Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 30% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 30% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond, Corporate Bonds | 30% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cher Minimize Variability, 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 9, 2026, the Cher Minimize Variability returned 1.99% Year-To-Date and 4.03% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Cher Minimize Variability | 0.05% | 0.28% | 1.99% | 2.36% | 6.12% | 6.86% | 4.31% | 4.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.00% | 0.41% | 1.87% | 2.15% | 4.85% | 5.60% | 4.20% | 3.03% |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.02% | 0.18% | 1.43% | 1.75% | 4.30% | 5.15% | 3.67% | 2.77% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.32% | 1.62% | 7.89% | 8.26% | 19.70% | 19.43% | 11.82% | 14.19% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.03% | -0.26% | 0.44% | 0.92% | 4.56% | 5.56% | 2.26% | 2.66% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2013, Cher Minimize Variability's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.3 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Cher Minimize Variability closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +2.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.52% | 0.45% | -0.75% | 1.20% | 0.70% | -0.13% | 1.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.72% | 0.43% | -0.24% | 0.27% | 0.78% | 0.92% | 0.34% | 0.89% | 0.72% | 0.41% | 0.50% | 0.39% | 6.29% |
| 2024 | 0.65% | 0.85% | 0.77% | -0.37% | 1.19% | 0.72% | 0.89% | 1.01% | 0.70% | -0.21% | 0.97% | -0.13% | 7.27% |
| 2023 | 1.57% | -0.41% | 0.93% | 0.75% | 0.25% | 0.92% | 0.88% | 0.29% | -0.41% | 0.10% | 1.88% | 1.39% | 8.42% |
| 2022 | -1.09% | -0.63% | -0.35% | -1.29% | 0.24% | -1.51% | 1.66% | -0.84% | -1.64% | 0.85% | 1.83% | -0.30% | -3.10% |
| 2021 | -0.26% | 0.26% | 0.43% | 0.62% | 0.24% | 0.37% | 0.44% | 0.26% | -0.68% | 0.57% | -0.18% | 0.41% | 2.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cher Minimize Variability has an annualized alpha of 1.86%, beta of 0.14, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.01%) than losses (11.42%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.14 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
- 1.86%
- Beta
- 0.14
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 16.01%
- Downside Capture
- 11.42%
Expense Ratio
Cher Minimize Variability has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
Cher Minimize Variability ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cher Minimize Variability and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.65 | 1.94 | +1.71 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.86 | 2.63 | +3.24 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.82 | 1.35 | +0.46 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.75 | 2.59 | +2.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 24.65 | 11.84 | +12.81 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 99 | 6.54 | 11.79 | 3.22 | 11.27 | 104.83 |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 99 | 11.01 | 27.36 | 6.56 | 43.67 | 288.81 |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 54 | 1.65 | 2.34 | 1.29 | 2.19 | 9.96 |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 82 | 2.45 | 3.82 | 1.48 | 3.27 | 13.41 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Cher Minimize Variability provided a 4.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.09% | 4.21% | 4.61% | 4.18% | 1.88% | 0.92% | 1.56% | 2.64% | 2.38% | 1.70% | 1.38% | 1.11% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 4.54% | 4.84% | 5.82% | 5.66% | 2.06% | 0.43% | 1.25% | 2.78% | 2.41% | 1.46% | 0.97% | 0.53% |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 4.34% | 4.55% | 5.24% | 4.78% | 1.66% | 0.42% | 1.21% | 2.61% | 2.20% | 1.36% | 0.88% | 0.54% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.88% | 0.94% | 1.02% | 1.23% | 1.59% | 1.20% | 1.39% | 1.60% | 2.00% | 1.76% | 1.96% | 1.63% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.46% | 4.35% | 3.96% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% |
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 Cher Minimize Variability. 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 Cher Minimize Variability was 11.31%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current Cher Minimize Variability drawdown is 0.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -11.31%Mar 2020 | 28d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -5.74%Oct 2022 | 11mo 10d | 7mo 21d | 1y 6moNov 2021 - Jun 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -2.02%Dec 2018 | 2mo 22d | 1mo 7d | 3mo 29dOct 2018 - Jan 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.91%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 22d | 1mo 28dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2015 pullback2015 | -1.35%Aug 2015 | 3mo 8d | 1mo 29d | 5mo 7dMay 2015 - Oct 2015 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.57, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.26 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.35 | 1.38 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.38, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Cher Minimize Variability correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 13, 2013 | 0.86 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QUAL has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.97, while ICSH has the lowest at 0.07.
Asset Correlations Table
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