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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BASE, 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 year.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio BASE | 0.13% | -1.89% | 4.43% | 5.75% | 19.46% | 17.29% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.25% | -8.41% | 0.30% | 3.19% | 30.55% | 30.08% | 17.89% | — |
MOOD Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 0.40% | -0.30% | 12.64% | 14.97% | 33.33% | 19.89% | — | — |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.03% | 2.12% | 18.71% | 19.28% | 26.37% | 14.73% | 8.49% | 12.65% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.01% | 0.28% | 1.56% | 1.80% | 3.95% | 4.70% | 3.55% | — |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 0.30% | 0.11% | 5.97% | 6.55% | 20.24% | 15.60% | — | — |
SVOL Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 0.50% | 2.47% | -0.84% | 1.19% | 10.38% | 5.92% | 6.66% | — |
TMFC Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | 0.28% | -1.58% | 5.68% | 5.24% | 22.16% | 25.12% | 15.26% | — |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | -0.43% | 1.28% | 1.55% | 2.27% | 3.18% | 11.35% | 7.21% | 9.75% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | -0.25% | -2.19% | 7.19% | 7.44% | 4.07% | 8.08% | 6.63% | 7.63% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.25% | 0.24% | 8.72% | 8.77% | 24.91% | 21.45% | 13.49% | 15.35% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2022, BASE's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BASE closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.82% | 3.36% | -5.46% | 2.87% | 1.00% | -1.88% | 4.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.15% | 0.81% | 0.64% | 0.77% | 2.02% | 1.79% | 0.00% | 2.89% | 4.73% | 1.47% | 2.46% | 0.98% | 23.89% |
| 2024 | 0.36% | 1.96% | 3.77% | -0.75% | 2.42% | 0.95% | 2.65% | 2.02% | 2.17% | 0.70% | 1.83% | -2.06% | 17.10% |
| 2023 | 3.74% | -2.43% | 3.33% | 1.08% | -0.56% | 2.09% | 2.09% | -0.93% | -3.00% | 0.88% | 4.28% | 2.37% | 13.39% |
| 2022 | -1.21% | -4.69% | 3.23% | 4.95% | -1.16% | 0.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
BASE has an annualized alpha of 7.80%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2022.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (56.30%) than losses (33.62%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.80% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.43 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
- 7.80%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 56.30%
- Downside Capture
- 33.62%
Expense Ratio
BASE has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BASE ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BASE and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.96 | 1.94 | +0.02 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.55 | 2.63 | -0.08 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.35 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.48 | 2.59 | -0.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.34 | 11.84 | -3.50 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 34 | 1.15 | 1.54 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 3.85 |
MOOD Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 74 | 2.34 | 2.76 | 1.46 | 3.45 | 10.67 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 85 | 2.43 | 3.75 | 1.43 | 5.74 | 14.06 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.28 | 275.69 | 195.55 | 398.20 | 4,461.99 |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 70 | 2.06 | 2.78 | 1.40 | 2.63 | 13.60 |
SVOL Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 19 | 0.50 | 0.84 | 1.12 | 0.80 | 1.89 |
TMFC Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | 47 | 1.61 | 2.21 | 1.29 | 1.76 | 6.53 |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 15 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 1.07 | 0.49 | 1.64 |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 14 | 0.33 | 0.56 | 1.06 | 0.44 | 0.90 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 69 | 2.08 | 2.80 | 1.38 | 2.81 | 12.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
BASE provided a 3.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.25% | 3.24% | 3.45% | 3.41% | 2.26% | 0.82% | 0.71% | 0.72% | 0.80% | 0.66% | 0.72% | 0.74% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MOOD Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | 0.36% | 0.40% | 1.33% | 1.34% | 1.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.85% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | 11.83% | 11.70% | 12.04% | 12.01% | 4.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SVOL Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 22.19% | 19.82% | 16.79% | 16.36% | 18.32% | 4.65% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TMFC Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.40% | 0.26% | 0.27% | 0.23% | 0.42% | 0.50% | 0.61% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 1.54% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 2.14% | 2.26% | 2.33% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 2.14% | 2.50% | 2.44% | 2.78% | 2.52% | 2.39% | 2.55% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 BASE. 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 BASE was 7.89%, occurring on Mar 26, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current BASE drawdown is 3.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -7.89%Mar 2026 | 23d | — | 3mo 8dMar 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.14%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 20d | 2mo 7dFeb 2025 - Apr 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -6.36%Oct 2022 | 1mo 1d | 28d | 1mo 29dSep 2022 - Nov 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.99%Oct 2023 | 2mo 8d | 1mo 19d | 3mo 27dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.05%Feb 2026 | 3d | 25d | 28dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.67, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.40 | 1.43 | 1.41 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.41, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
BASE correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.59 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 30, 2022 | 0.74 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SGOV has the lowest at -0.03.
Asset Correlations Table
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