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sam_SMH
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in sam_SMH, 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 9, 2026, the sam_SMH returned 63.08% Year-To-Date and 47.21% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
sam_SMH
4.84%4.78%63.08%60.02%133.49%63.79%44.15%47.21%
ADI
Analog Devices, Inc.
0.62%-2.77%49.80%45.55%84.16%32.45%21.45%23.95%
AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.
8.64%13.17%91.99%83.99%197.34%54.75%30.69%36.71%
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5.14%7.72%128.95%121.76%322.01%57.74%43.72%60.51%
ASML
ASML Holding N.V.
6.54%9.86%64.06%56.76%134.10%36.05%21.93%34.75%
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
2.82%-7.77%14.83%-0.72%61.91%72.46%56.70%41.32%
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
4.80%8.70%26.12%16.88%32.76%19.80%25.79%31.92%
INTC
Intel Corporation
11.19%-11.73%198.83%173.62%449.70%53.12%16.15%15.65%
KLAC
KLA Corporation
9.27%12.92%73.94%72.59%162.58%66.83%47.83%42.36%
LRCX
Lam Research Corporation
6.98%10.34%89.76%99.61%278.49%76.58%40.10%46.35%
MCHP
Microchip Technology Incorporated
3.43%-7.33%44.96%37.15%43.83%7.14%6.01%15.50%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2015, sam_SMH's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +3.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +32.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, sam_SMH closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -16.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202611.42%0.68%-6.16%31.99%17.81%-0.38%63.08%
20250.79%-3.77%-8.84%0.28%14.14%16.77%3.44%0.62%12.71%11.12%-3.28%2.62%52.89%
20247.60%14.63%6.65%-4.71%12.37%8.61%-5.22%-1.18%0.81%-1.33%0.39%1.10%44.65%
202318.62%3.58%11.90%-4.82%19.80%5.89%5.46%-1.99%-7.40%-3.67%15.37%10.04%94.30%
2022-11.46%-2.51%2.36%-16.63%5.85%-16.55%16.43%-10.69%-14.59%3.82%21.32%-9.90%-34.42%
20213.37%6.16%0.64%1.81%3.39%8.72%0.95%4.54%-5.35%9.23%13.99%0.96%58.67%

Benchmark Metrics

sam_SMH has an annualized alpha of 25.38%, beta of 1.50, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2015.

  • This portfolio captured 238.37% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.48% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 25.38% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 1.50 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.

Alpha
25.38%
Beta
1.50
0.65
Upside Capture
238.37%
Downside Capture
99.48%

Expense Ratio

sam_SMH has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

sam_SMH ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


sam_SMH Risk / Return Rank: 9696
Overall Rank
sam_SMH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9898
Sharpe Ratio Rank
sam_SMH Sortino Ratio Rank: 9393
Sortino Ratio Rank
sam_SMH Omega Ratio Rank: 9595
Omega Ratio Rank
sam_SMH Calmar Ratio Rank: 9797
Calmar Ratio Rank
sam_SMH Martin Ratio Rank: 9797
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 sam_SMH and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

4.15

1.94

+2.22

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

4.23

2.63

+1.61

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.60

1.35

+0.25

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

8.82

2.59

+6.23

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

33.20

11.84

+21.36


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
ADI
Analog Devices, Inc.
932.673.461.435.3815.01
AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.
964.153.811.559.2926.48
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
974.914.511.6011.6924.15
ASML
ASML Holding N.V.
953.243.631.457.5620.33
AVGO
Broadcom Inc.
771.381.951.262.175.16
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
650.851.421.181.142.42
INTC
Intel Corporation
986.165.021.6418.7644.28
KLAC
KLA Corporation
953.433.381.497.3023.22
LRCX
Lam Research Corporation
985.464.541.6014.0247.19
MCHP
Microchip Technology Incorporated
691.011.721.201.283.40

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.

sam_SMH Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 4.15
  • 5-Year: 1.22
  • 10-Year: 1.38
  • All Time: 1.33

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 1.59 to 2.46, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of sam_SMH 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

sam_SMH provided a 0.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.52%0.72%0.90%0.97%1.46%0.90%1.04%1.49%1.78%1.17%1.32%1.61%
ADI
Analog Devices, Inc.
1.03%1.46%1.73%1.73%1.85%1.57%1.68%1.82%2.24%2.02%2.31%2.89%
AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.
0.39%0.69%0.93%0.75%1.05%0.60%1.01%1.36%2.14%0.78%1.24%2.14%
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices, 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%
ASML
ASML Holding N.V.
0.50%0.97%0.97%0.86%1.27%0.50%0.50%1.40%0.94%0.64%0.92%0.73%
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%
CDNS
Cadence Design Systems, 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%
INTC
Intel Corporation
0.00%0.00%1.87%1.47%5.52%2.70%2.65%2.11%2.56%2.33%2.87%2.79%
KLAC
KLA Corporation
0.38%0.61%0.96%0.92%1.25%0.91%1.35%1.74%3.17%2.15%2.67%2.94%
LRCX
Lam Research Corporation
0.31%0.57%1.19%0.95%1.53%0.78%1.04%1.54%2.79%1.01%1.28%1.36%
MCHP
Microchip Technology Incorporated
1.99%2.86%3.16%1.76%1.65%0.98%1.07%1.40%2.02%1.65%2.24%3.07%

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 sam_SMH. 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 sam_SMH was 47.60%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 154 trading sessions.

