Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IOO iShares Global 100 ETF | Global Equities | 25% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 25% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 1st, 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 1st returned 11.78% Year-To-Date and 16.79% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 1st | 0.42% | -0.85% | 11.78% | 12.44% | 31.17% | 22.80% | 14.31% | 16.79% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IOO iShares Global 100 ETF | 0.11% | -2.94% | 9.16% | 10.36% | 33.70% | 23.85% | 15.85% | 16.66% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.59% | 0.22% | 17.57% | 17.85% | 37.55% | 26.43% | 16.85% | 21.79% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.54% | -0.86% | 9.07% | 9.42% | 25.67% | 20.86% | 13.36% | 15.42% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.44% | 0.17% | 11.06% | 11.82% | 27.43% | 19.71% | 10.65% | 12.93% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2008, 1st's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, 1st closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.88% | -0.63% | -5.30% | 11.83% | 6.60% | -2.20% | 11.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.34% | -1.19% | -5.51% | 0.23% | 7.06% | 5.45% | 2.34% | 2.19% | 4.22% | 3.56% | -0.13% | 0.13% | 22.04% |
| 2024 | 1.37% | 4.98% | 2.85% | -3.61% | 5.65% | 4.01% | 0.30% | 1.93% | 1.99% | -1.41% | 4.65% | -1.05% | 23.42% |
| 2023 | 7.67% | -2.19% | 5.58% | 1.85% | 1.82% | 5.98% | 3.37% | -1.90% | -4.67% | -2.16% | 9.35% | 4.70% | 32.33% |
| 2022 | -5.31% | -3.30% | 3.38% | -9.66% | -0.02% | -8.28% | 9.17% | -4.54% | -9.71% | 6.41% | 6.48% | -6.01% | -21.41% |
| 2021 | -0.24% | 1.76% | 3.08% | 5.06% | 0.52% | 3.01% | 2.09% | 3.05% | -4.80% | 6.59% | -0.48% | 3.49% | 25.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
1st has an annualized alpha of 2.03%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2008.
- This portfolio captured 108.72% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.63% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.03% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.97, 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
- 2.03%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 108.72%
- Downside Capture
- 99.63%
Expense Ratio
1st 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
1st ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 1st 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 | 2.13 | 1.86 | +0.27 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.87 | 2.53 | +0.34 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.34 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.05 | 2.53 | +0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.42 | 11.37 | +2.05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IOO iShares Global 100 ETF | 78 | 2.28 | 3.09 | 1.41 | 3.23 | 14.35 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 2.09 | 2.73 | 1.37 | 3.01 | 11.22 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.98 | 2.68 | 1.36 | 2.74 | 12.39 |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 65 | 1.94 | 2.67 | 1.35 | 2.68 | 11.67 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
1st provided a 0.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.96% | 1.07% | 1.20% | 1.40% | 1.66% | 1.25% | 1.31% | 1.71% | 2.01% | 1.74% | 2.06% | 2.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IOO iShares Global 100 ETF | 0.84% | 0.92% | 1.08% | 1.49% | 2.00% | 1.53% | 1.49% | 2.02% | 2.54% | 2.23% | 2.75% | 2.89% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.61% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
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 1st. 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 1st was 47.71%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 419 trading sessions.
The current 1st drawdown is 2.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -47.71%Mar 2009 | 8mo 16d | 1y 7mo | 2y 4moJun 2008 - Nov 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.63%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.10%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 1mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2011 correction2011 | -19.60%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 28d | 10mo 2dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.28%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 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.
1st correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 26, 2008 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while QQQ has the lowest at 0.90.
Asset Correlations Table
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