Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 30% |
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 30% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 10% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 30% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 13, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of ICSH
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Cher Minimize Variability returned 0.36% Year-To-Date and 3.91% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Cher Minimize Variability | 0.08% | -0.41% | 0.36% | 1.47% | 5.55% | 6.62% | 4.16% | 3.91% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 0.06% | 0.20% | 0.85% | 1.93% | 4.51% | 5.23% | 3.57% | 2.72% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.29% | 1.33% | 4.99% | 5.28% | 2.40% | 2.74% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.20% | -4.31% | -2.54% | -1.12% | 13.24% | 17.00% | 10.75% | 13.06% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 0.25% | 0.82% | 1.94% | 4.49% | 5.83% | 4.02% | 2.96% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 16, 2013, Cher Minimize Variability's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 19.9 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% | 0.15% | 0.36% | ||||||||
| 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 1.89%, beta of 0.14, and R² of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 16, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (16.36%) than losses (11.49%) — 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
- 1.89%
- Beta
- 0.14
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 16.36%
- Downside Capture
- 11.49%
Expense Ratio
Cher Minimize Variability has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.20 | 0.88 | +1.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.25 | 1.37 | +1.88 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.56 | 1.21 | +0.35 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.08 | 1.39 | +1.69 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.22 | 6.43 | +9.78 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 100 | 11.08 | 26.38 | 6.68 | 45.39 | 285.14 |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 93 | 2.20 | 3.23 | 1.46 | 3.56 | 14.38 |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 40 | 0.76 | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 5.43 |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 92 | 2.12 | 2.66 | 1.96 | 2.88 | 22.40 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Cher Minimize Variability provided a 4.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.15% | 4.21% | 4.61% | 4.18% | 1.88% | 0.92% | 1.56% | 2.64% | 2.38% | 1.70% | 1.38% | 1.11% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ICSH iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF | 4.42% | 4.55% | 5.24% | 4.78% | 1.66% | 0.42% | 1.21% | 2.61% | 2.20% | 1.36% | 0.88% | 0.54% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.43% | 4.35% | 3.96% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.98% | 0.94% | 1.02% | 1.23% | 1.59% | 1.20% | 1.39% | 1.60% | 2.00% | 1.76% | 1.96% | 1.63% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 4.68% | 4.84% | 5.82% | 5.66% | 2.06% | 0.43% | 1.25% | 2.78% | 2.41% | 1.46% | 0.97% | 0.53% |
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 0.62%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -11.31% | Feb 20, 2020 | 21 | Mar 19, 2020 | 52 | Jun 3, 2020 | 73 |
| -5.74% | Nov 8, 2021 | 236 | Oct 14, 2022 | 158 | Jun 2, 2023 | 394 |
| -2.02% | Oct 3, 2018 | 57 | Dec 24, 2018 | 24 | Jan 30, 2019 | 81 |
| -1.91% | Mar 3, 2025 | 27 | Apr 8, 2025 | 15 | Apr 30, 2025 | 42 |
| -1.35% | May 18, 2015 | 69 | Aug 24, 2015 | 42 | Oct 22, 2015 | 111 |
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. 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
| Benchmark | ICSH | FLOT | VCSH | QUAL | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.97 | 0.86 |
| ICSH | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.26 | 0.07 | 0.27 |
| FLOT | 0.15 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| VCSH | 0.11 | 0.26 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.44 |
| QUAL | 0.97 | 0.07 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.89 |
| Portfolio | 0.86 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.89 | 1.00 |