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Joseph Carlson
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SPGI 14.00%MA 13.00%COST 11.00%TXRH 9.73%INTU 8.71%BKNG 8.20%MSFT 8.18%CRM 7.59%MCO 6.57%GOOGL 5.73%ASML 5.40%2 positions 1.89%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Joseph Carlson, 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 25, 2006, corresponding to the inception date of MA

Returns By Period

As of Apr 1, 2026, the Joseph Carlson returned -11.75% Year-To-Date and 19.74% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.91%-5.09%-4.63%-2.39%16.33%16.69%10.18%12.16%
Portfolio
Joseph Carlson
1.85%-4.54%-11.75%-9.15%0.32%15.81%11.83%19.74%
SPGI
S&P Global Inc.
1.86%-3.74%-18.42%-12.23%-15.63%8.13%4.10%16.74%
MA
Mastercard Inc
1.15%-3.39%-12.34%-11.91%-8.31%11.85%7.19%18.66%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
-0.02%-1.42%15.71%7.95%5.93%27.83%24.28%22.28%
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
1.74%-9.30%-0.08%0.23%0.69%17.10%13.41%15.91%
INTU
Intuit Inc.
0.78%5.71%-34.61%-36.45%-29.10%-0.37%2.46%16.13%
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc.
2.25%-0.46%-21.20%-21.69%-7.91%17.37%12.48%12.68%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
3.12%-5.75%-23.28%-28.23%-0.64%9.54%9.74%22.44%
CRM
salesforce.com, inc.
0.89%-4.17%-29.53%-21.11%-29.99%-1.84%-2.89%9.57%
MCO
Moody's Corporation
0.97%-8.46%-14.42%-8.06%-5.58%13.47%8.29%17.32%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
5.14%-7.70%-8.06%18.45%86.60%40.86%22.18%22.38%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2006, Joseph Carlson's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Joseph Carlson closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.64%-6.01%-4.54%-11.75%
20252.77%-0.13%-6.57%2.01%8.65%1.67%-0.27%-0.63%-1.11%0.61%0.14%2.17%9.00%
20243.63%4.75%1.27%-3.74%3.63%5.04%0.68%2.33%1.59%-0.67%7.63%-2.83%25.24%
202312.78%-3.98%7.61%2.34%1.84%5.17%2.90%-0.18%-4.57%-1.94%14.02%7.32%50.25%
2022-6.86%-4.65%2.72%-8.13%-4.01%-7.33%13.41%-6.44%-10.51%9.07%7.67%-7.59%-23.18%
2021-3.85%6.26%3.48%8.73%-0.54%3.80%4.54%3.50%-3.27%7.97%-2.32%3.82%36.00%

Benchmark Metrics

Joseph Carlson has an annualized alpha of 11.59%, beta of 1.06, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2006.

  • This portfolio captured 140.42% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 85.15% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.59% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.06 and R² of 0.83, 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
11.59%
Beta
1.06
0.83
Upside Capture
140.42%
Downside Capture
85.15%

Expense Ratio

Joseph Carlson 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

Joseph Carlson ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


Joseph Carlson Risk / Return Rank: 55
Overall Rank
Joseph Carlson Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Joseph Carlson Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
Joseph Carlson Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
Joseph Carlson Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
Calmar Ratio Rank
Joseph Carlson Martin Ratio Rank: 66
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

0.02

0.90

-0.88

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.16

1.39

-1.22

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.02

1.21

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.04

1.40

-1.36

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.12

6.61

-6.49


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
SPGI
S&P Global Inc.
20-0.53-0.530.92-0.48-1.21
MA
Mastercard Inc
26-0.35-0.320.96-0.37-0.91
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
490.300.571.070.400.80
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
390.020.251.03-0.09-0.17
INTU
Intuit Inc.
16-0.81-1.020.87-0.49-1.17
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc.
31-0.25-0.140.98-0.25-0.66
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
38-0.020.151.02-0.05-0.12
CRM
salesforce.com, inc.
10-0.85-1.100.87-0.79-1.68
MCO
Moody's Corporation
33-0.19-0.050.99-0.20-0.55
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
952.853.791.474.2716.70

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.

Joseph Carlson Sharpe ratios as of Apr 1, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.02
  • 5-Year: 0.59
  • 10-Year: 0.93
  • All Time: 0.93

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 0.97 to 1.64, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Joseph Carlson 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

Joseph Carlson provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.87%0.75%0.69%0.89%0.81%0.51%0.81%0.79%0.89%1.25%1.02%1.34%
SPGI
S&P Global Inc.
0.91%0.73%0.73%0.82%0.99%0.65%0.82%0.84%1.18%0.97%1.34%1.34%
MA
Mastercard Inc
0.63%0.53%0.50%0.53%0.56%0.49%0.45%0.44%0.53%0.58%0.74%0.66%
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
0.52%0.59%0.49%2.87%0.76%0.54%3.38%0.86%1.08%4.81%1.09%4.06%
TXRH
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
1.69%1.64%1.35%1.80%2.02%1.34%0.46%2.13%1.68%1.59%1.58%1.90%
INTU
Intuit Inc.
1.04%0.65%0.60%0.52%0.72%0.38%0.57%0.74%0.83%0.89%1.08%1.09%
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc.
0.93%0.72%0.70%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
0.94%0.70%0.73%0.74%1.06%0.68%0.94%1.20%1.69%1.86%2.37%2.33%
CRM
salesforce.com, inc.
0.89%0.63%0.48%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MCO
Moody's Corporation
0.88%0.74%0.72%0.79%1.26%0.63%0.77%0.84%1.26%1.03%1.57%1.36%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
0.29%0.27%0.32%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%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 Joseph Carlson. 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 Joseph Carlson was 52.89%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 267 trading sessions.

The current Joseph Carlson drawdown is 15.17%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-52.89%Jun 6, 2008118Nov 20, 2008267Dec 14, 2009385
-33.24%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202076Jul 10, 202099
-31.34%Nov 17, 2021229Oct 14, 2022187Jul 17, 2023416
-20.98%Sep 17, 201869Dec 24, 201857Mar 19, 2019126
-18.64%Apr 16, 201055Jul 2, 201054Sep 20, 2010109

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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.46, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkTXRHCOSTBKNGAAPLASMLEFXCRMMAGOOGLSPGIMSFTMCOINTUPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.480.550.570.600.650.640.600.630.660.640.700.680.660.86
TXRH0.481.000.340.360.290.320.380.330.350.330.340.320.370.380.58
COST0.550.341.000.310.370.350.420.350.380.380.430.420.440.430.59
BKNG0.570.360.311.000.400.410.390.460.470.470.400.400.420.430.65
AAPL0.600.290.370.401.000.460.380.430.430.530.400.520.400.440.56
ASML0.650.320.350.410.461.000.450.450.420.470.430.510.450.480.63
EFX0.640.380.420.390.380.451.000.440.470.410.550.460.560.500.63
CRM0.600.330.350.460.430.450.441.000.470.480.460.530.470.570.70
MA0.630.350.380.470.430.420.470.471.000.470.500.480.530.500.73
GOOGL0.660.330.380.470.530.470.410.480.471.000.440.580.450.510.66
SPGI0.640.340.430.400.400.430.550.460.500.441.000.480.740.530.74
MSFT0.700.320.420.400.520.510.460.530.480.580.481.000.500.580.69
MCO0.680.370.440.420.400.450.560.470.530.450.740.501.000.540.74
INTU0.660.380.430.430.440.480.500.570.500.510.530.580.541.000.74
Portfolio0.860.580.590.650.560.630.630.700.730.660.740.690.740.741.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2006