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Strong steady total return
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 Strong steady total return, 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 17, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of GDE

Returns By Period


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
Strong steady total return
0.16%-4.27%1.12%3.37%24.53%22.37%
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
-2.86%-10.70%-7.86%-10.37%5.19%13.21%18.43%18.22%
RJF
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
-0.84%-7.17%-10.82%-13.96%1.56%17.26%12.60%17.99%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.64%-4.65%-3.18%23.45%22.97%13.18%19.05%
SNEX
StoneX Group Inc.
4.46%0.93%33.02%23.24%60.56%40.78%34.04%26.65%
AZN
AstraZeneca PLC
1.37%0.86%12.99%24.18%44.83%15.99%18.18%16.94%
MOAT
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
0.11%-8.33%-6.76%-2.71%10.87%10.84%7.95%13.46%
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
2.03%-1.93%-8.14%-6.71%-11.34%9.44%8.83%12.06%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.16%-3.26%-3.13%-1.24%17.86%18.10%10.66%13.75%
AIRR
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
-0.26%-3.57%14.87%16.32%60.35%33.36%22.66%20.74%
RDVY
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
0.06%-2.90%-0.57%2.48%17.55%16.90%10.19%14.68%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 18, 2022, Strong steady total return's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.35%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Strong steady total return closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.67%2.36%-6.15%0.57%1.12%
20255.41%0.02%-3.72%-0.04%4.84%3.62%3.94%4.36%2.33%-0.29%2.12%1.42%26.36%
2024-0.54%4.58%4.63%-1.94%3.70%0.92%3.71%1.99%1.19%1.38%5.91%-2.99%24.53%
20235.86%0.19%0.93%0.20%-1.73%5.56%4.99%-2.28%-2.31%-3.43%6.92%7.19%23.44%
20221.96%-7.42%0.09%-5.45%8.83%-2.78%-9.50%9.51%6.72%-4.51%-4.55%

Benchmark Metrics

Strong steady total return has an annualized alpha of 7.22%, beta of 0.87, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 2022.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.61%) than losses (72.81%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.22% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.87 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
7.22%
Beta
0.87
0.87
Upside Capture
99.61%
Downside Capture
72.81%

Expense Ratio

Strong steady total return has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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

Strong steady total return ranks 59 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.


Strong steady total return Risk / Return Rank: 5959
Overall Rank
Strong steady total return Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Strong steady total return Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
Strong steady total return Omega Ratio Rank: 6060
Omega Ratio Rank
Strong steady total return Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
Strong steady total return Martin Ratio Rank: 5959
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

1.36

0.88

+0.48

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.96

1.37

+0.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.01

1.39

+0.62

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.83

6.43

+2.39


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
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
430.190.441.060.280.62
RJF
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
400.060.261.040.220.57
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
591.041.621.231.937.00
SNEX
StoneX Group Inc.
801.481.901.273.137.62
AZN
AstraZeneca PLC
841.662.361.313.468.67
MOAT
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
280.550.931.120.883.23
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
19-0.48-0.550.93-0.56-1.15
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
540.941.471.221.537.16
AIRR
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
922.152.841.374.9117.07
RDVY
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
490.921.411.201.436.23

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.

Strong steady total return Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.36
  • All Time: 1.04

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 Strong steady total return 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

Strong steady total return provided a 2.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.85%2.64%2.91%3.02%2.94%2.12%2.48%2.61%3.08%2.28%2.43%2.53%
ABBV
AbbVie Inc.
3.18%2.87%3.49%3.82%3.49%3.84%4.41%4.83%3.89%2.65%3.64%3.41%
RJF
Raymond James Financial, Inc.
1.46%1.25%0.87%1.53%1.67%1.04%1.16%1.93%1.48%0.74%1.18%1.28%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SNEX
StoneX Group Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
AZN
AstraZeneca PLC
2.62%1.70%2.27%2.15%2.12%2.35%2.80%2.81%3.69%3.95%5.01%4.06%
MOAT
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
1.45%1.36%1.37%0.86%1.25%1.08%1.46%1.31%1.79%1.07%1.17%2.13%
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
10.61%9.49%8.77%9.59%10.12%7.65%9.47%9.01%9.88%9.67%9.22%11.02%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
AIRR
First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF
0.15%0.19%0.18%0.23%0.12%0.05%0.10%0.20%0.43%0.30%0.08%0.47%
RDVY
First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
1.02%1.11%1.64%2.09%2.21%1.04%1.53%1.55%1.68%1.25%2.07%2.14%

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 Strong steady total return. 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 Strong steady total return was 17.54%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.

The current Strong steady total return drawdown is 6.26%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-17.54%Mar 30, 2022128Sep 30, 202294Feb 15, 2023222
-16.72%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202541Jun 6, 202575
-9.55%Feb 26, 202622Mar 27, 2026
-9.37%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202329Dec 8, 202392
-7.58%Feb 16, 202317Mar 13, 202360Jun 7, 202377

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 15.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkABBVAZNSNEXMAINGDEARCCRJFLVHIAVDVQQQVCRAIRRMOATRDVYVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.230.290.450.540.640.540.580.590.670.940.860.740.850.830.990.89
ABBV0.231.000.400.160.180.160.170.180.300.190.110.130.150.290.250.230.35
AZN0.290.401.000.200.200.250.170.170.430.360.200.200.220.340.270.290.41
SNEX0.450.160.201.000.340.280.340.470.420.450.360.370.530.440.540.460.62
MAIN0.540.180.200.341.000.330.720.460.460.440.460.480.490.520.570.550.65
GDE0.640.160.250.280.331.000.360.340.440.660.600.530.500.570.540.640.66
ARCC0.540.170.170.340.720.361.000.470.480.490.450.490.510.560.590.550.66
RJF0.580.180.170.470.460.340.471.000.470.470.470.520.630.590.700.600.70
LVHI0.590.300.430.420.460.440.480.471.000.730.460.510.550.610.670.610.71
AVDV0.670.190.360.450.440.660.490.470.731.000.580.610.630.650.700.690.77
QQQ0.940.110.200.360.460.600.450.470.460.581.000.840.640.760.700.930.77
VCR0.860.130.200.370.480.530.490.520.510.610.841.000.670.800.750.870.79
AIRR0.740.150.220.530.490.500.510.630.550.630.640.671.000.720.810.780.82
MOAT0.850.290.340.440.520.570.560.590.610.650.760.800.721.000.830.870.87
RDVY0.830.250.270.540.570.540.590.700.670.700.700.750.810.831.000.860.90
VTI0.990.230.290.460.550.640.550.600.610.690.930.870.780.870.861.000.91
Portfolio0.890.350.410.620.650.660.660.700.710.770.770.790.820.870.900.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 18, 2022