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QQQ & SPY
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 QQQ & SPY , 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 never rebalanced.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Apr 3, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of GOOG

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the QQQ & SPY returned -6.59% Year-To-Date and 36.31% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
QQQ & SPY
0.41%-2.02%-6.59%-6.22%50.44%57.52%37.90%36.31%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
1.11%-7.54%-22.60%-27.29%-1.52%10.00%9.94%22.58%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.93%-1.47%-4.88%-6.08%60.69%85.17%66.71%70.07%
AAPL
Apple Inc
0.11%-2.97%-5.78%-0.28%14.80%16.04%16.39%26.10%
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc
-0.38%0.50%-9.12%-5.68%7.02%27.00%5.83%21.61%
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
-0.82%-12.23%-12.90%-20.86%-1.31%39.54%14.16%17.80%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
0.34%0.44%-8.93%-6.61%84.26%72.07%48.84%38.50%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
-0.54%-2.50%-5.44%20.55%88.99%41.91%22.87%22.80%
TSLA
Tesla, Inc.
-5.42%-8.11%-19.82%-17.30%27.53%22.79%10.33%36.16%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
-0.24%-0.83%-5.03%-3.74%-11.23%15.44%13.08%12.79%
GOOG
Alphabet Inc
-0.15%-2.93%-6.10%19.65%86.00%41.44%22.67%23.06%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 4, 2014, QQQ & SPY 's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.66%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was May 2023 with a return of +21.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -20.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, QQQ & SPY closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.15%-6.29%-2.82%1.41%-6.59%
2025-6.07%-1.31%-12.00%1.90%19.99%12.90%9.49%-0.58%7.92%7.74%-7.21%1.50%34.22%
202410.87%18.18%8.20%-3.62%17.81%11.63%-3.28%1.36%3.09%5.23%4.90%2.45%105.40%
202318.91%7.40%12.67%-0.67%21.53%10.24%6.63%2.09%-8.54%-4.51%12.75%6.19%117.93%
2022-11.10%-3.20%9.62%-20.44%-2.18%-12.56%16.79%-8.83%-12.06%1.99%8.48%-12.12%-41.55%
20211.71%-0.40%0.69%8.35%0.05%10.50%1.12%7.83%-5.20%16.53%10.38%-2.70%58.05%

Benchmark Metrics

QQQ & SPY has an annualized alpha of 17.83%, beta of 1.39, and R² of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 04, 2014.

  • This portfolio captured 199.69% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.78% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 17.83% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
17.83%
Beta
1.39
0.68
Upside Capture
199.69%
Downside Capture
99.78%

Expense Ratio

QQQ & SPY has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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

QQQ & SPY ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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.


QQQ & SPY Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
QQQ & SPY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
QQQ & SPY Sortino Ratio Rank: 7070
Sortino Ratio Rank
QQQ & SPY Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
QQQ & SPY Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
QQQ & SPY Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
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

1.44

0.88

+0.56

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.13

1.37

+0.76

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.67

1.39

+1.28

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.54

6.43

+1.11


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
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
35-0.060.111.01-0.05-0.12
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
811.472.171.273.027.54
AAPL
Apple Inc
550.470.921.130.662.04
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc
460.200.551.070.421.00
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
36-0.030.251.03-0.05-0.12
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
841.762.491.323.087.50
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
942.913.871.484.3716.63
TSLA
Tesla, Inc.
600.501.101.131.253.01
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
15-0.62-0.730.90-0.70-1.19
GOOG
Alphabet Inc
942.873.821.474.1415.67

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.

QQQ & SPY Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.44
  • 5-Year: 1.06
  • 10-Year: 1.16
  • All Time: 1.13

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 QQQ & SPY 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

QQQ & SPY provided a 0.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.56%0.51%0.59%0.65%0.86%0.58%0.75%0.92%1.09%0.93%1.08%1.09%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
0.93%0.70%0.73%0.74%1.06%0.68%0.94%1.20%1.69%1.86%2.37%2.33%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.02%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.11%0.05%0.12%0.27%0.46%0.29%0.45%1.20%
AAPL
Apple Inc
0.41%0.38%0.40%0.49%0.70%0.49%0.61%1.04%1.79%1.45%1.93%1.93%
AMZN
Amazon.com, 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%
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
0.37%0.32%0.34%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
0.79%0.70%0.94%1.71%3.02%2.24%3.05%3.54%3.11%1.87%1.43%1.13%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
0.28%0.27%0.32%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
TSLA
Tesla, 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%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway 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%
GOOG
Alphabet Inc
0.29%0.26%0.32%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 QQQ & SPY . 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 QQQ & SPY was 46.18%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 158 trading sessions.

The current QQQ & SPY drawdown is 13.93%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-46.18%Nov 22, 2021226Oct 14, 2022158Jun 2, 2023384
-33.25%Jan 7, 202561Apr 4, 202555Jun 25, 2025116
-32.01%Feb 20, 202018Mar 16, 202046May 20, 202064
-30.19%Oct 2, 201858Dec 24, 2018218Nov 5, 2019276
-22.87%Jul 11, 202420Aug 7, 202447Oct 14, 202467

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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.67, 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.

BenchmarkBRK-BTSLAAVGOMETAAAPLNVDAAMZNMSFTGOOGLGOOGSPYQQQPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.660.470.650.610.670.630.640.730.690.691.000.910.80
BRK-B0.661.000.220.330.300.390.280.310.400.370.380.660.470.39
TSLA0.470.221.000.390.370.400.410.410.380.390.390.470.540.55
AVGO0.650.330.391.000.480.520.610.470.540.470.470.650.710.73
META0.610.300.370.481.000.490.500.610.570.630.630.610.700.65
AAPL0.670.390.400.520.491.000.490.530.580.550.550.670.740.65
NVDA0.630.280.410.610.500.491.000.530.580.510.510.620.720.88
AMZN0.640.310.410.470.610.530.531.000.630.660.660.640.750.69
MSFT0.730.400.380.540.570.580.580.631.000.650.650.730.800.73
GOOGL0.690.370.390.470.630.550.510.660.651.000.990.680.760.68
GOOG0.690.380.390.470.630.550.510.660.650.991.000.690.760.67
SPY1.000.660.470.650.610.670.620.640.730.680.691.000.910.80
QQQ0.910.470.540.710.700.740.720.750.800.760.760.911.000.91
Portfolio0.800.390.550.730.650.650.880.690.730.680.670.800.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 4, 2014