Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd. | Financial Services | 4.50% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | Technology | 22% |
IRM Iron Mountain Incorporated | Real Estate | 3% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | Healthcare | 14% |
NRG NRG Energy, Inc. | Utilities | 4.50% |
PGR The Progressive Corporation | Financial Services | 42% |
VST Vistra Corp. | Utilities | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cushion, 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 4, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VST
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.51% | 0.02% | -0.92% | 0.71% | 24.30% | 18.22% | 10.44% | 12.72% |
Portfolio Cushion | 1.33% | -5.28% | -11.46% | -12.79% | -6.39% | 31.11% | 28.65% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VST Vistra Corp. | 1.44% | -4.59% | -3.24% | -24.32% | 53.33% | 88.70% | 57.97% | — |
PGR The Progressive Corporation | 0.63% | -4.16% | -7.44% | -13.28% | -18.98% | 13.75% | 18.28% | 22.47% |
IRM Iron Mountain Incorporated | 2.14% | 0.66% | 30.01% | 3.40% | 43.92% | 31.36% | 28.28% | 18.98% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 2.39% | -5.46% | -11.15% | 13.07% | 32.24% | 38.32% | 40.28% | 31.22% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 0.92% | -24.23% | -35.41% | -35.57% | -34.89% | 17.54% | 16.07% | 26.41% |
NRG NRG Energy, Inc. | 4.73% | 3.14% | 0.98% | -3.76% | 88.93% | 70.27% | 36.67% | 31.55% |
ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd. | 1.73% | 3.12% | 2.79% | 5.91% | 14.09% | 14.58% | 20.95% | 16.13% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 5, 2016, Cushion's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Dec 2021 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -12.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 18 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Cushion closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.64% | 3.32% | -12.00% | 2.12% | -11.46% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.16% | 5.77% | -3.43% | 4.34% | -0.05% | 2.26% | -8.80% | 0.29% | 1.39% | -3.04% | 9.75% | -2.77% | 8.86% |
| 2024 | 8.62% | 10.54% | 8.41% | -0.44% | 8.61% | 2.24% | 0.68% | 14.38% | 5.83% | -2.01% | 12.17% | -11.58% | 70.45% |
| 2023 | 4.57% | 1.12% | 2.92% | 1.62% | 0.36% | 5.54% | -0.40% | 8.53% | 1.12% | 6.32% | 9.80% | 1.35% | 51.47% |
| 2022 | 3.13% | -1.49% | 5.73% | -6.29% | 9.80% | -3.78% | 4.31% | 1.19% | -5.54% | 12.99% | 9.02% | -3.22% | 26.41% |
| 2021 | -2.04% | -1.77% | 5.28% | 3.36% | -0.61% | 3.86% | 1.09% | -0.30% | -8.98% | 5.57% | -3.97% | 14.72% | 15.34% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cushion has an annualized alpha of 17.94%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 05, 2016.
- This portfolio captured 117.69% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 44.16% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 17.94% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 17.94%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 117.69%
- Downside Capture
- 44.16%
Expense Ratio
Cushion 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
Cushion ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.01 | 2.19 | -2.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.16 | 3.49 | -3.34 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.02 | 1.48 | -0.46 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.04 | 3.70 | -3.66 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.08 | 16.45 | -16.37 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VST Vistra Corp. | 62 | 1.03 | 1.62 | 1.20 | 1.73 | 3.62 |
PGR The Progressive Corporation | 11 | -0.84 | -1.08 | 0.87 | -0.62 | -0.99 |
IRM Iron Mountain Incorporated | 69 | 1.41 | 2.00 | 1.26 | 1.73 | 4.19 |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 56 | 0.78 | 1.28 | 1.18 | 0.99 | 2.43 |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 12 | -0.68 | -0.75 | 0.89 | -0.63 | -1.19 |
NRG NRG Energy, Inc. | 81 | 1.75 | 2.52 | 1.34 | 4.05 | 9.70 |
ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd. | 52 | 0.65 | 1.04 | 1.13 | 1.02 | 2.18 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Cushion provided a 3.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.24% | 1.20% | 0.76% | 0.67% | 0.94% | 3.33% | 2.04% | 2.37% | 1.29% | 1.05% | 3.22% | 1.69% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VST Vistra Corp. | 0.58% | 0.56% | 0.63% | 2.13% | 3.12% | 2.64% | 2.75% | 2.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.97% | 0.00% |
PGR The Progressive Corporation | 7.02% | 2.15% | 0.48% | 0.25% | 0.31% | 6.23% | 2.68% | 3.89% | 1.86% | 1.21% | 2.50% | 2.16% |
IRM Iron Mountain Incorporated | 3.08% | 3.88% | 2.60% | 3.63% | 4.96% | 4.73% | 8.39% | 7.69% | 7.32% | 5.93% | 6.17% | 7.07% |
LLY Eli Lilly and Company | 0.65% | 0.56% | 0.67% | 0.78% | 1.07% | 1.23% | 1.75% | 1.96% | 1.94% | 2.46% | 2.77% | 2.37% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.07% | 0.08% |
NRG NRG Energy, Inc. | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.81% | 2.92% | 4.40% | 3.02% | 3.20% | 0.30% | 0.30% | 0.42% | 1.92% | 4.93% |
ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.41% | 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 Cushion. 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 Cushion was 30.30%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 81 trading sessions.
The current Cushion drawdown is 18.27%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.3% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 81 | Jul 17, 2020 | 105 |
| -21.03% | May 20, 2025 | 215 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -16.62% | Oct 10, 2018 | 52 | Dec 24, 2018 | 25 | Jan 31, 2019 | 77 |
| -15.52% | Nov 27, 2024 | 87 | Apr 4, 2025 | 25 | May 12, 2025 | 112 |
| -11.09% | Jun 8, 2022 | 7 | Jun 16, 2022 | 35 | Aug 8, 2022 | 42 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.86, 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 | LLY | IRM | VST | ACGL | PGR | FICO | NRG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.63 |
| LLY | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.48 |
| IRM | 0.47 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.43 |
| VST | 0.40 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.64 | 0.49 |
| ACGL | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.50 |
| PGR | 0.35 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.74 |
| FICO | 0.56 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.65 |
| NRG | 0.44 | 0.19 | 0.34 | 0.64 | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.49 |
| Portfolio | 0.63 | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.74 | 0.65 | 0.49 | 1.00 |