Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in POTENTIALS 1, 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 Aug 11, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of BUFR
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio POTENTIALS 1 | 0.33% | -1.68% | -1.00% | -0.03% | 12.85% | 12.53% | 7.25% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGAVX Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.18% | -2.25% | -1.71% | 0.75% | 8.27% | 8.43% | 2.26% | 3.61% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.23% | 0.26% | 1.11% | 1.40% | 4.15% | 4.67% | 3.51% | 3.08% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
BUFR FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | 0.10% | -1.26% | -0.83% | 1.54% | 13.55% | 13.01% | 8.88% | — |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 0.27% | -1.21% | -0.05% | 0.65% | 6.13% | 5.48% | 1.50% | 3.09% |
FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.86% | -1.39% | -5.31% | -5.60% | 30.19% | 23.87% | 15.25% | 21.45% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -2.64% | -4.65% | -3.18% | 23.45% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.24% | -0.22% | 0.13% | 1.21% | 6.94% | 8.10% | 3.71% | 5.21% |
FAGIX Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | 0.55% | -0.91% | 1.00% | 2.41% | 14.18% | 11.03% | 6.09% | 7.62% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 12, 2020, POTENTIALS 1's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, POTENTIALS 1 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.86% | 0.33% | -3.00% | 0.86% | -1.00% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.36% | 0.13% | -3.14% | 0.04% | 3.71% | 3.56% | 1.43% | 1.50% | 2.38% | 1.59% | -0.21% | 0.02% | 12.88% |
| 2024 | 0.15% | 2.08% | 1.63% | -3.05% | 3.48% | 2.51% | 1.55% | 1.85% | 1.97% | -1.15% | 3.29% | -1.63% | 13.20% |
| 2023 | 5.77% | -1.91% | 3.36% | 0.53% | 0.84% | 3.58% | 2.00% | -1.17% | -3.58% | -1.61% | 7.45% | 4.49% | 20.91% |
| 2022 | -4.41% | -2.42% | 1.34% | -6.32% | -0.25% | -6.25% | 7.15% | -3.62% | -7.36% | 3.64% | 4.55% | -3.58% | -17.23% |
| 2021 | -0.37% | 0.70% | 1.45% | 3.29% | 0.29% | 2.47% | 1.72% | 1.68% | -2.81% | 3.41% | -0.29% | 2.77% | 15.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
POTENTIALS 1 has an annualized alpha of 0.77%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 12, 2020.
- This portfolio participated in 71.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.78% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 0.77%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 61.78%
- Downside Capture
- 71.11%
Expense Ratio
POTENTIALS 1 has an expense ratio of 0.28%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
POTENTIALS 1 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.26 | 0.88 | +0.38 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.85 | 1.37 | +0.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.80 | 1.39 | +0.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.73 | 6.43 | +2.30 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGAVX Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 83 | 1.84 | 2.60 | 1.38 | 2.18 | 8.69 |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 93 | 2.18 | 3.31 | 1.47 | 4.13 | 13.26 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
BUFR FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | 67 | 1.23 | 1.79 | 1.30 | 1.60 | 8.95 |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 65 | 1.27 | 1.77 | 1.24 | 2.10 | 7.27 |
FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 59 | 1.10 | 1.69 | 1.24 | 1.92 | 5.88 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 70 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 1.29 | 1.82 | 9.56 |
FAGIX Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | 93 | 2.08 | 2.89 | 1.43 | 3.40 | 14.13 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
POTENTIALS 1 provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.07% | 3.09% | 2.99% | 3.81% | 2.68% | 2.45% | 2.70% | 3.07% | 2.73% | 2.78% | 2.70% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGAVX Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 5.41% | 5.88% | 6.56% | 5.50% | 5.29% | 4.27% | 4.20% | 4.60% | 4.54% | 4.62% | 4.73% | 4.94% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.62% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
BUFR FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.75% | 4.62% | 4.43% | 3.72% | 3.03% | 2.87% | 2.78% | 3.37% | 3.61% | 3.21% | 3.29% | 3.34% |
FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.45% | 0.43% | 0.49% | 0.77% | 0.93% | 0.63% | 0.83% | 1.03% | 1.20% | 0.96% | 1.25% | 1.27% |
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% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 5.87% | 5.71% | 6.01% | 5.74% | 5.30% | 4.02% | 4.88% | 4.99% | 5.54% | 5.12% | 5.27% | 5.90% |
FAGIX Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | 4.35% | 4.74% | 5.02% | 5.28% | 10.25% | 6.08% | 4.59% | 5.00% | 5.67% | 5.05% | 4.57% | 4.51% |
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 POTENTIALS 1. 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 POTENTIALS 1 was 21.78%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 301 trading sessions.
The current POTENTIALS 1 drawdown is 3.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.78% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 301 | Dec 27, 2023 | 503 |
| -10.77% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 39 | Jun 4, 2025 | 73 |
| -5.8% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 37 | Nov 13, 2020 | 51 |
| -5.18% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.17% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, 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
| Benchmark | VTIP | VCIT | VGAVX | VNQ | FAGIX | FTEC | HYG | QQQ | BUFR | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.63 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 0.73 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| VTIP | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.11 | 0.36 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| VCIT | 0.28 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.26 | 0.60 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.44 |
| VGAVX | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.51 | 0.31 | 0.54 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.48 |
| VNQ | 0.63 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.61 | 0.48 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.70 |
| FAGIX | 0.80 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.84 |
| FTEC | 0.91 | 0.11 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.46 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.97 | 0.85 | 0.91 | 0.92 |
| HYG | 0.73 | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.61 | 0.72 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.81 |
| QQQ | 0.93 | 0.12 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.48 | 0.74 | 0.97 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.93 |
| BUFR | 0.94 | 0.15 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.61 | 0.76 | 0.85 | 0.70 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.92 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.63 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 0.73 | 0.92 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.26 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.70 | 0.84 | 0.92 | 0.81 | 0.93 | 0.92 | 0.96 | 1.00 |