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sq 1
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in sq 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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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the sq 1 returned 4.29% Year-To-Date and 7.64% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.25%7.86%7.47%
Portfolio
sq 1
-0.79%0.30%4.29%4.69%13.33%10.46%6.58%7.64%
IVE
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
-1.15%0.79%7.22%7.77%21.32%15.38%10.49%11.62%
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
-0.48%-0.57%1.06%0.88%4.37%3.65%0.88%2.48%
VCSH
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
-0.29%-0.26%0.41%0.83%4.30%5.47%2.27%2.67%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
-0.17%-0.22%0.36%0.74%3.24%4.11%1.79%1.72%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 24, 2009, sq 1's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, sq 1 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.51%1.59%-2.94%3.53%1.16%-0.52%4.29%
20251.88%0.85%-1.42%-1.83%1.54%2.47%0.45%2.48%1.12%0.75%1.15%0.17%9.96%
20240.27%1.33%2.80%-2.77%2.16%-0.09%3.30%2.04%1.07%-1.21%3.48%-4.13%8.23%
20234.51%-2.21%1.63%1.08%-1.33%3.59%2.05%-1.60%-2.92%-1.07%6.16%3.92%14.17%
2022-1.51%-0.82%0.89%-3.35%0.96%-5.25%4.19%-2.34%-6.22%6.47%4.06%-2.42%-5.99%
2021-0.86%2.93%3.54%2.29%1.52%-0.57%0.91%0.86%-2.00%2.53%-1.73%3.90%13.93%

Benchmark Metrics

sq 1 has an annualized alpha of 4.22%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 24, 2009.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (42.50%) than losses (22.04%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.22% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.39 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
4.22%
Beta
0.39
0.67
Upside Capture
42.50%
Downside Capture
22.04%

Expense Ratio

sq 1 has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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

sq 1 ranks 56 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.


sq 1 Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
sq 1 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
sq 1 Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
sq 1 Omega Ratio Rank: 5656
Omega Ratio Rank
sq 1 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5757
Calmar Ratio Rank
sq 1 Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for sq 1 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.33

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.37

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.43

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.31

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.34


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
IVE
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
692.173.011.393.4613.19
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
401.281.951.232.226.71
VCSH
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
732.293.541.443.0812.69
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
822.534.111.533.6814.60

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.

sq 1 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.33
  • 5-Year: 0.79
  • 10-Year: 0.82
  • All Time: 0.84

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 1.68 to 2.61, 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 sq 1 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

sq 1 provided a 2.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.66%2.66%2.72%2.28%2.67%2.01%2.08%2.20%2.58%1.98%1.90%1.81%
IVE
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
1.52%1.61%2.04%1.65%2.10%1.81%2.37%2.11%2.74%2.12%2.26%2.44%
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
3.77%3.46%2.52%2.73%6.96%4.28%1.17%1.75%2.71%2.07%1.48%0.34%
VCSH
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
4.46%4.35%3.96%3.09%2.01%1.81%2.27%2.87%2.65%2.26%2.10%2.08%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
3.88%4.00%4.18%3.31%1.15%0.66%1.74%2.28%1.79%1.10%0.84%0.69%

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 sq 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 sq 1 was 21.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.

The current sq 1 drawdown is 0.79%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-21.19%Mar 2020
1mo 9d7mo 22d
9mo 1dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-13.60%Sep 2022
8mo 28d8mo 18d
1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023
2011 correction2011
-11.49%Oct 2011
5mo 4d3mo 19d
8mo 23dMay 2011 - Jan 2012
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-10.47%Dec 2018
10mo 29d3mo 8d
1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-9.37%Apr 2025
4mo 7d2mo 26d
7mo 3dDec 2024 - Jul 2025

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.70, 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
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.12

1.13

1.14

1.14

1.15

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.15, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

sq 1 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

sq 1 has a 0.77 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.77

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.77

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.77

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.77

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 24, 2009

0.77


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. IVE has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.77, while VGSH has the lowest at 0.14.

VGSH
0.14
TIP
0.22
VCSH
0.38
IVE
0.77

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. sq 1. IVE has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.99, while VGSH has the lowest at -0.05.

VGSH
-0.05
TIP
0.03
VCSH
0.16
IVE
0.99

Asset Correlations Table

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

TIPVGSHVCSHIVE
TIP1.000.550.60-0.09
VGSH0.551.000.66-0.15
VCSH0.600.661.000.06
IVE-0.09-0.150.061.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 24, 2009
Diversification Analysis

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