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HSA less cash
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in HSA less cash, 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 Mar 2, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VYMI

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the HSA less cash returned 2.66% Year-To-Date and 13.79% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
HSA less cash
0.20%-2.72%2.66%5.26%22.31%17.40%12.00%13.79%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
0.16%-3.69%-1.33%0.36%12.71%13.72%9.86%12.36%
REGL
ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
0.47%-3.90%4.17%3.89%9.31%9.98%7.02%9.72%
SDY
SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
0.19%-4.88%5.64%5.87%10.27%8.51%7.03%9.45%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
0.11%-2.81%3.80%6.43%17.34%14.92%11.04%11.27%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.11%-0.87%6.26%13.90%33.42%20.17%12.59%10.36%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.09%0.32%8.94%16.35%83.82%44.85%26.17%31.69%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-1.42%-5.36%-5.79%29.79%23.50%15.02%21.67%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, HSA less cash's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, HSA less cash closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.39%2.86%-5.06%0.70%2.66%
20252.62%0.63%-3.20%-1.34%4.98%4.75%1.12%3.04%2.90%0.93%1.80%0.33%19.87%
20240.63%3.93%4.19%-3.74%4.14%1.01%3.65%2.23%1.63%-1.76%4.68%-4.02%17.27%
20235.37%-2.16%1.59%0.95%-1.79%5.80%3.51%-2.81%-4.11%-2.50%8.15%5.53%17.95%
2022-3.38%-1.98%2.38%-6.02%2.21%-7.91%6.90%-3.78%-8.97%8.97%8.15%-4.25%-9.38%
2021-0.71%3.56%5.34%3.23%2.18%0.08%1.31%1.83%-4.41%5.55%-0.71%5.79%25.02%

Benchmark Metrics

HSA less cash has an annualized alpha of 2.51%, beta of 0.90, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.67%) than losses (87.25%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.51% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.90 and R² of 0.94, 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
2.51%
Beta
0.90
0.94
Upside Capture
95.67%
Downside Capture
87.25%

Expense Ratio

HSA less cash has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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

HSA less cash ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


HSA less cash Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
HSA less cash Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HSA less cash Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
HSA less cash Omega Ratio Rank: 6666
Omega Ratio Rank
HSA less cash Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
HSA less cash Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
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

1.38

0.88

+0.50

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.01

1.37

+0.64

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.21

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.97

1.39

+0.58

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.27

6.43

+2.84


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
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
430.841.281.191.245.41
REGL
ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
290.580.941.120.933.23
SDY
SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
340.741.151.151.003.88
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
601.151.651.251.596.96
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
902.112.791.443.0412.35
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
942.282.891.415.3418.94
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
581.101.671.231.885.72

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.

HSA less cash Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.38
  • 5-Year: 0.81
  • 10-Year: 0.82
  • All Time: 0.85

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 0.98 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 HSA less cash 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

HSA less cash provided a 2.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.01%2.06%2.33%2.45%2.52%2.25%2.25%2.38%2.66%2.42%2.19%2.43%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.60%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
REGL
ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
2.23%2.32%2.28%2.40%2.32%2.50%2.41%1.96%2.09%1.63%1.20%1.66%
SDY
SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
2.53%2.61%2.56%2.64%2.55%2.63%2.85%2.45%2.73%4.69%3.30%6.20%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.37%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.61%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.28%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.43%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%

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 HSA less cash. 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 HSA less cash was 33.84%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.

The current HSA less cash drawdown is 5.05%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.84%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 2020141Oct 12, 2020168
-20.42%Jan 5, 2022186Sep 30, 2022195Jul 13, 2023381
-16.65%Sep 24, 201864Dec 24, 201866Apr 1, 2019130
-15.23%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202541Jun 6, 202575
-10.53%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202330Dec 11, 202393

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.65, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkSMHVYMIVGTREGLSDYVYMVIGPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.770.730.900.710.740.830.910.94
SMH0.771.000.570.880.450.450.570.640.76
VYMI0.730.571.000.590.650.690.750.700.81
VGT0.900.880.591.000.500.500.610.750.80
REGL0.710.450.650.501.000.930.860.800.84
SDY0.740.450.690.500.931.000.920.860.87
VYM0.830.570.750.610.860.921.000.900.93
VIG0.910.640.700.750.800.860.901.000.95
Portfolio0.940.760.810.800.840.870.930.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 3, 2016