Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Select Sectors, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 13, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of SHLD
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.08% | -2.64% | -3.34% | -2.03% | 32.79% | 17.25% | 10.06% | 12.45% |
Portfolio Select Sectors | -0.02% | -1.36% | 2.62% | 2.15% | 28.39% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.31% | 0.02% | -4.59% | -4.67% | 50.33% | 24.38% | 14.42% | 21.94% |
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF | -0.20% | 0.63% | -0.09% | 12.18% | 45.34% | 9.04% | 2.71% | 6.47% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.00% | -1.64% | 0.22% | -0.34% | 1.33% | -2.21% | -4.89% | -0.93% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.19% | -0.69% | 0.03% | 0.90% | 3.73% | 2.92% | 0.27% | 1.28% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | -1.15% | -4.30% | 14.09% | 5.23% | 70.61% | — | — | — |
GRID First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index | -0.01% | 0.55% | 9.00% | 10.27% | 63.29% | 22.25% | 15.01% | 18.50% |
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.83% | 7.46% | 36.21% | 36.81% | 61.91% | 16.90% | 24.78% | 10.80% |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.00% | -0.69% | -8.18% | -5.92% | 17.76% | 18.82% | 9.37% | 12.73% |
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | 0.26% | -2.95% | -4.87% | 2.56% | 13.99% | 5.26% | 5.11% | 9.62% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2023, Select Sectors's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Select Sectors closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.00% | 1.69% | -3.07% | 1.08% | 2.62% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.52% | 1.83% | -0.90% | 0.70% | 2.67% | 4.27% | 0.98% | 1.85% | 4.37% | 1.23% | -0.83% | 0.41% | 20.66% |
| 2024 | 0.06% | 2.70% | 3.01% | -3.84% | 3.61% | 0.98% | 3.67% | 2.23% | 0.67% | -1.76% | 4.48% | -4.18% | 11.76% |
| 2023 | -3.04% | -2.52% | 7.39% | 5.51% | 7.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Select Sectors has an annualized alpha of 6.85%, beta of 0.56, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (77.22%) than losses (56.84%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.85% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.56 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
- 6.85%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 77.22%
- Downside Capture
- 56.84%
Expense Ratio
Select Sectors has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
Select Sectors ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.67 | 1.87 | +0.81 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.08 | 3.01 | +1.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.41 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.31 | 2.49 | +1.83 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.60 | 11.08 | +6.52 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 69 | 2.00 | 2.96 | 1.39 | 2.50 | 8.02 |
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF | 75 | 1.99 | 2.71 | 1.35 | 3.78 | 12.80 |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 10 | 0.14 | 0.26 | 1.03 | -0.08 | -0.16 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 36 | 1.03 | 1.54 | 1.18 | 1.30 | 3.89 |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 87 | 2.92 | 3.82 | 1.47 | 3.79 | 11.10 |
GRID First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index | 93 | 3.16 | 4.36 | 1.57 | 4.38 | 17.37 |
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF | 91 | 2.84 | 3.60 | 1.47 | 6.44 | 16.79 |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 32 | 1.01 | 1.56 | 1.20 | 0.61 | 1.91 |
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | 28 | 0.85 | 1.31 | 1.16 | 0.69 | 2.08 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Select Sectors provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.28% | 2.30% | 2.31% | 1.94% | 1.69% | 1.37% | 1.65% | 1.75% | 1.76% | 1.48% | 1.53% | 1.71% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.43% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.31% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.33% | 0.20% | 0.30% | 0.19% | 0.03% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 4.52% | 4.44% | 4.33% | 3.33% | 2.84% | 1.82% | 2.15% | 2.46% | 2.71% | 2.55% | 2.69% | 3.21% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.82% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.48% | 0.55% | 0.53% | 0.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GRID First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index | 0.91% | 1.01% | 1.06% | 1.23% | 1.26% | 0.63% | 0.68% | 1.26% | 1.28% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 1.23% |
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF | 2.30% | 3.11% | 3.23% | 3.34% | 3.65% | 4.13% | 4.76% | 3.42% | 3.35% | 2.90% | 2.31% | 3.17% |
VFH Vanguard Financials ETF | 1.59% | 1.55% | 1.75% | 2.08% | 2.31% | 1.87% | 2.21% | 2.17% | 2.30% | 1.53% | 1.63% | 2.00% |
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | 1.72% | 1.61% | 1.53% | 1.36% | 1.33% | 1.14% | 1.21% | 1.89% | 1.38% | 1.31% | 1.45% | 1.22% |
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 Select Sectors. 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 Select Sectors was 8.09%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 17 trading sessions.
The current Select Sectors drawdown is 2.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.09% | Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 31 |
| -6.49% | Sep 15, 2023 | 31 | Oct 27, 2023 | 16 | Nov 20, 2023 | 47 |
| -5.12% | Nov 12, 2024 | 40 | Jan 10, 2025 | 25 | Feb 18, 2025 | 65 |
| -4.93% | Mar 3, 2026 | 20 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.59% | Mar 28, 2024 | 15 | Apr 18, 2024 | 19 | May 15, 2024 | 34 |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.27, 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 | VDE | VGIT | VGLT | SHLD | VHT | VGT | VFH | IBB | GRID | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.90 | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.82 | 0.82 |
| VDE | 0.24 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.06 | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.34 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.34 |
| VGIT | 0.09 | -0.09 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.08 | 0.21 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.38 |
| VGLT | 0.14 | -0.06 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.24 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.45 |
| SHLD | 0.47 | 0.26 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.31 | 0.50 | 0.70 |
| VHT | 0.54 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.57 | 0.79 | 0.43 | 0.60 |
| VGT | 0.90 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.41 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.76 | 0.71 |
| VFH | 0.68 | 0.34 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.70 |
| IBB | 0.58 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.79 | 0.45 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.67 |
| GRID | 0.82 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.43 | 0.76 | 0.59 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.79 |
| Portfolio | 0.82 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.79 | 1.00 |