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Basic 4
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


PULS 40.00%GLDM 20.00%SPMO 20.00%IDMO 20.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Basic 4, 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
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
Basic 4
0.63%-1.00%8.35%8.99%21.33%21.70%13.45%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
0.11%-9.52%-2.40%-2.09%22.58%29.27%17.41%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
1.36%-0.98%8.17%10.09%24.72%25.21%15.50%12.64%
PULS
PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF
0.04%0.38%1.88%2.10%4.67%5.59%4.14%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
1.26%3.36%28.15%28.70%44.90%41.53%23.50%20.86%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2018, Basic 4's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, Basic 4 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.54%2.65%-5.17%5.51%3.09%-1.17%8.35%
20253.57%1.12%0.85%2.86%3.79%2.49%0.48%2.10%3.89%0.95%1.23%1.39%27.63%
20241.63%3.70%4.10%-1.27%2.66%1.72%1.38%1.78%1.31%0.52%1.60%-1.24%19.26%
20232.12%-2.14%2.26%1.53%-2.15%1.93%1.74%0.28%-1.26%0.78%4.57%2.68%12.79%
2022-2.67%-0.04%1.38%-3.29%0.31%-3.90%2.13%-1.92%-3.68%4.02%4.46%-0.01%-3.63%
2021-0.59%-1.82%0.12%2.53%1.39%0.14%1.37%1.86%-1.98%2.84%-1.39%2.11%6.63%

Benchmark Metrics

Basic 4 has an annualized alpha of 6.62%, beta of 0.37, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2018.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (45.59%) than losses (29.39%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.62% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.37 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
6.62%
Beta
0.37
0.63
Upside Capture
45.59%
Downside Capture
29.39%

Expense Ratio

Basic 4 has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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

Basic 4 ranks 53 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.


Basic 4 Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
Basic 4 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4646
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Basic 4 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
Basic 4 Omega Ratio Rank: 6464
Omega Ratio Rank
Basic 4 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5353
Calmar Ratio Rank
Basic 4 Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
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 Basic 4 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

1.95

1.86

+0.09

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.63

2.53

+0.10

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.39

1.34

+0.05

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.85

2.53

+0.32

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.98

11.37

+0.61


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
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
26
0.901.261.191.002.87
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
43
1.301.931.241.897.64
PULS
PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF
99
11.4132.917.5952.47317.38
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
77
2.242.981.413.4413.01

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.

The current Basic 4 Sharpe ratio is 1.95 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Basic 4 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

Basic 4 provided a 2.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.67%2.80%2.79%3.09%1.99%0.94%1.32%1.91%1.61%0.77%0.82%0.57%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
3.52%3.71%2.24%2.89%3.66%1.81%1.63%2.78%3.27%3.08%2.18%2.52%
PULS
PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF
4.57%4.78%5.62%5.48%2.30%1.19%1.85%2.69%1.87%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
0.67%0.73%0.48%1.63%1.66%0.52%1.27%1.39%1.05%0.77%1.94%0.36%

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 Basic 4. 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 Basic 4 was 15.73%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.

The current Basic 4 drawdown is 1.51%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-15.73%Mar 2020
29d2mo 20d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-12.80%Sep 2022
10mo 15d9mo 28d
1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023
2026 pullback2026
-7.42%Mar 2026
1mo 29d18d
2mo 17dJan 2026 - Apr 2026
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-7.07%Dec 2018
2mo 22d1mo 23d
4mo 15dOct 2018 - Feb 2019
2021 pullback2021
-6.26%Mar 2021
20d2mo 21d
3mo 11dFeb 2021 - May 2021

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 3.57, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.25

1.30

1.32

1.32

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.32, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Basic 4 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Basic 4 has a 0.71 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

0.71

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

0.73

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

0.74

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 26, 2018

0.73


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPMO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.86, while GLDM has the lowest at 0.08.

GLDM
0.08
PULS
0.10
IDMO
0.70
SPMO
0.86

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Basic 4. IDMO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.85, while PULS has the lowest at 0.17.

PULS
0.17
GLDM
0.53
SPMO
0.80
IDMO
0.85

Asset Correlations Table

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

PULSGLDMSPMOIDMO
PULS1.000.150.070.13
GLDM0.151.000.090.23
SPMO0.070.091.000.71
IDMO0.130.230.711.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 26, 2018
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