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Balanced - JS
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 Balanced - JS, 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 never rebalanced.


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The earliest data available for this chart is May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Balanced - JS
0.01%-3.60%-0.79%-0.05%9.42%8.54%
MVUS.L
iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
-0.11%-4.75%-4.13%-2.31%6.31%11.01%8.13%9.81%
IYK
iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF
0.55%-6.08%5.01%4.53%-0.75%4.25%6.00%8.87%
BUI
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust
-1.39%-13.54%4.07%4.61%28.42%12.00%8.25%11.35%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.02%0.30%0.90%1.83%4.00%4.71%3.28%2.13%
INCO
Columbia India Consumer ETF
-0.62%-9.77%-15.37%-15.50%-8.99%9.31%6.16%8.44%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.00%0.59%1.58%3.75%3.32%
ARKQ
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
0.34%-6.36%0.21%-1.22%79.10%32.45%6.42%20.42%
^BSESN
S&P BSE SENSEX
-0.09%-8.20%-16.85%-13.83%-11.85%3.12%2.93%7.45%
INDAX
ALPS/Kotak India ESG Fund
1.27%-6.94%-14.83%-13.26%-8.55%4.95%2.55%7.37%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Balanced - JS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Balanced - JS closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 25, 2022 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.72%1.86%-4.74%0.51%-0.79%
20251.23%-0.73%-0.26%0.70%2.22%2.09%0.66%0.92%1.42%1.53%-0.54%0.64%10.28%
20240.26%1.27%1.63%-0.70%1.33%1.32%1.53%1.36%1.74%-1.06%3.34%-1.74%10.66%
20231.56%-1.02%1.79%0.83%-0.75%2.72%1.30%-1.29%-1.66%-1.24%3.49%2.40%8.25%
2022-2.88%-0.90%1.73%-2.28%-1.33%-2.39%2.80%-0.79%-3.98%2.70%2.02%-1.61%-6.97%
20210.63%0.82%0.11%1.49%-2.14%2.28%-0.68%2.18%4.70%

Benchmark Metrics

Balanced - JS has an annualized alpha of 2.17%, beta of 0.28, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 39.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 35.75% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.17% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.28 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
2.17%
Beta
0.28
0.66
Upside Capture
35.75%
Downside Capture
39.40%

Expense Ratio

Balanced - JS has an expense ratio of 0.27%, 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

Balanced - JS ranks 53 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.


Balanced - JS Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
Balanced - JS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6363
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Balanced - JS Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
Balanced - JS Omega Ratio Rank: 5454
Omega Ratio Rank
Balanced - JS Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
Balanced - JS Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
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

1.41

0.88

+0.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.89

1.37

+0.52

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.76

1.39

+0.37

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.00

6.43

+1.57


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
MVUS.L
iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
240.340.551.080.964.01
IYK
iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF
110.060.181.020.030.07
BUI
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust
801.592.111.331.816.81
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.57254.91180.89367.864,130.10
INCO
Columbia India Consumer ETF
3-0.56-0.720.92-0.37-1.27
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.51
ARKQ
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
851.892.501.323.5510.97
^BSESN
S&P BSE SENSEX
0-0.77-1.030.88-0.53-1.75
INDAX
ALPS/Kotak India ESG Fund
1-0.65-0.830.90-0.42-1.39

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.

Balanced - JS Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.41
  • All Time: 0.87

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Balanced - JS 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

Balanced - JS provided a 2.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.91%3.00%3.47%3.23%1.49%0.74%0.68%1.60%1.90%1.06%0.72%1.04%
MVUS.L
iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IYK
iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF
2.70%2.75%2.63%2.74%2.16%1.49%1.42%2.21%2.81%1.74%2.63%2.11%
BUI
BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust
10.14%10.39%6.26%6.65%6.99%5.45%5.80%6.51%7.35%6.72%7.89%8.65%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.96%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
INCO
Columbia India Consumer ETF
0.00%0.00%2.88%3.81%10.57%6.25%0.34%0.28%0.12%0.05%0.09%0.00%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.68%4.14%1.63%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ARKQ
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF
0.27%0.27%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.80%0.86%0.00%2.86%1.54%0.00%0.98%
^BSESN
S&P BSE SENSEX
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
INDAX
ALPS/Kotak India ESG Fund
6.60%5.62%16.14%4.43%1.65%5.48%0.00%1.30%6.55%2.79%1.32%15.14%

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 Balanced - JS. 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 Balanced - JS was 10.83%, occurring on Oct 11, 2022. Recovery took 309 trading sessions.

The current Balanced - JS drawdown is 4.25%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-10.83%Jan 4, 2022200Oct 11, 2022309Dec 19, 2023509
-5.57%Mar 2, 202621Mar 30, 2026
-5.43%Dec 9, 202486Apr 7, 202524May 12, 2025110
-3.14%Sep 7, 202120Oct 4, 202120Nov 1, 202140
-2.69%Oct 28, 202519Nov 21, 202521Dec 22, 202540

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.23, 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

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

BenchmarkBILVMFXXIYK^BSESNBUIINCOMVUS.LARKQINDAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.000.030.370.240.460.410.560.790.440.80
BIL-0.001.000.04-0.03-0.01-0.020.01-0.040.01-0.020.00
VMFXX0.030.041.000.08-0.030.060.020.010.02-0.000.04
IYK0.37-0.030.081.000.050.370.220.360.140.180.51
^BSESN0.24-0.01-0.030.051.000.200.540.270.210.750.38
BUI0.46-0.020.060.370.201.000.250.350.370.260.57
INCO0.410.010.020.220.540.251.000.290.320.730.48
MVUS.L0.56-0.040.010.360.270.350.291.000.400.310.78
ARKQ0.790.010.020.140.210.370.320.401.000.380.75
INDAX0.44-0.02-0.000.180.750.260.730.310.381.000.51
Portfolio0.800.000.040.510.380.570.480.780.750.511.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021