Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | Actively Managed, Dividend, Derivative Income | 15% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 15% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 7% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 43% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ, 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 21, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of JEPI
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ | 0.10% | -2.81% | -0.41% | 1.55% | 14.36% | 12.98% | 7.61% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -2.79% | 3.65% | 8.84% | 30.37% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.07% | -3.33% | 0.53% | 3.26% | 7.70% | 9.62% | 8.34% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 2020, Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.15% | 1.85% | -4.99% | 0.75% | -0.41% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.58% | 0.41% | -3.13% | -0.12% | 3.68% | 3.47% | 0.74% | 2.42% | 2.17% | 1.20% | 0.91% | 0.29% | 15.42% |
| 2024 | 0.20% | 2.92% | 2.60% | -3.83% | 3.72% | 1.44% | 2.60% | 2.45% | 1.81% | -1.92% | 4.14% | -3.37% | 13.08% |
| 2023 | 5.99% | -2.85% | 2.29% | 1.34% | -1.15% | 4.39% | 2.42% | -1.80% | -4.10% | -2.37% | 7.81% | 4.82% | 17.22% |
| 2022 | -4.71% | -2.11% | 1.84% | -6.56% | -0.03% | -6.26% | 6.59% | -3.90% | -8.14% | 5.53% | 6.08% | -3.68% | -15.62% |
| 2021 | -0.66% | 1.75% | 3.07% | 3.74% | 1.08% | 1.54% | 1.75% | 1.80% | -3.67% | 4.55% | -1.69% | 3.78% | 18.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ has an annualized alpha of 0.74%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 22, 2020.
- This portfolio participated in 81.44% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.89% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.74%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 73.89%
- Downside Capture
- 81.44%
Expense Ratio
Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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
Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.08 | 0.88 | +0.20 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.62 | 1.37 | +0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 1.39 | +0.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.39 | 6.43 | +0.95 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 83 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 30 | 0.58 | 0.92 | 1.15 | 0.79 | 3.80 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ provided a 3.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.26% | 3.25% | 3.15% | 3.25% | 3.70% | 2.59% | 2.54% | 2.00% | 2.27% | 1.95% | 2.12% | 2.08% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
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% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
JEPI JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.46% | 8.25% | 7.33% | 8.40% | 11.68% | 6.59% | 5.79% | 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 Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ. 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 Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ was 22.30%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 325 trading sessions.
The current Rick Ferri Core Four Portfolio +JEPQ drawdown is 4.42%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.3% | Dec 30, 2021 | 200 | Oct 14, 2022 | 325 | Feb 1, 2024 | 525 |
| -12.75% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 41 | Jun 6, 2025 | 75 |
| -7.17% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.04% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 13 | Oct 12, 2020 | 27 |
| -5.52% | Oct 13, 2020 | 14 | Oct 30, 2020 | 6 | Nov 9, 2020 | 20 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.64, 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
| Benchmark | BND | VNQ | VEA | JEPI | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.15 | 0.63 | 0.78 | 0.80 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| BND | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.29 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.28 |
| VNQ | 0.63 | 0.29 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.75 |
| VEA | 0.78 | 0.20 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.68 | 0.80 | 0.87 |
| JEPI | 0.80 | 0.19 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.85 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.16 | 0.65 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.28 | 0.75 | 0.87 | 0.85 | 0.97 | 1.00 |