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Brka
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VBIIX 25.00%GC=F 25.00%BRK-A 80.00%^NDX 20.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityCurrencyCurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Brka, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Aug 29, 2000, corresponding to the inception date of GC=F

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Brka returned -3.33% Year-To-Date and 18.83% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Brka
0.00%-5.36%-3.33%0.50%9.19%26.35%18.56%18.83%
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
0.01%-1.97%-5.10%-4.57%-9.84%15.10%12.91%12.79%
^NDX
NASDAQ 100 Index
0.11%-4.18%-4.77%-2.99%29.83%22.29%12.52%18.21%
GC=F
Gold
-2.75%-9.15%7.53%19.86%50.19%32.85%21.92%14.34%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VBIIX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund
0.19%-1.51%-0.48%0.44%3.64%3.49%0.30%1.84%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2000, Brka's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Oct 2007 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Brka closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2008 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst single day was Nov 19, 2008 at -11.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.97%6.70%-8.62%0.13%-3.33%
20254.81%8.32%3.59%2.19%-2.70%-1.11%-0.57%5.83%3.81%-2.07%6.49%-0.30%31.34%
20245.42%5.99%4.64%-5.08%5.79%-0.35%7.55%8.01%-0.63%-1.55%6.09%-5.34%33.51%
20235.22%-3.68%5.11%6.96%-1.53%5.51%4.10%0.83%-4.92%-1.08%8.27%1.84%28.85%
20220.69%1.52%9.74%-10.90%-2.81%-14.14%11.01%-7.80%-6.77%7.77%9.88%-2.83%-8.41%
2021-1.62%2.69%4.63%7.76%6.23%-3.47%1.57%2.85%-5.63%5.97%-2.59%7.29%27.54%

Benchmark Metrics

Brka has an annualized alpha of 10.60%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2000.

  • This portfolio captured 100.62% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 61.22% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.60% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
10.60%
Beta
0.74
0.51
Upside Capture
100.62%
Downside Capture
61.22%

Expense Ratio

Brka has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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

Brka ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% 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.


Brka Risk / Return Rank: 1414
Overall Rank
Brka Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1010
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Brka Sortino Ratio Rank: 99
Sortino Ratio Rank
Brka Omega Ratio Rank: 1010
Omega Ratio Rank
Brka Calmar Ratio Rank: 2020
Calmar Ratio Rank
Brka Martin Ratio Rank: 2222
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.09

0.88

+0.21

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.68

1.37

+0.31

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.21

1.21

0.00

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.20

1.39

-0.19

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.69

6.43

-1.75


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
14-0.64-0.760.90-0.73-1.21
^NDX
NASDAQ 100 Index
711.011.581.221.866.73
GC=F
Gold
771.662.071.312.559.32
USD=X
USD Cash
VBIIX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund
360.981.421.171.404.50

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.

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

  • 1-Year: 1.09
  • 5-Year: 1.07
  • 10-Year: 1.02
  • All Time: 0.74

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 0.97 to 1.66, 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 Brka 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

Brka provided a 0.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.92%0.90%0.93%0.68%0.58%0.75%0.71%0.66%0.70%0.66%0.74%0.75%
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
^NDX
NASDAQ 100 Index
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
GC=F
Gold
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VBIIX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund
3.69%3.61%3.71%2.72%2.30%2.99%2.85%2.66%2.78%2.66%2.98%3.02%

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 Brka. 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 Brka was 50.23%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 652 trading sessions.

The current Brka drawdown is 8.30%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-50.23%Dec 11, 2007346Nov 20, 2008652Sep 3, 2010998
-31.3%Mar 29, 2022198Oct 12, 2022299Aug 7, 2023497
-30.25%Feb 20, 202033Mar 23, 2020135Aug 5, 2020168
-22.88%May 20, 200265Jul 23, 2002293May 12, 2003358
-18.85%Dec 12, 2000113Apr 3, 2001269Dec 28, 2001382

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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 0.95, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkUSD=XGC=FVBIIXBRK-A^NDXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.00-0.210.520.890.65
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
GC=F0.000.001.000.17-0.00-0.000.26
VBIIX-0.210.000.171.00-0.14-0.17-0.05
BRK-A0.520.00-0.00-0.141.000.360.86
^NDX0.890.00-0.00-0.170.361.000.52
Portfolio0.650.000.26-0.050.860.521.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 30, 2000