Defense

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defense, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 27, 2017, Defense's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +28.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -27.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Defense closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.6%.

Defense has an annualized alpha of 3.67%, beta of 1.28, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2017.

• This portfolio captured 136.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 114.42% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.67% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Defense has an expense ratio of 0.61%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Defense ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current Defense Sharpe ratio is 1.66 as of Jun 16, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.72 to 2.63, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Defense compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Defense provided a 1.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Defense. 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 Defense was 51.43%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 276 trading sessions.

The current Defense drawdown is 3.23%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.