Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in equal split, 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 month.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio equal split | 1.45% | -0.24% | 23.06% | 20.80% | 64.63% | 55.11% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 2.82% | -7.77% | 14.83% | -0.72% | 61.91% | 72.46% | 56.70% | 41.32% |
FGLGX Fidelity Series Large Cap Stock Fund | -2.07% | -0.41% | 8.01% | 9.68% | 28.36% | 25.71% | 16.39% | 16.13% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | -9.27% | 5.76% | 66.12% | 60.36% | 135.04% | 63.14% | 43.03% | 37.56% |
GDE WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 0.95% | -7.44% | 5.74% | 8.50% | 47.93% | 44.47% | — | — |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 1.73% | -2.94% | 12.01% | 12.58% | 47.43% | 75.35% | 64.54% | 68.47% |
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | 3.25% | 8.85% | 44.14% | 39.20% | 80.80% | 48.48% | 27.81% | — |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2.80% | 3.67% | 40.84% | 42.15% | 110.53% | 63.10% | 31.67% | 35.71% |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 0.21% | -0.46% | 4.12% | 3.06% | 21.24% | 23.77% | 14.57% | 18.32% |
XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | -0.54% | 2.15% | 12.43% | 16.39% | 37.23% | 32.47% | 15.97% | 17.82% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 2022, equal split's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.8 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -14.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, equal split closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.26% | 0.82% | -6.24% | 18.51% | 8.29% | -3.62% | 23.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.45% | -4.82% | -8.43% | 4.01% | 15.90% | 12.19% | 5.43% | 0.38% | 10.79% | 7.57% | -2.29% | 0.43% | 46.55% |
| 2024 | 6.27% | 12.07% | 6.06% | -2.59% | 9.53% | 8.92% | -0.67% | 2.05% | 2.55% | 2.67% | 3.64% | 8.13% | 75.55% |
| 2023 | 15.34% | 2.01% | 8.35% | -2.82% | 15.33% | 7.01% | 4.29% | -1.13% | -7.72% | -2.19% | 11.96% | 8.73% | 73.22% |
| 2022 | 5.47% | -14.72% | 1.07% | -12.86% | 11.67% | -7.47% | -13.23% | 5.15% | 16.88% | -6.35% | -18.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
equal split has an annualized alpha of 21.24%, beta of 1.47, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 17, 2022.
- This portfolio captured 220.14% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.42% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 21.24% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 21.24%
- Beta
- 1.47
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 220.14%
- Downside Capture
- 104.42%
Expense Ratio
equal split has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
equal split ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for equal split and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.63 | 1.94 | +0.69 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.23 | 2.63 | +0.60 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.35 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.63 | 2.59 | +2.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.36 | 11.84 | +6.52 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 77 | 1.38 | 1.95 | 1.26 | 2.17 | 5.16 |
FGLGX Fidelity Series Large Cap Stock Fund | 71 | 2.38 | 3.27 | 1.43 | 3.16 | 14.42 |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 93 | 4.00 | 4.09 | 1.57 | 9.48 | 35.79 |
GDE WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 49 | 1.66 | 2.07 | 1.31 | 2.13 | 6.49 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 77 | 1.37 | 1.94 | 1.24 | 2.36 | 5.73 |
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | 89 | 2.94 | 3.42 | 1.47 | 5.32 | 19.76 |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 94 | 3.06 | 3.62 | 1.44 | 6.13 | 21.94 |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 37 | 1.36 | 1.87 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 4.39 |
XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 43 | 1.39 | 2.02 | 1.23 | 2.17 | 6.13 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
equal split provided a 2.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.48% | 2.75% | 2.61% | 2.06% | 2.40% | 2.24% | 2.11% | 2.28% | 4.90% | 2.60% | 1.41% | 3.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 0.63% | 0.70% | 0.94% | 1.71% | 3.02% | 2.24% | 3.05% | 3.54% | 3.11% | 1.87% | 1.43% | 1.13% |
FGLGX Fidelity Series Large Cap Stock Fund | 9.11% | 9.84% | 7.99% | 5.29% | 6.55% | 9.22% | 5.36% | 7.25% | 12.29% | 4.61% | 1.69% | 5.94% |
FSELX Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | 9.86% | 11.11% | 7.97% | 7.20% | 6.69% | 6.99% | 8.13% | 3.36% | 26.80% | 14.44% | 3.82% | 15.22% |
GDE WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 4.09% | 4.32% | 7.14% | 2.22% | 0.81% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.14% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | 0.74% | 1.01% | 0.61% | 0.81% | 1.46% | 0.48% | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 0.78% | 1.00% | 1.18% | 1.78% | 2.49% | 1.57% | 1.56% | 3.46% | 3.64% | 2.32% | 2.61% | 2.54% |
VONG Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | 0.44% | 0.45% | 0.55% | 0.71% | 0.98% | 0.58% | 0.77% | 1.03% | 1.18% | 1.19% | 1.48% | 1.47% |
XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.32% | 0.40% | 0.66% | 0.54% | 0.50% | 0.83% | 0.63% | 0.75% | 1.19% | 0.76% | 1.09% | 2.31% |
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 equal split. 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 equal split was 37.11%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 153 trading sessions.
The current equal split drawdown is 7.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -37.11%Oct 2022 | 6mo 18d | 7mo 13d | 1y 1moMar 2022 - May 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -28.39%Apr 2025 | 2mo 10d | 2mo | 4mo 10dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2024 correction2024 | -16.43%Aug 2024 | 27d | 2mo 2d | 2mo 29dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.04%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 14d | 1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.94%Oct 2023 | 3mo 10d | 18d | 3mo 28dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.48, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.25 | 1.20 | 1.19 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.19, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
equal split correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 17, 2022 | 0.85 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VONG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.95, while TSM has the lowest at 0.63.
Asset Correlations Table
| GDE | XAR | TSM | AVGO | NVDA | FGLGX | QTUM | FSELX | VONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDE | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.52 | 0.60 |
| XAR | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.61 |
| TSM | 0.44 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.67 |
| AVGO | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 0.73 |
| NVDA | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.78 |
| FGLGX | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.75 | 0.86 |
| QTUM | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.82 |
| FSELX | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 0.75 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| VONG | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
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