Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQQX Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12.50% |
DX Dynex Capital, Inc. | Real Estate | 12.50% |
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | Financial Services | 12.50% |
MAIN Main Street Capital Corporation | Financial Services | 12.50% |
UTF Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | Financial Services | 12.50% |
UTG Reaves Utility Income Trust | Financial Services | 12.50% |
D Dominion Energy, Inc. | Utilities | 12.50% |
DNP DNP Select Income Fund Inc. | Financial Services | 12.50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in C2, 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 6, 2026, the C2 returned 6.03% Year-To-Date and 10.92% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio C2 | -0.66% | -0.32% | 6.03% | 6.07% | 15.48% | 16.38% | 8.65% | 10.92% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | -0.58% | -1.16% | -4.58% | -6.01% | -7.00% | 9.32% | 8.77% | 12.63% |
D Dominion Energy, Inc. | 0.60% | 9.18% | 16.55% | 16.75% | 25.25% | 14.42% | 1.79% | 3.58% |
DNP DNP Select Income Fund Inc. | 0.37% | 0.89% | 10.79% | 10.74% | 19.42% | 10.39% | 8.55% | 8.14% |
DX Dynex Capital, Inc. | -1.08% | -2.74% | -0.93% | -1.07% | 23.75% | 18.39% | 4.08% | 7.70% |
MAIN Main Street Capital Corporation | -0.40% | -4.07% | -11.78% | -11.46% | -3.57% | 17.71% | 12.96% | 13.05% |
QQQX Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | -2.68% | -1.92% | 8.16% | 10.10% | 26.36% | 14.39% | 8.85% | 13.09% |
UTF Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 0.56% | 1.20% | 16.10% | 17.84% | 12.79% | 16.21% | 6.67% | 11.40% |
UTG Reaves Utility Income Trust | -1.80% | -3.02% | 14.27% | 12.37% | 25.04% | 23.31% | 10.98% | 10.40% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 10, 2007, C2's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, C2 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.55% | 1.48% | -3.67% | 7.30% | -0.31% | -1.13% | 6.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.08% | 0.77% | -1.84% | -2.40% | 4.60% | 3.23% | 3.28% | 1.30% | -0.18% | -0.90% | 3.12% | -0.54% | 16.28% |
| 2024 | 1.09% | 1.85% | 4.19% | -1.27% | 4.55% | -1.84% | 4.60% | 3.05% | 4.39% | -0.49% | 4.55% | -2.21% | 24.40% |
| 2023 | 7.21% | -2.30% | -1.42% | 0.25% | -4.08% | 5.40% | 2.29% | -3.77% | -3.94% | -5.39% | 8.82% | 3.03% | 4.95% |
| 2022 | -1.72% | -1.70% | 5.35% | -4.10% | -0.60% | -4.67% | 8.16% | -2.88% | -13.87% | 6.15% | 3.16% | -2.73% | -10.87% |
| 2021 | 0.62% | 2.11% | 5.34% | 5.49% | -0.75% | -0.01% | 0.41% | 2.33% | -3.03% | 4.48% | -2.05% | 4.32% | 20.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
C2 has an annualized alpha of 4.91%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 10, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.78%) than losses (75.17%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.91% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.91%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 86.78%
- Downside Capture
- 75.17%
Expense Ratio
C2 has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
C2 ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for C2 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.63 | 2.01 | -0.37 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.30 | 2.71 | -0.42 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.36 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.44 | 2.69 | -0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.21 | 12.34 | -3.14 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 28 | -0.33 | -0.33 | 0.96 | -0.31 | -0.57 |
D Dominion Energy, Inc. | 77 | 1.20 | 1.88 | 1.23 | 2.54 | 6.92 |
DNP DNP Select Income Fund Inc. | 88 | 2.03 | 2.88 | 1.37 | 3.08 | 12.95 |
DX Dynex Capital, Inc. | 75 | 1.40 | 1.97 | 1.25 | 1.60 | 5.03 |
MAIN Main Street Capital Corporation | 37 | -0.08 | 0.06 | 1.01 | -0.09 | -0.18 |
QQQX Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | 64 | 2.06 | 2.97 | 1.38 | 3.38 | 15.56 |
UTF Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 68 | 1.07 | 1.55 | 1.19 | 1.28 | 2.61 |
UTG Reaves Utility Income Trust | 79 | 1.57 | 2.04 | 1.27 | 2.27 | 5.06 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
C2 provided a 8.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 8.18% | 8.11% | 7.84% | 8.75% | 8.39% | 6.48% | 7.22% | 7.18% | 8.56% | 7.24% | 8.41% | 8.79% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 10.22% | 9.49% | 8.77% | 9.59% | 10.12% | 7.65% | 9.47% | 9.01% | 9.88% | 9.67% | 9.22% | 11.02% |
D Dominion Energy, Inc. | 3.99% | 4.56% | 4.96% | 5.68% | 4.35% | 3.21% | 4.59% | 4.43% | 4.67% | 3.74% | 3.66% | 3.83% |
DNP DNP Select Income Fund Inc. | 7.27% | 7.81% | 8.84% | 9.20% | 6.93% | 7.18% | 7.60% | 6.11% | 7.50% | 7.22% | 7.62% | 8.71% |
DX Dynex Capital, Inc. | 15.85% | 14.13% | 11.46% | 12.46% | 12.26% | 9.34% | 9.33% | 11.87% | 12.59% | 10.27% | 12.32% | 15.12% |
MAIN Main Street Capital Corporation | 7.78% | 7.00% | 7.02% | 8.55% | 7.97% | 5.74% | 6.99% | 6.76% | 8.43% | 7.49% | 7.42% | 9.15% |
QQQX Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund | 7.61% | 7.85% | 6.73% | 7.26% | 9.66% | 5.85% | 6.00% | 6.49% | 8.40% | 5.95% | 7.54% | 7.23% |
UTF Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, Inc | 6.89% | 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 | 5.83% | 6.42% | 7.19% | 8.53% | 8.07% | 6.35% | 6.59% | 5.69% | 6.86% | 6.21% | 9.02% | 6.86% |
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 C2. 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 C2 was 49.82%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 183 trading sessions.
The current C2 drawdown is 1.57%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -49.82%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 8mo 21d | 1y 11moDec 2007 - Nov 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -46.45%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 11mo 23d | 1y 19dFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -20.85%Oct 2022 | 5mo 24d | 1y 7mo | 2y 20dApr 2022 - May 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -15.80%Aug 2011 | 17d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 11dJul 2011 - Nov 2011 |
2016 correction2016 | -15.12%Jan 2016 | 8mo 28d | 2mo 9d | 11mo 7dApr 2015 - Mar 2016 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.00, 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 | 1.65 | 1.46 | 1.41 | 1.33 | 1.39 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.39, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
C2 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.60 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.60 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 10, 2007 | 0.73 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.75, while DNP has the lowest at 0.32.
Asset Correlations Table
| DNP | DX | D | MAIN | ARCC | UTG | QQQX | UTF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNP | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.28 | 0.38 |
| DX | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| D | 0.37 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.49 | 0.24 | 0.45 |
| MAIN | 0.22 | 0.35 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| ARCC | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.28 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.45 | 0.41 |
| UTG | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.56 |
| QQQX | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.24 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.46 |
| UTF | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.45 | 0.33 | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.46 | 1.00 |
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