Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 36.63% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 24.43% |
MU Micron Technology, Inc. | Technology | 7.07% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 19.62% |
SCHW The Charles Schwab Corporation | Financial Services | 12.25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Magnum Experiment 42.5, 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 May 19, 2000, corresponding to the inception date of IVV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 11, 2026, the Magnum Experiment 42.5 returned -3.54% Year-To-Date and 20.80% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.11% | 2.16% | -0.42% | 4.03% | 27.10% | 18.38% | 10.55% | 12.70% |
Portfolio Magnum Experiment 42.5 | -0.45% | 0.06% | -3.54% | 3.19% | 37.78% | 24.53% | 14.01% | 20.80% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | -0.06% | 2.32% | -0.07% | 4.67% | 28.70% | 20.00% | 12.15% | 14.58% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | -0.59% | -7.71% | -23.14% | -27.12% | -3.79% | 10.31% | 8.60% | 22.66% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.14% | 2.44% | -0.40% | 3.92% | 35.13% | 25.34% | 13.31% | 19.62% |
SCHW The Charles Schwab Corporation | -2.54% | 3.90% | -4.79% | 3.73% | 24.70% | 24.19% | 8.42% | 14.64% |
MU Micron Technology, Inc. | -0.22% | 3.80% | 47.43% | 131.79% | 506.18% | 88.54% | 35.25% | 45.46% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 2000, Magnum Experiment 42.5's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2001 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Magnum Experiment 42.5 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.73% | -3.65% | -6.02% | 4.72% | -3.54% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.09% | -2.23% | -5.54% | 0.99% | 10.76% | 7.69% | 3.16% | 0.05% | 5.48% | 4.12% | -1.01% | 2.52% | 31.91% |
| 2024 | 1.34% | 5.15% | 4.97% | -4.19% | 5.34% | 4.88% | -4.06% | 0.40% | 2.45% | -1.01% | 6.49% | -3.34% | 19.08% |
| 2023 | 5.78% | -1.02% | 3.78% | 2.74% | 4.07% | 4.86% | 4.54% | -2.91% | -4.70% | -0.23% | 11.71% | 4.89% | 37.75% |
| 2022 | -5.79% | -2.75% | 2.13% | -11.79% | 0.58% | -9.20% | 10.12% | -4.39% | -8.66% | 5.60% | 6.48% | -6.15% | -23.50% |
| 2021 | 0.67% | 4.74% | 2.74% | 5.61% | 0.31% | 4.04% | 1.27% | 4.03% | -4.77% | 9.77% | 0.78% | 4.13% | 38.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
Magnum Experiment 42.5 has an annualized alpha of 3.80%, beta of 1.15, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 22, 2000.
- This portfolio captured 133.74% of S&P 500 Index gains and 110.28% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.80% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.15 and R² of 0.87, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.80%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 133.74%
- Downside Capture
- 110.28%
Expense Ratio
Magnum Experiment 42.5 has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
Magnum Experiment 42.5 ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.50 | 2.23 | +0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.30 | 3.12 | +0.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.42 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.30 | 4.05 | -0.75 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.33 | 17.91 | -5.58 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 2.37 | 3.29 | 1.44 | 4.34 | 19.26 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 29 | -0.08 | 0.05 | 1.01 | 0.16 | 0.40 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 57 | 2.23 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 3.98 | 14.88 |
SCHW The Charles Schwab Corporation | 67 | 1.38 | 1.80 | 1.25 | 2.55 | 6.65 |
MU Micron Technology, Inc. | 99 | 8.76 | 5.83 | 1.75 | 17.94 | 70.39 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Magnum Experiment 42.5 provided a 0.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.91% | 0.83% | 0.97% | 1.05% | 1.21% | 0.81% | 1.08% | 1.29% | 1.54% | 1.34% | 1.61% | 1.68% |
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IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.17% | 1.30% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.20% | 1.57% | 1.85% | 2.21% | 1.75% | 2.01% | 2.27% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.94% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.46% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
SCHW The Charles Schwab Corporation | 1.19% | 1.08% | 1.35% | 1.45% | 1.01% | 0.86% | 1.36% | 1.43% | 1.11% | 0.62% | 0.68% | 0.73% |
MU Micron Technology, Inc. | 0.12% | 0.16% | 0.55% | 0.54% | 0.89% | 0.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Magnum Experiment 42.5. 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 Magnum Experiment 42.5 was 60.70%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. Recovery took 2621 trading sessions.
The current Magnum Experiment 42.5 drawdown is 8.42%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.7% | Jul 17, 2000 | 558 | Oct 7, 2002 | 2621 | Mar 7, 2013 | 3179 |
| -31.82% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 84 | Jul 22, 2020 | 107 |
| -29.11% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 290 | Dec 11, 2023 | 492 |
| -21.43% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 155 |
| -20.45% | Jan 24, 2025 | 52 | Apr 8, 2025 | 28 | May 19, 2025 | 80 |
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 3.96, 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 | MU | SCHW | MSFT | QQQ | IVV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.99 | 0.91 |
| MU | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.55 | 0.68 |
| SCHW | 0.65 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.41 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.70 |
| MSFT | 0.69 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.68 | 0.81 |
| QQQ | 0.88 | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.91 |
| IVV | 0.99 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.91 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 1.00 |