The current sam_SMH drawdown is 6.34%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-47.60%Oct 2022
9mo 20d7mo 14d
1y 4moDec 2021 - May 2023
COVID crash2020
-34.92%Mar 2020
27d2mo 17d
3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2025 selloff2025
-34.00%Apr 2025
9mo 1d2mo 17d
11mo 18dJul 2024 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-28.59%Dec 2018
3mo 20d3mo 10d
7moSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2015 bear market2015
-21.99%Aug 2015
5mo 25d3mo 7d
9mo 2dMar 2015 - Nov 2015

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 25 assets, with an effective number of assets of 11.58, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


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

1.46

1.31

1.25

1.25

1.27

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

sam_SMH correlation to the S&P 500 Index

sam_SMH has a 0.76 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

0.76

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

0.77

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

0.80

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

0.76

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 2, 2015

0.76


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. TXN has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.69, while AMD has the lowest at 0.53.

AMD
0.53
MU
0.57
OLED
0.58
TSM
0.60
QRVO
0.60
MRVL
0.60
INTC
0.60
STM
0.61
NXPI
0.62
ON
0.63
NVDA
0.63
SWKS
0.64
QCOM
0.65
AVGO
0.65
MCHP
0.66
MPWR
0.66
AMAT
0.66
LRCX
0.66
KLAC
0.67
ASML
0.67
TER
0.67
CDNS
0.68
ADI
0.68
SNPS
0.69
TXN
0.69

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. sam_SMH. NVDA has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.86, while OLED has the lowest at 0.62.

OLED
0.62
INTC
0.65
QRVO
0.69
CDNS
0.70
SNPS
0.71
NXPI
0.71
SWKS
0.72
STM
0.72
AMD
0.73
QCOM
0.73
ON
0.74
MU
0.75
MRVL
0.75
MCHP
0.77
TSM
0.77
TXN
0.77
AVGO
0.78
ADI
0.78
TER
0.79
ASML
0.79
MPWR
0.81
KLAC
0.83
LRCX
0.83
AMAT
0.84
NVDA
0.86

Asset Correlations Table

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

AMDOLEDINTCCDNSSNPSMUTSMNVDAMRVLAVGOQRVOQCOMSTMNXPISWKSASMLONTXNMPWRMCHPADIKLACTERLRCXAMAT
AMD1.000.470.470.490.500.510.510.630.550.510.480.510.500.480.480.540.520.530.580.530.540.550.550.550.55
OLED0.471.000.470.500.510.480.510.480.520.510.560.540.530.530.590.510.570.560.580.580.560.550.590.540.57
INTC0.470.471.000.480.480.540.480.500.520.520.530.550.530.550.560.540.570.630.560.610.600.570.590.570.58
CDNS0.490.500.481.000.840.480.530.590.530.560.500.540.520.520.530.600.530.560.620.550.570.610.590.590.59
SNPS0.500.510.480.841.000.480.530.600.540.570.500.550.520.520.530.600.530.560.620.550.570.610.600.600.60
MU0.510.480.540.480.481.000.570.580.570.570.550.550.550.550.560.580.590.590.600.600.590.640.620.690.68
TSM0.510.510.480.530.530.571.000.600.570.600.530.560.570.560.540.650.560.590.610.570.570.640.630.650.64
NVDA0.630.480.500.590.600.580.601.000.620.610.510.560.550.510.530.610.540.570.640.560.570.620.590.620.63
MRVL0.550.520.520.530.540.570.570.621.000.600.580.600.560.590.590.600.620.620.650.620.630.630.650.630.63
AVGO0.510.510.520.560.570.570.600.610.601.000.600.580.560.580.630.620.600.620.640.620.640.650.620.650.65
QRVO0.480.560.530.500.500.550.530.510.580.601.000.630.600.640.820.580.660.660.660.670.680.610.660.620.62
QCOM0.510.540.550.540.550.550.560.560.600.580.631.000.590.630.650.600.620.650.630.640.660.630.630.620.64
STM0.500.530.530.520.520.550.570.550.560.560.600.591.000.660.640.710.700.680.650.710.700.630.670.630.64
NXPI0.480.530.550.520.520.550.560.510.590.580.640.630.661.000.680.610.740.720.680.760.740.650.680.650.65
SWKS0.480.590.560.530.530.560.540.530.590.630.820.650.640.681.000.620.690.710.700.720.720.640.680.650.65
ASML0.540.510.540.600.600.580.650.610.600.620.580.600.710.610.621.000.630.640.680.650.660.750.700.760.76
ON0.520.570.570.530.530.590.560.540.620.600.660.620.700.740.690.631.000.730.710.800.760.670.710.680.68
TXN0.530.560.630.560.560.590.590.570.620.620.660.650.680.720.710.640.731.000.720.800.820.700.720.690.70
MPWR0.580.580.560.620.620.600.610.640.650.640.660.630.650.680.700.680.710.721.000.730.740.720.730.720.71
MCHP0.530.580.610.550.550.600.570.560.620.620.670.640.710.760.720.650.800.800.731.000.820.700.730.700.71
ADI0.540.560.600.570.570.590.570.570.630.640.680.660.700.740.720.660.760.820.740.821.000.710.730.700.71
KLAC0.550.550.570.610.610.640.640.620.630.650.610.630.630.650.640.750.670.700.720.700.711.000.760.860.85
TER0.550.590.590.590.600.620.630.590.650.620.660.630.670.680.680.700.710.720.730.730.730.761.000.780.78
LRCX0.550.540.570.590.600.690.650.620.630.650.620.620.630.650.650.760.680.690.720.700.700.860.781.000.88
AMAT0.550.570.580.590.600.680.640.630.630.650.620.640.640.650.650.760.680.700.710.710.710.850.780.881.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 2, 2015
Diversification Analysis

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