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INCOME FUNDS
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 INCOME FUNDS, 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 May 4, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of JEPQ

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
INCOME FUNDS
0.80%-3.93%-1.10%-2.10%7.46%15.49%
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
1.39%-9.74%-11.22%-13.31%1.14%19.10%14.06%13.84%
DNP
DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
0.29%-2.31%4.87%7.11%15.99%6.59%8.91%8.01%
PCN
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund
-0.08%-3.11%-3.33%-5.57%-0.55%9.35%2.56%8.30%
UTF
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc
-0.19%-2.39%10.25%9.20%10.64%12.21%6.43%11.65%
UTG
Reaves Utility Income Trust
0.15%-2.71%9.96%2.09%30.96%20.61%11.44%10.53%
PDT
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
-0.15%-1.61%6.00%2.55%10.93%10.35%5.74%7.18%
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
2.03%-2.86%-8.14%-5.60%-7.68%9.44%8.83%12.06%
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
2.01%-0.29%3.91%8.58%15.52%20.50%11.68%16.44%
HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
2.34%-0.60%-18.28%-14.17%-9.81%16.76%9.40%13.42%
MCI
Barings Corporate Investors
1.13%-11.83%-0.99%-9.54%-14.47%17.40%13.54%8.61%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2022, INCOME FUNDS's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -12.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, INCOME FUNDS closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.73%-1.71%-3.98%1.03%-1.10%
20254.00%0.87%-0.91%-4.34%3.89%3.81%2.43%2.29%-0.46%-1.75%1.78%-1.23%10.48%
20242.82%2.38%3.21%-1.23%3.30%1.48%3.62%1.08%4.65%-1.43%3.70%-1.80%23.80%
20237.48%-0.47%-2.07%1.23%-1.02%5.30%3.46%-2.03%-2.48%-2.96%8.32%4.04%19.48%
2022-3.19%-7.39%9.72%-2.78%-12.44%7.65%4.12%-3.73%-9.65%

Benchmark Metrics

INCOME FUNDS has an annualized alpha of 2.61%, beta of 0.65, and R² of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 05, 2022.

  • This portfolio participated in 85.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.94% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.61% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.65 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
2.61%
Beta
0.65
0.65
Upside Capture
81.94%
Downside Capture
85.38%

Expense Ratio

INCOME FUNDS has an expense ratio of 0.57%, 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

INCOME FUNDS ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


INCOME FUNDS Risk / Return Rank: 88
Overall Rank
INCOME FUNDS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
Sharpe Ratio Rank
INCOME FUNDS Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
Sortino Ratio Rank
INCOME FUNDS Omega Ratio Rank: 77
Omega Ratio Rank
INCOME FUNDS Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
Calmar Ratio Rank
INCOME FUNDS Martin Ratio Rank: 1010
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

0.35

0.88

-0.53

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.56

1.37

-0.81

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.21

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.41

1.39

-0.98

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.59

6.43

-4.85


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
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
34-0.060.091.01-0.10-0.23
DNP
DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
721.071.541.231.466.82
PCN
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund
3-0.13-0.070.99-0.15-0.48
UTF
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc
580.670.931.140.962.17
UTG
Reaves Utility Income Trust
781.511.821.292.465.45
PDT
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
220.700.981.160.923.60
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
18-0.48-0.550.93-0.56-1.15
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
560.570.931.130.651.99
HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
17-0.50-0.530.93-0.52-1.37
MCI
Barings Corporate Investors
16-0.50-0.540.93-0.62-1.43

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.

INCOME FUNDS Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.35
  • All Time: 0.74

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 0.97 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of INCOME FUNDS 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

INCOME FUNDS provided a 8.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio8.78%8.60%9.43%9.05%9.01%9.37%7.90%8.11%8.92%8.72%7.95%7.68%
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
8.09%7.00%7.02%8.55%7.97%5.74%6.99%6.76%8.43%7.49%7.42%9.15%
DNP
DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
7.59%7.81%8.84%9.20%6.93%7.18%7.60%6.11%7.50%7.22%7.62%8.71%
PCN
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund
11.24%10.58%10.06%10.88%12.66%7.89%7.83%7.37%9.60%7.85%11.98%10.22%
UTF
Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc
7.07%7.62%7.74%8.76%7.75%6.53%7.20%7.10%10.12%7.37%10.51%8.39%
UTG
Reaves Utility Income Trust
5.95%6.42%7.19%8.53%8.07%6.35%6.59%5.69%6.86%6.21%9.02%6.86%
PDT
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
7.49%7.80%7.77%10.14%9.04%6.42%8.43%6.70%8.69%9.94%9.15%7.88%
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
10.61%9.49%8.77%9.59%10.12%7.65%9.47%9.01%9.88%9.67%9.22%11.02%
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
11.45%11.56%11.59%10.21%12.46%10.13%11.49%13.07%10.77%7.01%2.35%0.72%
HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
12.62%9.99%9.56%11.40%13.77%9.76%9.02%9.49%11.40%9.45%8.79%10.17%
MCI
Barings Corporate Investors
8.90%8.82%8.29%7.70%7.31%6.01%7.28%7.12%8.16%7.86%7.75%6.96%

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 INCOME FUNDS. 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 INCOME FUNDS was 18.30%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 186 trading sessions.

The current INCOME FUNDS drawdown is 5.22%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-18.3%Aug 17, 202240Oct 12, 2022186Jul 12, 2023226
-15.33%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202558Jul 2, 202591
-14.44%May 5, 202231Jun 17, 202236Aug 10, 202267
-9.01%Aug 8, 202354Oct 23, 202326Nov 29, 202380
-8.37%Jan 30, 202640Mar 27, 2026

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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.00, 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.

BenchmarkMCIPCNDNPUTFPDTUTGCSWCJEPQHTGCMAINARCCPSLDXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.150.380.360.440.480.500.480.930.520.540.540.800.75
MCI0.151.000.130.080.140.110.110.160.120.180.140.130.130.33
PCN0.380.131.000.300.360.420.340.330.340.310.310.340.430.53
DNP0.360.080.301.000.510.440.530.290.260.270.310.300.380.55
UTF0.440.140.360.511.000.500.620.360.340.320.350.380.430.64
PDT0.480.110.420.440.501.000.500.400.380.370.390.400.500.65
UTG0.500.110.340.530.620.501.000.340.400.320.360.370.510.64
CSWC0.480.160.330.290.360.400.341.000.390.630.650.650.410.72
JEPQ0.930.120.340.260.340.380.400.391.000.440.460.440.740.63
HTGC0.520.180.310.270.320.370.320.630.441.000.710.670.420.74
MAIN0.540.140.310.310.350.390.360.650.460.711.000.710.450.75
ARCC0.540.130.340.300.380.400.370.650.440.670.711.000.450.74
PSLDX0.800.130.430.380.430.500.510.410.740.420.450.451.000.72
Portfolio0.750.330.530.550.640.650.640.720.630.740.750.740.721.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 5, 2022