Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 27% |
DIVO Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Derivative Income | 20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
ICMUX Intrepid Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 14% |
CET Central Securities Corp. | Financial Services | 14% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 5% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dads Set/Forget, 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
| 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 Dads Set/Forget | 0.46% | -0.38% | 5.38% | 5.71% | 16.47% | 16.21% | 11.77% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.03% | 0.29% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 3.85% | 4.63% | 3.43% | 2.20% |
CET Central Securities Corp. | 1.30% | -0.13% | 4.87% | 5.08% | 19.87% | 19.61% | 11.50% | 16.62% |
DIVO Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 0.72% | 2.16% | 6.43% | 5.62% | 19.84% | 15.47% | 10.91% | — |
ICMUX Intrepid Income Fund | 0.00% | 0.47% | 2.09% | 2.58% | 7.67% | 9.63% | 6.09% | 5.83% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.16% | -12.86% | 10.16% | 17.38% | 44.72% | 71.13% | 63.13% | 67.95% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.57% | -0.28% | 9.62% | 9.69% | 26.27% | 20.60% | 12.20% | 15.02% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 14, 2016, Dads Set/Forget's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Dads Set/Forget closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.55% | 0.21% | -2.45% | 4.68% | 1.91% | -0.50% | 5.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.88% | -0.29% | -2.85% | -0.67% | 4.15% | 3.58% | 1.72% | 1.52% | 2.18% | 1.17% | 0.32% | 0.51% | 13.83% |
| 2024 | 1.95% | 3.95% | 3.65% | -1.89% | 3.77% | 2.24% | 0.82% | 1.70% | 1.60% | 0.49% | 3.67% | -2.01% | 21.59% |
| 2023 | 4.58% | 0.23% | 2.10% | 0.88% | 1.10% | 4.13% | 2.35% | -0.73% | -2.29% | -1.01% | 5.16% | 2.81% | 20.77% |
| 2022 | -3.59% | -0.83% | 1.91% | -5.28% | 0.16% | -5.21% | 4.67% | -2.28% | -5.26% | 5.80% | 4.20% | -3.56% | -9.73% |
| 2021 | 0.14% | 2.66% | 2.75% | 2.73% | 2.12% | 2.31% | 0.72% | 1.76% | -2.47% | 4.62% | 0.79% | 2.87% | 22.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dads Set/Forget has an annualized alpha of 5.01%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 14, 2016.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (64.33%) than losses (54.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.01% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.53 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
- 5.01%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 64.33%
- Downside Capture
- 54.34%
Expense Ratio
Dads Set/Forget has an expense ratio of 0.28%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Dads Set/Forget ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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 Dads Set/Forget 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 | 2.30 | 1.86 | +0.44 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.26 | 2.53 | +0.73 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.34 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.41 | 2.53 | +0.87 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.68 | 11.37 | +4.31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.63 | 175.17 | 88.41 | 357.44 | 2,834.34 |
CET Central Securities Corp. | 81 | 1.55 | 2.20 | 1.28 | 2.22 | 8.98 |
DIVO Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 70 | 2.02 | 2.99 | 1.35 | 3.12 | 11.23 |
ICMUX Intrepid Income Fund | 97 | 3.89 | 6.46 | 1.97 | 5.65 | 19.74 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 74 | 1.20 | 1.75 | 1.21 | 2.07 | 4.94 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 67 | 1.97 | 2.67 | 1.35 | 2.79 | 12.52 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Dads Set/Forget provided a 4.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.30% | 4.49% | 4.34% | 4.51% | 3.83% | 3.22% | 2.93% | 3.55% | 3.18% | 2.22% | 1.48% | 2.41% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
CET Central Securities Corp. | 5.08% | 5.32% | 4.92% | 4.90% | 7.34% | 8.41% | 5.68% | 3.78% | 5.84% | 3.65% | 4.50% | 10.41% |
DIVO Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | 6.36% | 6.44% | 4.70% | 4.67% | 4.76% | 4.79% | 4.91% | 8.16% | 5.27% | 3.83% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ICMUX Intrepid Income Fund | 7.57% | 7.96% | 7.85% | 9.10% | 8.17% | 5.99% | 5.56% | 3.35% | 3.07% | 2.86% | 3.01% | 3.53% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.14% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 Dads Set/Forget. 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 Dads Set/Forget was 20.60%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current Dads Set/Forget drawdown is 0.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -20.60%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 16dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -15.21%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 8mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.10%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 3mo 11d | 6mo 4dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.41%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2018 pullback2018 | -5.61%Feb 2018 | 10d | 5mo 17d | 5mo 27dJan 2018 - Jul 2018 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.14, 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 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.16 | 1.17 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.17, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Dads Set/Forget correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 14, 2016 | 0.94 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BIL has the lowest at 0.00.
Asset Correlations Table
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