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Cher Minimize Variability
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Return for Risk
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Asset Allocation


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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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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.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.52%0.45%-0.75%1.20%0.70%-0.13%1.99%
20250.72%0.43%-0.24%0.27%0.78%0.92%0.34%0.89%0.72%0.41%0.50%0.39%6.29%
20240.65%0.85%0.77%-0.37%1.19%0.72%0.89%1.01%0.70%-0.21%0.97%-0.13%7.27%
20231.57%-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
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.


Cher Minimize Variability Risk / Return Rank: 9595
Overall Rank
Cher Minimize Variability Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9696
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Cher Minimize Variability Sortino Ratio Rank: 9999
Sortino Ratio Rank
Cher Minimize Variability Omega Ratio Rank: 9999
Omega Ratio Rank
Cher Minimize Variability Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
Cher Minimize Variability Martin Ratio Rank: 9494
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cher Minimize Variability and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
FLOT
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
996.5411.793.2211.27104.83
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
9911.0127.366.5643.67288.81
QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
541.652.341.292.199.96
VCSH
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
822.453.821.483.2713.41

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.

Cher Minimize Variability Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.65
  • 5-Year: 1.77
  • 10-Year: 1.27
  • All Time: 1.24

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 Cher Minimize Variability 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

Cher Minimize Variability provided a 4.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.09%4.21%4.61%4.18%1.88%0.92%1.56%2.64%2.38%1.70%1.38%1.11%
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
28d2mo 16d
3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-5.74%Oct 2022
11mo 10d7mo 21d
1y 6moNov 2021 - Jun 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-2.02%Dec 2018
2mo 22d1mo 7d
3mo 29dOct 2018 - Jan 2019
2025 selloff2025
-1.91%Apr 2025
1mo 6d22d
1mo 28dMar 2025 - Apr 2025
2015 pullback2015
-1.35%Aug 2015
3mo 8d1mo 29d
5mo 7dMay 2015 - Oct 2015

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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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

Cher Minimize Variability has a 0.87 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

ICSH
0.07
VCSH
0.12
FLOT
0.15
QUAL
0.97

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Cher Minimize Variability. QUAL has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.89, while ICSH has the lowest at 0.27.

ICSH
0.27
FLOT
0.30
VCSH
0.45
QUAL
0.89

Asset Correlations Table

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

ICSHFLOTVCSHQUAL
ICSH1.000.120.270.07
FLOT0.121.000.100.15
VCSH0.270.101.000.14
QUAL0.070.150.141.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 13, 2013
Diversification Analysis

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