Panic stations

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Panic stations , 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.

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Panic stations returned 13.00% Year-To-Date and -46.27% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 12, 2010, Panic stations 's average daily return is -0.18%, while the average monthly return is -4.20%.

Historically, 31% of months were positive and 69% were negative. The best month was Apr 2022 with a return of +36.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2020 at -38.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, Panic stations closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +32.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 9, 2025 at -31.7%.

Panic stations has an annualized alpha of -6.31%, beta of -3.13, and R² of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 12, 2010.

• This portfolio tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -439.15%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-159.88%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
• This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -6.31% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
• Beta of -3.13 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Panic stations has a high expense ratio of 0.94%, indicating above-average management fees. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Panic stations ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% 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.

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.

Panic stations Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: -0.80
• 5-Year: -0.64
• 10-Year: -0.79
• All Time: -0.83

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Panic stations compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Panic stations provided a 5.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Panic stations . 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 Panic stations was 100.00%, occurring on Jan 28, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Panic stations drawdown is 100.00%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.