Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BA The Boeing Company | Industrials | 12.50% |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | Technology | 12.50% |
DDOG Datadog, Inc. | Technology | 12.50% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | Technology | 12.50% |
KEY KeyCorp | Financial Services | 12.50% |
LEVI Levi Strauss & Co. | Consumer Cyclical | 12.50% |
MDT Medtronic plc | Healthcare | 12.50% |
WBD Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | Communication Services | 12.50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Q3 Ideas, 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 Sep 19, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of DDOG
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 Q3 Ideas | 0.81% | -5.52% | -8.60% | -3.50% | 26.11% | 18.31% | 7.15% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BA The Boeing Company | 0.43% | -7.09% | -4.10% | -4.24% | 23.53% | -1.12% | -3.82% | 6.18% |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1.95% | 0.62% | 3.69% | 17.63% | 31.64% | 18.25% | 12.05% | 14.28% |
DDOG Datadog, Inc. | 1.42% | 7.69% | -11.49% | -20.59% | 18.34% | 19.42% | 6.66% | — |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 2.61% | -24.74% | -35.54% | -38.94% | -42.34% | 16.46% | 16.82% | 26.39% |
KEY KeyCorp | 0.64% | -0.00% | 0.16% | 13.29% | 33.21% | 24.98% | 5.14% | 10.93% |
LEVI Levi Strauss & Co. | -0.53% | -9.00% | -8.27% | -21.44% | 16.21% | 4.36% | -1.96% | — |
MDT Medtronic plc | 0.66% | -9.69% | -9.08% | -7.86% | 0.59% | 6.23% | -3.11% | 3.97% |
WBD Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | -0.62% | -3.12% | -5.20% | 42.00% | 158.71% | 22.64% | -8.80% | -0.55% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 20, 2019, Q3 Ideas's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +21.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Q3 Ideas closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.66% | -1.60% | -8.21% | 1.87% | -8.60% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.03% | -1.29% | -6.25% | -2.13% | 6.45% | 8.49% | 1.98% | 2.68% | 7.90% | 2.24% | 5.30% | 1.48% | 33.03% |
| 2024 | -2.47% | 0.20% | 2.22% | -6.43% | 4.15% | -0.10% | 4.04% | 2.06% | 2.98% | -0.85% | 12.14% | -3.84% | 13.69% |
| 2023 | 15.10% | -0.13% | -2.75% | -5.39% | 0.93% | 4.56% | 9.72% | -3.64% | -7.14% | -5.00% | 17.69% | 8.24% | 32.59% |
| 2022 | -0.27% | 1.49% | -5.34% | -16.15% | -3.58% | -8.23% | 10.51% | -3.90% | -13.01% | 9.36% | 7.21% | -3.96% | -26.05% |
| 2021 | 2.18% | 10.33% | 0.46% | 3.53% | -0.62% | 0.24% | 0.62% | 2.14% | -4.31% | 2.37% | -3.17% | 4.69% | 19.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
Q3 Ideas has an annualized alpha of -1.53%, beta of 1.14, and R² of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 20, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 112.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 107.86% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.14 and R² of 0.72, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.53%
- Beta
- 1.14
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 107.86%
- Downside Capture
- 112.88%
Expense Ratio
Q3 Ideas has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. 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
Q3 Ideas ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.04 | 0.88 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.54 | 1.37 | +0.18 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.64 | 1.39 | +0.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.57 | 6.43 | -0.86 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA The Boeing Company | 60 | 0.64 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 0.95 | 2.37 |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 74 | 1.13 | 1.55 | 1.24 | 2.33 | 5.93 |
DDOG Datadog, Inc. | 51 | 0.33 | 0.94 | 1.12 | 0.39 | 0.86 |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 10 | -0.81 | -1.03 | 0.86 | -0.76 | -1.45 |
KEY KeyCorp | 72 | 1.10 | 1.53 | 1.23 | 2.00 | 5.15 |
LEVI Levi Strauss & Co. | 53 | 0.38 | 0.86 | 1.12 | 0.71 | 1.60 |
MDT Medtronic plc | 37 | 0.03 | 0.19 | 1.02 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
WBD Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | 95 | 2.76 | 3.63 | 1.55 | 6.17 | 17.45 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Q3 Ideas provided a 1.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.60% | 1.45% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.75% | 1.12% | 1.43% | 1.44% | 1.38% | 1.13% | 1.29% | 1.42% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BA The Boeing Company | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.96% | 2.52% | 2.12% | 1.93% | 2.80% | 2.52% |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2.61% | 2.12% | 2.69% | 3.07% | 3.17% | 2.32% | 3.20% | 2.88% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 3.28% | 3.02% |
DDOG Datadog, 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% |
FICO Fair Isaac Corporation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.07% | 0.08% |
KEY KeyCorp | 4.01% | 3.97% | 4.78% | 5.69% | 4.54% | 3.24% | 4.51% | 3.51% | 3.82% | 1.88% | 1.81% | 3.83% |
LEVI Levi Strauss & Co. | 2.91% | 2.60% | 2.89% | 2.90% | 2.84% | 1.04% | 0.80% | 0.78% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MDT Medtronic plc | 3.28% | 2.95% | 3.49% | 3.34% | 3.44% | 2.39% | 1.95% | 1.87% | 2.15% | 2.24% | 2.34% | 1.88% |
WBD Warner Bros. Discovery, 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 Q3 Ideas. 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 Q3 Ideas was 44.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current Q3 Ideas drawdown is 11.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.64% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 193 |
| -39.16% | Mar 16, 2021 | 399 | Oct 12, 2022 | 520 | Nov 6, 2024 | 919 |
| -24.36% | Dec 5, 2024 | 84 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 139 |
| -14.65% | Dec 15, 2025 | 72 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.27% | Jul 29, 2025 | 10 | Aug 11, 2025 | 22 | Sep 11, 2025 | 32 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.00, 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 | DDOG | MDT | WBD | FICO | BA | CSCO | LEVI | KEY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.65 | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.76 |
| DDOG | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.40 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.56 |
| MDT | 0.51 | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.50 |
| WBD | 0.41 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.65 |
| FICO | 0.55 | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.57 |
| BA | 0.48 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.36 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.61 |
| CSCO | 0.65 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.55 |
| LEVI | 0.49 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.27 | 0.39 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.65 |
| KEY | 0.56 | 0.19 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.25 | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.66 |
| Portfolio | 0.76 | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 1.00 |