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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 covered call, 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 28, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of SGOV

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
covered call
0.21%-1.37%4.19%7.52%15.08%9.98%5.58%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
0.23%-1.11%0.84%7.58%20.75%13.21%7.06%8.97%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.91%0.31%0.97%3.73%3.53%0.30%1.70%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.16%-2.29%12.35%13.59%18.75%11.70%8.35%12.30%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
0.16%-3.84%-1.33%-0.02%16.93%13.72%9.86%12.36%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
0.04%0.32%0.92%1.88%4.08%4.81%3.42%
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
0.41%-0.40%0.82%0.71%2.69%3.06%1.33%2.52%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.61%-2.26%0.69%-0.72%-1.22%-2.76%-5.75%-1.34%
HDV
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
0.01%-2.25%10.87%11.32%16.83%13.03%10.90%9.37%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, covered call's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, covered call closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.35%2.47%-1.91%0.29%4.19%
20251.70%0.61%-2.85%-2.59%0.77%2.41%0.39%2.09%1.22%0.97%1.60%0.92%7.31%
20241.05%1.11%2.17%-2.80%1.72%1.03%2.75%2.28%1.39%-0.43%2.68%-1.77%11.59%
20234.49%-2.53%2.83%0.66%-0.35%2.13%2.26%-1.51%-3.23%-1.58%4.68%4.02%12.08%
2022-3.62%-1.77%2.13%-5.15%-0.89%-3.83%4.48%-4.26%-6.39%4.65%4.71%-2.53%-12.58%
2021-0.08%0.99%3.16%1.34%0.75%0.70%1.05%1.85%-2.77%3.07%-0.72%2.40%12.25%

Benchmark Metrics

covered call has an annualized alpha of 0.63%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.

  • This portfolio participated in 60.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.87% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.53 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
0.63%
Beta
0.53
0.85
Upside Capture
51.87%
Downside Capture
60.85%

Expense Ratio

covered call has an expense ratio of 0.27%, 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

covered call ranks 44 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.


covered call Risk / Return Rank: 4444
Overall Rank
covered call Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4242
Sharpe Ratio Rank
covered call Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
covered call Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
covered call Calmar Ratio Rank: 2727
Calmar Ratio Rank
covered call Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
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

1.16

0.88

+0.27

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.73

1.37

+0.36

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.44

1.39

+0.05

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.24

6.43

+0.80


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
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
620.991.601.311.5310.09
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
471.001.421.181.714.64
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
400.891.341.191.093.69
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
420.841.281.191.245.41
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
10020.63286.00202.83412.764,634.41
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
340.801.111.141.163.36
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
9-0.07-0.011.00-0.09-0.19
HDV
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
551.191.631.241.515.70

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.

covered call Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.16
  • 5-Year: 0.58
  • 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 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 covered call 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

covered call provided a 6.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio6.94%6.92%7.19%6.68%7.30%6.61%6.13%5.64%6.74%4.63%5.28%5.43%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
11.83%11.55%12.50%11.78%13.75%12.85%11.16%9.84%12.44%7.69%9.15%9.42%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
VIG
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
1.60%1.62%1.73%1.88%1.96%1.55%1.63%1.71%2.08%1.88%2.14%2.34%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
3.95%4.10%5.10%4.87%1.45%0.03%0.05%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
2.79%3.46%2.52%2.73%6.96%4.28%1.17%1.75%2.71%2.07%1.48%0.34%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
4.51%4.43%4.30%3.38%2.67%1.50%1.50%2.27%2.63%2.43%2.60%2.61%
HDV
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
2.95%3.22%3.67%3.82%3.56%3.47%4.07%3.27%3.67%3.27%3.28%3.92%

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 covered call. 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 covered call was 18.69%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 345 trading sessions.

The current covered call drawdown is 1.66%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-18.69%Jan 5, 2022196Oct 14, 2022345Mar 1, 2024541
-11.6%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 2025107Sep 11, 2025140
-4.58%Sep 3, 202014Sep 23, 202031Nov 5, 202045
-3.83%Jul 18, 202415Aug 7, 20246Aug 15, 202421
-3.56%Apr 1, 202415Apr 19, 202444Jun 24, 202459

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 2.94, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkSGOVTLTTIPBNDQYLDHDVSCHDVIGPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.020.030.170.150.850.590.710.910.89
SGOV-0.021.000.020.000.020.00-0.01-0.03-0.02-0.01
TLT0.030.021.000.740.920.040.00-0.010.050.19
TIP0.170.000.741.000.790.140.170.140.180.31
BND0.150.020.920.791.000.140.110.100.180.32
QYLD0.850.000.040.140.141.000.360.480.690.81
HDV0.59-0.010.000.170.110.361.000.890.740.71
SCHD0.71-0.03-0.010.140.100.480.891.000.840.83
VIG0.91-0.020.050.180.180.690.740.841.000.89
Portfolio0.89-0.010.190.310.320.810.710.830.891.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 29, 2020