 2022 | 53 |
| -6.19% | Oct 26, 2020 | 5 | Oct 30, 2020 | 6 | Nov 9, 2020 | 11 |
| -5.97% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
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 | PXE | FXU | SRVR | DGS | VHT | QQQM | VFH | RWJ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.92 | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.84 |
| PXE | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.48 | 0.56 | 0.66 |
| FXU | 0.44 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 0.27 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.60 |
| SRVR | 0.60 | 0.17 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.66 |
| DGS | 0.64 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.69 |
| VHT | 0.66 | 0.22 | 0.49 | 0.55 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.66 |
| QQQM | 0.92 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.54 | 0.59 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.66 |
| VFH | 0.74 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 0.82 |
| RWJ | 0.69 | 0.56 | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.53 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.84 | 0.66 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 1.00 |