Defense Stocks

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defense Stocks, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 16, 2020, Defense Stocks's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.94%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +25.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -14.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Defense Stocks closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 28, 2022 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -9.6%.

Defense Stocks has an annualized alpha of 26.60%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 16, 2020.

• This portfolio captured 113.98% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 7.47% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.29 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Defense Stocks has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Defense Stocks ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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.

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.

Defense Stocks Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.74
• 5-Year: 1.67
• All Time: 1.61

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 Defense Stocks compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Defense Stocks provided a 0.96% 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 Defense Stocks. 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 Defense Stocks was 22.46%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 67 trading sessions.

The current Defense Stocks drawdown is 14.17%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.