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qqqm +smh
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


QQQM 60.00%SMH 40.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in qqqm +smh , 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
1.08%2.00%9.57%10.71%25.41%19.37%12.48%13.67%
Portfolio
qqqm +smh
3.94%12.47%44.48%47.73%80.31%41.52%26.87%
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
2.34%5.43%20.57%21.76%40.56%27.05%17.43%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
5.76%21.31%83.23%90.62%152.08%63.38%40.67%38.22%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 13, 2020, qqqm +smh 's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +22.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, qqqm +smh closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -6.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.55%-1.04%-5.25%22.37%13.91%4.72%44.48%
20251.53%-3.37%-8.22%0.84%10.85%10.43%2.86%0.79%8.18%7.38%-2.15%0.67%31.89%
20243.61%8.88%3.38%-4.57%8.77%7.10%-3.13%0.16%1.88%-1.13%3.31%0.45%31.50%
202313.13%0.19%9.71%-2.10%11.24%6.01%4.55%-2.05%-5.88%-2.92%12.67%7.24%62.32%
2022-9.55%-3.68%2.92%-13.99%1.59%-12.23%14.16%-6.88%-11.83%3.29%11.44%-9.40%-32.78%
20211.71%2.74%1.17%3.37%0.29%5.90%1.83%3.69%-5.56%7.46%5.74%1.41%33.37%

Benchmark Metrics

qqqm +smh has an annualized alpha of 7.20%, beta of 1.44, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 13, 2020.

  • This portfolio captured 160.67% of S&P 500 Index gains and 108.73% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.20% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
7.20%
Beta
1.44
0.81
Upside Capture
160.67%
Downside Capture
108.73%

Expense Ratio

qqqm +smh has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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

qqqm +smh ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


qqqm +smh Risk / Return Rank: 9090
Overall Rank
qqqm +smh Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9292
Sharpe Ratio Rank
qqqm +smh Sortino Ratio Rank: 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
qqqm +smh Omega Ratio Rank: 8888
Omega Ratio Rank
qqqm +smh Calmar Ratio Rank: 9393
Calmar Ratio Rank
qqqm +smh Martin Ratio Rank: 9393
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for qqqm +smh 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

3.36

2.05

+1.32

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.91

2.77

+1.14

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.55

1.37

+0.18

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

6.58

2.81

+3.78

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

25.24

12.55

+12.68


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
74
2.333.021.413.4112.66
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
96
4.494.501.6410.2537.49

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current qqqm +smh Sharpe ratio is 3.36 as of Jun 18, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.62 to 2.49, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of qqqm +smh 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

qqqm +smh provided a 0.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.32%0.42%0.54%0.63%0.97%0.44%0.37%0.60%0.75%0.57%0.32%0.86%
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
0.42%0.50%0.61%0.65%0.83%0.40%0.16%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.17%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%

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 qqqm +smh . 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 qqqm +smh was 39.30%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 276 trading sessions.

The current qqqm +smh drawdown is 3.18%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-39.30%Oct 2022
9mo 20d1y 1mo
1y 10moDec 2021 - Nov 2023
2025 selloff2025
-26.24%Apr 2025
2mo 14d2mo 17d
5mo 1dJan 2025 - Jun 2025
2024 correction2024
-18.17%Aug 2024
27d4mo 11d
5mo 8dJul 2024 - Dec 2024
2021 correction2021
-12.72%Mar 2021
19d1mo 1d
1mo 20dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021
2026 correction2026
-12.26%Mar 2026
2mo14d
2mo 14dJan 2026 - Apr 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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.92, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.03

1.03

1.03

1.03

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.03, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

qqqm +smh correlation to the S&P 500 Index

qqqm +smh has a 0.87 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.87

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.88

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.89

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 13, 2020

0.88


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQM has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.93, while SMH has the lowest at 0.79.

SMH
0.79
QQQM
0.93

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. qqqm +smh . SMH has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while QQQM has the lowest at 0.96.

QQQM
0.96
SMH
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

SMHQQQM
SMH1.000.87
QQQM0.871.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 13, 2020
Diversification Analysis

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