Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in cog sma, 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 Jun 12, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of DGRO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 11, 2026, the cog sma returned 1.96% Year-To-Date and 8.98% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.11% | 2.78% | -0.42% | 4.03% | 27.10% | 18.38% | 10.55% | 12.70% |
Portfolio cog sma | -0.32% | 2.08% | 1.96% | 5.47% | 19.01% | 12.34% | 7.21% | 8.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IWB iShares Russell 1000 ETF | -0.15% | 2.84% | -0.14% | 4.36% | 28.57% | 19.66% | 11.25% | 14.27% |
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | -0.59% | 3.70% | 5.87% | 12.20% | 28.19% | 15.19% | 9.55% | 10.78% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | -0.10% | 0.53% | 0.42% | 1.52% | 6.19% | 5.40% | 2.39% | 2.73% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | -0.03% | 0.13% | 0.39% | 1.21% | 3.85% | 4.00% | 1.81% | 1.74% |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -0.71% | 2.16% | 3.87% | 8.42% | 25.72% | 15.13% | 10.23% | 13.10% |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -0.17% | 0.45% | 0.42% | 0.85% | 6.45% | 3.58% | 0.28% | 1.67% |
JNK SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF | -0.34% | 1.60% | 0.66% | 3.21% | 11.27% | 8.49% | 3.68% | 5.24% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 13, 2014, cog sma's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, cog sma closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.90% | 1.07% | -3.30% | 2.38% | 1.96% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.48% | 0.25% | -2.48% | -0.99% | 2.87% | 2.95% | 0.86% | 2.14% | 1.73% | 0.78% | 1.22% | 0.23% | 12.56% |
| 2024 | 0.62% | 2.30% | 2.73% | -2.87% | 2.72% | 0.92% | 2.80% | 2.09% | 1.46% | -1.04% | 3.99% | -3.07% | 13.09% |
| 2023 | 3.98% | -2.34% | 1.58% | 1.04% | -1.48% | 3.88% | 2.30% | -1.32% | -3.02% | -1.89% | 6.05% | 4.04% | 13.04% |
| 2022 | -2.98% | -1.58% | 1.01% | -5.05% | 0.94% | -5.77% | 5.56% | -2.97% | -6.38% | 5.61% | 4.62% | -3.12% | -10.59% |
| 2021 | -0.74% | 2.18% | 3.25% | 2.82% | 0.92% | 0.46% | 1.25% | 1.47% | -2.70% | 3.47% | -1.39% | 3.44% | 15.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
cog sma has an annualized alpha of 1.15%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 13, 2014.
- This portfolio participated in 65.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.24% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 1.15%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 61.24%
- Downside Capture
- 65.94%
Expense Ratio
cog sma has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
cog sma ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 | 2.71 | 2.23 | +0.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.00 | 3.12 | +0.88 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.42 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.81 | 4.05 | +0.76 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.83 | 17.91 | +2.92 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IWB iShares Russell 1000 ETF | 65 | 2.32 | 3.24 | 1.43 | 4.29 | 18.90 |
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 76 | 2.60 | 3.69 | 1.47 | 5.21 | 21.03 |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 81 | 3.04 | 4.89 | 1.63 | 4.23 | 18.75 |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 72 | 2.70 | 4.29 | 1.57 | 3.92 | 14.51 |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 75 | 2.62 | 3.83 | 1.48 | 5.07 | 19.35 |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 31 | 1.58 | 2.36 | 1.28 | 2.28 | 7.42 |
JNK SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF | 82 | 2.75 | 4.34 | 1.58 | 5.06 | 21.82 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
cog sma provided a 2.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.73% | 2.74% | 2.80% | 2.63% | 2.23% | 1.68% | 2.16% | 2.53% | 2.66% | 2.18% | 2.30% | 2.43% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IWB iShares Russell 1000 ETF | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.14% | 1.31% | 1.56% | 1.09% | 1.37% | 1.71% | 2.06% | 1.64% | 1.89% | 1.95% |
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 1.61% | 1.69% | 1.87% | 2.02% | 2.15% | 1.62% | 2.05% | 2.45% | 2.71% | 2.09% | 2.25% | 2.47% |
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 4.42% | 4.35% | 3.96% | 3.09% | 2.01% | 1.81% | 2.27% | 2.87% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 2.10% | 2.08% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.92% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 2.05% | 2.09% | 2.26% | 2.45% | 2.34% | 1.93% | 2.30% | 2.21% | 2.44% | 2.03% | 2.27% | 2.52% |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.94% | 3.89% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
JNK SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond ETF | 6.62% | 6.54% | 6.63% | 6.38% | 6.06% | 4.27% | 5.11% | 5.44% | 5.90% | 5.60% | 6.06% | 6.59% |
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 cog sma. 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 cog sma was 24.33%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current cog sma drawdown is 1.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.33% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 109 | Aug 26, 2020 | 132 |
| -16.78% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 303 | Dec 14, 2023 | 489 |
| -11.32% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 56 | Mar 18, 2019 | 120 |
| -10.1% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
| -9.23% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 46 | Apr 19, 2016 | 229 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.00, 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 | AGG | VGSH | VCSH | JNK | DGRO | IWD | IWB | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | -0.13 | 0.12 | 0.71 | 0.90 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| AGG | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.80 | 0.25 | -0.00 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| VGSH | -0.13 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.09 | -0.12 | -0.13 | -0.12 | -0.05 |
| VCSH | 0.12 | 0.80 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| JNK | 0.71 | 0.25 | 0.09 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| DGRO | 0.90 | -0.00 | -0.12 | 0.11 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.90 | 0.96 |
| IWD | 0.88 | -0.03 | -0.13 | 0.09 | 0.68 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.96 |
| IWB | 1.00 | 0.02 | -0.12 | 0.13 | 0.72 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.09 | -0.05 | 0.20 | 0.76 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.00 |