Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 25% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 25% |
SPHQ Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 25% |
IDHQ Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mom and Dad HQ, 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 never rebalanced.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the Mom and Dad HQ returned 16.35% Year-To-Date and 18.44% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Mom and Dad HQ | 0.62% | 2.10% | 16.35% | 16.50% | 31.95% | 23.76% | 16.22% | 18.44% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.71% | 1.07% | -2.67% | -2.06% | 0.35% | 13.30% | 11.27% | 13.22% |
IDHQ Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality ETF | -0.33% | 3.46% | 19.79% | 21.75% | 30.93% | 18.28% | 8.69% | 10.67% |
SPHQ Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 1.02% | 4.96% | 16.79% | 15.77% | 26.53% | 22.40% | 14.55% | 15.27% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.58% | 1.35% | 24.03% | 24.13% | 50.48% | 29.84% | 20.35% | 25.19% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 13, 2007, Mom and Dad HQ's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Mom and Dad HQ closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.32% | 0.92% | -5.24% | 11.23% | 10.85% | -1.02% | 16.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.53% | 1.24% | -4.53% | 0.84% | 4.58% | 4.09% | 1.16% | 2.49% | 4.11% | 2.45% | -1.00% | -0.04% | 17.88% |
| 2024 | 3.50% | 5.18% | 2.37% | -5.13% | 6.40% | 4.07% | 1.50% | 3.51% | 0.45% | -1.77% | 6.09% | -2.31% | 25.80% |
| 2023 | 6.06% | -1.16% | 6.18% | 2.00% | 2.75% | 6.09% | 3.12% | -0.68% | -4.89% | -2.18% | 9.57% | 3.39% | 33.61% |
| 2022 | -4.37% | -2.23% | 4.18% | -9.70% | -1.00% | -10.62% | 10.90% | -5.65% | -9.27% | 8.42% | 7.16% | -5.55% | -18.92% |
| 2021 | -1.02% | 2.18% | 2.85% | 5.16% | 1.22% | 3.38% | 2.35% | 2.94% | -5.18% | 6.73% | 0.22% | 4.39% | 27.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
Mom and Dad HQ has an annualized alpha of 3.79%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 13, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 107.33% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.87% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.79% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.89, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.79%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 107.33%
- Downside Capture
- 92.87%
Expense Ratio
Mom and Dad HQ 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
Mom and Dad HQ ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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 Mom and Dad HQ and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.08 | 1.86 | +0.22 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.81 | 2.53 | +0.28 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.34 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.32 | 2.53 | +0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.55 | 11.37 | +3.18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 38 | -0.02 | 0.08 | 1.01 | -0.02 | -0.05 |
IDHQ Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality ETF | 49 | 1.46 | 2.16 | 1.28 | 2.19 | 8.67 |
SPHQ Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 63 | 1.85 | 2.67 | 1.32 | 2.75 | 11.76 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 67 | 2.19 | 2.74 | 1.36 | 2.94 | 9.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Mom and Dad HQ provided a 0.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.84% | 0.99% | 1.04% | 1.15% | 1.52% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.18% | 1.45% | 1.06% | 1.34% | 1.32% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IDHQ Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality ETF | 2.01% | 2.46% | 2.41% | 2.52% | 3.33% | 2.10% | 1.60% | 2.10% | 2.67% | 1.68% | 2.36% | 1.71% |
SPHQ Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 1.03% | 1.09% | 1.15% | 1.42% | 1.85% | 1.19% | 1.55% | 1.51% | 1.85% | 1.57% | 1.67% | 2.29% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.33% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
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 Mom and Dad HQ. 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 Mom and Dad HQ was 58.94%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1045 trading sessions.
The current Mom and Dad HQ drawdown is 3.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.94%Mar 2009 | 1y 3mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 4moDec 2007 - May 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.90%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.43%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 9mo 3d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.09%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 23dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.77%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | 1.35 | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.17 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.17, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Mom and Dad HQ correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 13, 2007 | 0.94 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPHQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.91, while BRK-B has the lowest at 0.64.
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