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A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING, 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 May 19, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of IGRO

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.51%0.02%-0.92%0.71%24.30%18.22%10.44%12.72%
Portfolio
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING
2.28%-0.04%6.79%8.68%33.14%18.32%10.60%
DLS
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend
3.21%2.32%6.23%9.93%49.08%16.99%7.47%7.95%
IGRO
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF
2.84%2.79%5.77%9.65%35.02%15.50%8.29%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
4.46%2.49%5.10%4.76%45.59%15.34%4.90%8.36%
IYW
iShares U.S. Technology ETF
3.09%0.74%-3.26%-3.80%57.78%28.33%15.85%22.55%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.98%0.33%13.46%15.67%31.80%12.37%8.29%12.43%
XLU
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.10%0.55%10.35%4.54%31.65%13.68%10.93%10.16%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.80%-0.70%5.21%4.67%20.04%8.07%3.52%5.12%
SGOL
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
0.65%-7.98%9.71%16.85%58.20%32.86%21.89%14.06%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 20, 2016, A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.79%4.96%-6.18%3.50%6.79%
20252.37%1.33%0.41%0.68%3.84%3.27%0.81%3.06%3.87%0.86%1.44%0.19%24.40%
2024-1.45%2.22%3.87%-2.12%4.52%0.38%4.37%2.75%3.83%-1.78%1.75%-3.96%14.83%
20236.42%-4.01%3.34%0.99%-2.14%3.52%3.53%-3.34%-4.54%-1.23%7.61%5.01%15.17%
2022-3.70%-1.59%2.36%-5.55%0.06%-6.20%4.19%-3.58%-9.49%2.60%9.13%-2.24%-14.40%
2021-0.30%0.48%3.98%3.97%2.10%-0.24%1.36%2.39%-4.50%4.08%-2.11%5.43%17.45%

Benchmark Metrics

A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING has an annualized alpha of 2.52%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 20, 2016.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.09%) than losses (73.15%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.52% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.52%
Beta
0.72
0.83
Upside Capture
76.09%
Downside Capture
73.15%

Expense Ratio

A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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

A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% 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.


A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Risk / Return Rank: 8686
Overall Rank
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Sortino Ratio Rank: 9393
Sortino Ratio Rank
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Calmar Ratio Rank: 7676
Calmar Ratio Rank
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Martin Ratio Rank: 7979
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

3.38

2.19

+1.19

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

5.10

3.49

+1.61

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.70

1.48

+0.22

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.42

3.70

+0.72

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

18.75

16.45

+2.30


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
DLS
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend
893.475.031.684.1816.49
IGRO
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF
762.683.941.513.1112.48
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
802.743.961.543.3912.62
IYW
iShares U.S. Technology ETF
692.313.381.453.1110.20
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
802.323.711.455.8114.18
XLU
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
592.172.961.383.177.89
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
331.352.001.261.655.23
SGOL
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
572.142.561.382.9110.19

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.

A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING Sharpe ratios as of Apr 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.38
  • 5-Year: 0.82
  • All Time: 0.85

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 2.13 to 2.99, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING 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

A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING provided a 2.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.30%2.47%2.61%2.72%2.81%2.08%2.20%2.41%2.69%2.32%2.41%2.21%
DLS
WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend
3.51%3.87%4.56%4.29%4.96%3.29%2.50%3.37%3.66%2.79%3.29%2.72%
IGRO
iShares International Dividend Growth ETF
2.41%2.51%2.44%2.79%2.69%2.27%2.41%2.65%2.97%2.43%1.18%0.00%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.57%2.79%3.20%3.52%4.11%2.63%1.91%3.23%2.88%2.30%2.52%3.26%
IYW
iShares U.S. Technology ETF
0.14%0.14%0.21%0.34%0.50%0.31%0.56%0.72%0.92%0.82%1.14%1.12%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.42%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
XLU
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
2.54%2.71%2.96%3.39%2.92%2.79%3.14%2.95%3.33%3.33%3.41%3.67%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.78%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
SGOL
abrdn Physical Gold Shares 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%

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 A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING. 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 A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING was 30.92%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.

The current A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING drawdown is 2.90%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-30.92%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020109Aug 26, 2020132
-23.42%Jan 3, 2022198Oct 14, 2022345Mar 1, 2024543
-13.71%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019288
-11.14%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202517May 2, 202550
-8.42%Mar 2, 202620Mar 27, 2026

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

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

BenchmarkSGOLXLUVNQIYWVWOSCHDIGRODLSPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.040.370.580.880.660.770.650.730.85
SGOL0.041.000.160.120.040.210.030.210.210.32
XLU0.370.161.000.600.200.210.450.320.300.55
VNQ0.580.120.601.000.400.390.620.500.520.72
IYW0.880.040.200.401.000.620.530.530.600.72
VWO0.660.210.210.390.621.000.540.660.740.78
SCHD0.770.030.450.620.530.541.000.600.660.77
IGRO0.650.210.320.500.530.660.601.000.790.80
DLS0.730.210.300.520.600.740.660.791.000.85
Portfolio0.850.320.550.720.720.780.770.800.851.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 20, 2016