Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth , 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 6 months.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Mar 17, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of GDE
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 best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth | 0.18% | -4.15% | 3.96% | 7.50% | 24.91% | 24.38% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
RDVY First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 0.06% | -2.90% | -0.57% | 2.48% | 17.55% | 16.90% | 10.19% | 14.68% |
RTH VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 0.05% | -3.62% | 1.16% | 1.82% | 10.98% | 16.42% | 9.79% | 13.77% |
MOAT VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | 0.11% | -8.33% | -6.76% | -2.71% | 10.87% | 10.84% | 7.95% | 13.46% |
KBWP Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | 1.13% | -4.90% | -5.37% | -1.81% | -2.58% | 14.63% | 11.98% | 11.69% |
LVHI Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 0.29% | 1.26% | 11.30% | 20.02% | 33.29% | 21.51% | 16.36% | — |
AUSF Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 0.54% | -2.19% | 5.84% | 6.85% | 14.31% | 19.70% | 14.01% | — |
HSCZ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -0.49% | -2.14% | 3.24% | 8.66% | 29.25% | 17.28% | 10.11% | 11.27% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
GDE WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | -1.24% | -10.19% | 2.45% | 14.49% | 59.03% | 43.74% | — | — |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -2.64% | -4.65% | -3.18% | 23.45% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 18, 2022, best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth 's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.65% | 4.41% | -6.51% | 0.80% | 3.96% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.10% | 1.93% | -2.55% | -0.24% | 4.38% | 3.03% | 1.50% | 4.55% | 2.70% | -1.90% | 4.06% | 1.29% | 26.18% |
| 2024 | 1.94% | 5.00% | 4.46% | -3.38% | 3.87% | 0.85% | 4.75% | 2.55% | 1.48% | 0.36% | 6.68% | -3.93% | 26.88% |
| 2023 | 4.85% | 0.87% | 0.79% | 0.02% | -2.55% | 6.29% | 4.97% | -1.82% | -1.79% | -1.29% | 6.69% | 5.29% | 23.94% |
| 2022 | 1.61% | -5.62% | 0.35% | -5.78% | 7.33% | -3.50% | -7.04% | 8.77% | 7.67% | -3.28% | -1.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth has an annualized alpha of 10.22%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 2022.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.40%) than losses (60.32%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.22% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 10.22%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 98.40%
- Downside Capture
- 60.32%
Expense Ratio
best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.50 | 0.88 | +0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.10 | 1.37 | +0.73 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 1.39 | +0.68 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.24 | 6.43 | +2.81 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RDVY First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 49 | 0.92 | 1.41 | 1.20 | 1.43 | 6.23 |
RTH VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 40 | 0.75 | 1.22 | 1.15 | 1.39 | 5.29 |
MOAT VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | 28 | 0.55 | 0.93 | 1.12 | 0.88 | 3.23 |
KBWP Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | 8 | -0.13 | -0.05 | 0.99 | -0.22 | -0.58 |
LVHI Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 94 | 2.52 | 3.22 | 1.56 | 3.14 | 15.92 |
AUSF Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 50 | 1.00 | 1.43 | 1.21 | 1.38 | 5.92 |
HSCZ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 89 | 2.03 | 2.77 | 1.43 | 2.97 | 11.79 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
GDE WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 83 | 1.84 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.68 | 10.22 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth provided a 2.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.15% | 2.19% | 2.39% | 2.49% | 3.72% | 1.96% | 1.93% | 2.35% | 2.63% | 1.78% | 2.05% | 1.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
RDVY First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | 1.02% | 1.11% | 1.64% | 2.09% | 2.21% | 1.04% | 1.53% | 1.55% | 1.68% | 1.25% | 2.07% | 2.14% |
RTH VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 0.96% | 0.97% | 0.77% | 1.07% | 1.16% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.91% | 1.05% | 1.56% | 1.84% | 2.25% |
MOAT VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | 1.45% | 1.36% | 1.37% | 0.86% | 1.25% | 1.08% | 1.46% | 1.31% | 1.79% | 1.07% | 1.17% | 2.13% |
KBWP Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | 1.96% | 1.58% | 1.64% | 1.68% | 1.99% | 3.02% | 1.93% | 1.99% | 2.11% | 1.90% | 2.14% | 1.35% |
LVHI Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 4.52% | 4.92% | 3.98% | 8.12% | 7.74% | 4.13% | 3.97% | 6.67% | 10.67% | 3.38% | 2.02% | 0.00% |
AUSF Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 2.69% | 2.78% | 2.63% | 1.83% | 2.51% | 2.22% | 2.95% | 4.02% | 1.46% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HSCZ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 3.15% | 3.25% | 3.26% | 2.98% | 26.91% | 2.90% | 1.46% | 4.66% | 6.15% | 2.52% | 2.57% | 1.75% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
GDE WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 4.22% | 4.32% | 7.14% | 2.22% | 0.81% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
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 best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth . 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 best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth was 15.64%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.
The current best 10 yr and 5 year steady growth drawdown is 5.95%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.64% | Mar 30, 2022 | 128 | Sep 30, 2022 | 83 | Jan 31, 2023 | 211 |
| -15.53% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 28 | May 19, 2025 | 62 |
| -9.08% | Mar 3, 2026 | 14 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.84% | Feb 16, 2023 | 19 | Mar 15, 2023 | 61 | Jun 12, 2023 | 80 |
| -6.8% | Aug 1, 2024 | 3 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 13 |
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 19 assets, with an effective number of assets of 19.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | ABBV | WMT | WRB | MFG | SNEX | KBWP | MAIN | GDE | LIN | ADI | LVHI | PH | QQQ | RTH | HSCZ | AUSF | MOAT | RDVY | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.38 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.53 | 0.70 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.94 | 0.79 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.99 | 0.87 |
| ABBV | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.22 | 0.29 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.32 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.29 | 0.14 | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.40 | 0.29 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.37 |
| WMT | 0.34 | 0.22 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.54 | 0.24 | 0.35 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.40 |
| WRB | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.81 | 0.28 | 0.14 | 0.39 | 0.14 | 0.37 | 0.27 | 0.10 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 0.26 | 0.46 |
| MFG | 0.37 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.20 | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.50 |
| SNEX | 0.45 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.24 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.60 |
| KBWP | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.81 | 0.23 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.45 | 0.20 | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.21 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.61 | 0.42 | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.59 |
| MAIN | 0.54 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.60 |
| GDE | 0.64 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| LIN | 0.53 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.39 | 0.20 | 0.34 | 0.45 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.64 |
| ADI | 0.70 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.70 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.71 | 0.70 |
| LVHI | 0.59 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.52 | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.72 |
| PH | 0.69 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.76 |
| QQQ | 0.94 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 0.10 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.21 | 0.46 | 0.60 | 0.43 | 0.70 | 0.46 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.53 | 0.76 | 0.70 | 0.93 | 0.74 |
| RTH | 0.79 | 0.25 | 0.54 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 0.76 |
| HSCZ | 0.74 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.77 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.78 |
| AUSF | 0.71 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 0.61 | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.81 | 0.73 | 0.84 |
| MOAT | 0.85 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.85 |
| RDVY | 0.83 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.74 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.89 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.40 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.53 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.93 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 0.73 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.89 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.37 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 1.00 |