Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 41.16% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 26.97% |
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 13.33% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 12.37% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 6.17% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Better Trends Portfolio, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the Better Trends Portfolio returned 12.77% Year-To-Date and 36.24% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Better Trends Portfolio | 0.13% | -3.44% | 12.77% | 13.99% | 34.89% | 34.13% | 28.78% | 36.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | -1.52% | -3.03% | 7.29% | 4.81% | 48.78% | 17.21% | 18.59% | 29.36% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -1.23% | -9.69% | 3.35% | 5.46% | 12.47% | 23.49% | 7.35% | 20.83% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.16% | -8.83% | 10.16% | 17.38% | 44.72% | 71.13% | 63.13% | 67.95% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.89% | 3.21% | 20.66% | 19.57% | 26.72% | 14.90% | 8.75% | 12.91% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | 1.82% | -3.74% | -9.63% | -11.45% | 24.94% | 16.25% | 14.86% | 39.72% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, Better Trends Portfolio's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Aug 2020 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -15.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Better Trends Portfolio closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.84% | -0.77% | -2.37% | 10.30% | 5.26% | -3.45% | 12.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.76% | -0.74% | -6.87% | -3.48% | 9.40% | 6.71% | 4.19% | 3.29% | 4.28% | 3.85% | -2.89% | 1.34% | 17.38% |
| 2024 | 4.83% | 11.68% | 6.00% | -3.25% | 9.70% | 7.06% | 2.55% | 0.89% | 2.96% | 1.90% | 7.31% | -0.62% | 63.21% |
| 2023 | 16.77% | 5.21% | 9.04% | -1.05% | 11.90% | 9.49% | 5.19% | 0.65% | -7.48% | -3.94% | 10.39% | 5.03% | 77.18% |
| 2022 | -7.80% | -1.81% | 7.12% | -15.73% | 0.07% | -11.08% | 14.72% | -7.50% | -11.30% | 7.06% | 8.33% | -9.95% | -28.53% |
| 2021 | 0.01% | 1.45% | 3.29% | 7.22% | 1.28% | 9.33% | 0.12% | 6.30% | -4.82% | 12.01% | 9.60% | -1.16% | 52.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
Better Trends Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 15.74%, beta of 1.18, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2011.
- This portfolio captured 175.38% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.74% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 15.74% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 15.74%
- Beta
- 1.18
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 175.38%
- Downside Capture
- 91.74%
Expense Ratio
Better Trends Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.02%, 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
Better Trends Portfolio ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Better Trends Portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.31 | 1.86 | +0.44 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.96 | 2.53 | +0.43 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.34 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.33 | 2.53 | +1.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.07 | 11.37 | +2.70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 87 | 2.07 | 2.93 | 1.38 | 3.40 | 8.47 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 53 | 0.40 | 0.76 | 1.09 | 0.55 | 1.29 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 74 | 1.20 | 1.75 | 1.21 | 2.07 | 4.94 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 86 | 2.41 | 3.72 | 1.43 | 5.70 | 13.97 |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | 61 | 0.62 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.92 | 2.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Better Trends Portfolio provided a 1.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.41% | 1.63% | 1.56% | 1.51% | 1.52% | 1.22% | 1.42% | 1.44% | 1.62% | 1.36% | 1.57% | 1.80% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.36% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
AMZN Amazon.com, 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% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.14% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.22% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
TSLA Tesla, 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% |
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 Better Trends Portfolio. 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 Better Trends Portfolio was 35.42%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 153 trading sessions.
The current Better Trends Portfolio drawdown is 5.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -35.42%Oct 2022 | 10mo 26d | 7mo 13d | 1y 6moNov 2021 - May 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.45%Mar 2020 | 29d | 2mo 13d | 3mo 12dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -31.31%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 10mo 15d | 1y 1moOct 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.28%Apr 2025 | 3mo 13d | 2mo 25d | 6mo 8dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -17.60%Feb 2016 | 2mo 6d | 1mo 17d | 3mo 23dDec 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.58, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.61 | 1.39 | 1.29 | 1.28 | 1.31 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.31, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Better Trends Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 20, 2011 | 0.83 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.82, while TSLA has the lowest at 0.46.
Asset Correlations Table
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