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Old Reliables
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Old Reliables, 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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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the Old Reliables returned 10.56% Year-To-Date and 11.19% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Old Reliables
-1.65%0.30%10.56%12.16%26.13%19.70%11.46%11.19%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
-1.36%2.41%11.62%12.57%25.17%18.03%11.11%12.30%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
-1.35%1.79%10.90%10.34%24.39%18.37%11.16%11.65%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-1.98%-1.62%9.77%12.87%27.56%21.16%11.64%10.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, Old Reliables's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Old Reliables closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.10%4.87%-5.20%5.37%1.51%-1.08%10.56%
20253.77%2.00%-0.14%-0.57%3.90%3.26%0.13%4.35%1.82%0.14%2.96%1.80%25.92%
2024-0.16%2.54%4.47%-2.72%3.86%-1.04%3.97%2.62%1.84%-2.22%2.83%-4.06%12.09%
20235.14%-3.35%-0.16%2.48%-4.69%5.62%4.04%-3.22%-2.26%-2.85%6.70%5.16%12.29%
20220.67%-1.65%2.00%-5.02%3.03%-8.38%3.29%-3.04%-8.18%8.81%8.59%-2.44%-4.02%
2021-0.12%4.26%5.42%2.65%3.64%-1.35%0.10%1.67%-2.97%4.11%-3.76%6.18%21.05%

Benchmark Metrics

Old Reliables has an annualized alpha of 0.86%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.

  • This portfolio participated in 81.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.38% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.86%
Beta
0.80
0.81
Upside Capture
78.38%
Downside Capture
81.20%

Expense Ratio

Old Reliables has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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

Old Reliables ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Old Reliables Risk / Return Rank: 5959
Overall Rank
Old Reliables Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6161
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Old Reliables Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
Old Reliables Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
Old Reliables Calmar Ratio Rank: 5858
Calmar Ratio Rank
Old Reliables Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Old Reliables and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.48

2.01

+0.48

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.45

2.71

+0.73

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.45

1.36

+0.09

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.39

2.69

+0.71

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.59

12.34

+1.24


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
862.603.691.474.1815.77
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
822.453.471.443.7814.19
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
692.142.921.392.7710.88

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.

Old Reliables Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.48
  • 5-Year: 0.85
  • 10-Year: 0.70
  • All Time: 0.74

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Old Reliables 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

Old Reliables provided a 2.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.74%2.93%3.64%3.65%3.69%3.34%3.04%3.46%3.65%2.86%2.54%1.51%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
1.87%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.22%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.49%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%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 Old Reliables. 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 Old Reliables was 36.98%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 199 trading sessions.

The current Old Reliables drawdown is 1.76%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-36.98%Mar 2020
2mo 2d9mo 18d
11mo 20dJan 2020 - Jan 2021
Bear market2022
-19.50%Sep 2022
8mo 20d9mo 24d
1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-18.68%Dec 2018
10mo 29d10mo 17d
1y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2019
2025 selloff2025
-11.98%Apr 2025
19d1mo 4d
1mo 23dMar 2025 - May 2025
2023 pullback2023
-9.47%Oct 2023
2mo 27d1mo 17d
4mo 14dAug 2023 - Dec 2023

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.74, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.07

1.07

1.06

1.05

1.05

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Old Reliables correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Old Reliables has a 0.74 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.74

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.74

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.79

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.83

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 3, 2016

0.83


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTV has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.84, while VYMI has the lowest at 0.73.

VYMI
0.73
VYM
0.83
VTV
0.84

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Old Reliables. VYMI has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.93, while VYM has the lowest at 0.92.

VYM
0.92
VTV
0.93
VYMI
0.93

Asset Correlations Table

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

VYMIVYMVTV
VYMI1.000.740.75
VYM0.741.000.98
VTV0.750.981.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 3, 2016
Diversification Analysis

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