Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for sectors
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in sectors, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the sectors returned 11.39% Year-To-Date and 12.77% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio sectors | 0.64% | 4.40% | 11.39% | 10.49% | 22.21% | 15.68% | 10.01% | 12.77% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IYR iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF | 0.89% | 3.00% | 11.47% | 11.46% | 12.40% | 9.71% | 2.47% | 5.97% |
IYT iShares Transportation Average ETF | 0.45% | 7.88% | 16.53% | 13.90% | 34.06% | 14.84% | 6.47% | 11.08% |
XHB SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | -0.22% | 7.49% | 4.66% | 0.06% | 14.89% | 12.84% | 9.05% | 13.53% |
XLB Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.87% | 0.99% | 15.57% | 16.68% | 21.77% | 10.88% | 6.01% | 10.54% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.75% | -0.90% | 29.56% | 28.37% | 34.84% | 16.18% | 20.12% | 9.91% |
XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.37% | 4.00% | -2.11% | -2.09% | 8.41% | 18.86% | 9.15% | 13.33% |
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.59% | 0.96% | 13.90% | 13.10% | 25.17% | 20.87% | 12.93% | 14.15% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.87% | 2.95% | 28.52% | 28.96% | 55.42% | 30.28% | 22.02% | 25.19% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.65% | 0.99% | 11.10% | 9.54% | 8.93% | 8.26% | 6.65% | 7.60% |
XLU State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.09% | -0.82% | 5.04% | 5.48% | 12.50% | 13.79% | 9.41% | 9.20% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 22, 2006, sectors's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, sectors closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.77% | 4.38% | -5.44% | 6.10% | 0.77% | 1.73% | 11.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.27% | -0.59% | -3.53% | -2.33% | 4.20% | 3.00% | 1.24% | 3.71% | 1.12% | -0.82% | 2.10% | -0.32% | 11.25% |
| 2024 | -1.27% | 5.52% | 4.10% | -4.76% | 3.40% | -0.13% | 4.51% | 2.14% | 2.53% | -2.16% | 6.45% | -6.66% | 13.49% |
| 2023 | 7.06% | -3.25% | 0.61% | 0.93% | -3.34% | 8.49% | 3.82% | -2.83% | -4.75% | -3.35% | 8.95% | 6.32% | 18.65% |
| 2022 | -4.48% | -1.71% | 3.60% | -5.90% | 0.30% | -9.17% | 9.28% | -2.97% | -9.59% | 9.09% | 6.38% | -5.08% | -11.94% |
| 2021 | 2.14% | 2.90% | 7.49% | 4.73% | 1.41% | 0.17% | 0.96% | 2.04% | -4.23% | 7.45% | -1.39% | 5.50% | 32.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
sectors has an annualized alpha of 1.14%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 22, 2006.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.93, 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
- 1.14%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 101.05%
- Downside Capture
- 97.02%
Expense Ratio
sectors has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
sectors ranks 42 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for sectors and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.78 | 1.86 | -0.08 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.62 | 2.53 | +0.08 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.34 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.76 | 2.53 | +0.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.49 | 11.37 | -0.88 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IYR iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF | 27 | 0.84 | 1.24 | 1.15 | 1.34 | 4.19 |
IYT iShares Transportation Average ETF | 52 | 1.54 | 2.19 | 1.27 | 2.63 | 8.56 |
XHB SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | 16 | 0.42 | 0.87 | 1.09 | 0.55 | 1.13 |
XLB Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 35 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 1.20 | 1.65 | 5.05 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 58 | 1.82 | 2.40 | 1.30 | 3.10 | 8.63 |
XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 15 | 0.42 | 0.67 | 1.08 | 0.42 | 1.08 |
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 47 | 1.50 | 2.17 | 1.26 | 1.98 | 7.82 |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 74 | 2.37 | 2.92 | 1.39 | 3.36 | 10.85 |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 19 | 0.59 | 0.94 | 1.11 | 0.79 | 1.52 |
XLU State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 25 | 0.81 | 1.18 | 1.15 | 1.30 | 2.80 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
sectors provided a 1.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.49% | 1.63% | 1.74% | 1.86% | 2.00% | 1.63% | 1.93% | 2.26% | 2.19% | 1.91% | 3.52% | 2.12% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IYR iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF | 2.15% | 2.48% | 2.57% | 2.75% | 2.92% | 2.06% | 2.58% | 3.05% | 3.53% | 3.73% | 4.41% | 3.92% |
IYT iShares Transportation Average ETF | 0.93% | 1.00% | 1.08% | 1.26% | 1.40% | 0.77% | 0.93% | 1.29% | 1.35% | 0.92% | 0.96% | 1.28% |
XHB SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | 0.60% | 0.78% | 0.59% | 0.77% | 1.06% | 0.51% | 0.73% | 0.89% | 1.25% | 0.72% | 0.67% | 0.50% |
XLB Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.68% | 1.92% | 1.92% | 2.00% | 2.26% | 1.62% | 1.72% | 1.98% | 2.20% | 1.66% | 1.95% | 2.24% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.59% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
XLF State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.49% | 1.31% | 1.42% | 1.71% | 2.04% | 1.63% | 2.03% | 1.87% | 2.08% | 1.48% | 21.10% | 1.95% |
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.16% | 1.29% | 1.44% | 1.63% | 1.63% | 1.25% | 1.55% | 1.94% | 2.15% | 1.77% | 2.07% | 2.15% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.41% | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.76% | 1.04% | 0.65% | 0.92% | 1.16% | 1.60% | 1.37% | 1.74% | 1.79% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.53% | 2.75% | 2.77% | 2.63% | 2.47% | 2.28% | 2.50% | 2.57% | 3.04% | 2.62% | 2.53% | 2.52% |
XLU State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.67% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
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 sectors. 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 sectors was 56.22%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 536 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.22%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 10moJun 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.31%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 9dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -20.78%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 4mo 3d | 7moJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Bear market2022 | -20.72%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 10mo 4d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.02%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 4mo | 7mo 1dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 13.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.55 | 1.36 | 1.30 | 1.24 | 1.20 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.20, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
sectors correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.72 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 22, 2006 | 0.93 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XLK has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.88, while XLU has the lowest at 0.49.
Asset Correlations Table
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