Defence

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defence, 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.

As of Apr 9, 2026, the Defence returned 14.12% Year-To-Date and 16.13% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 16, 2007, Defence's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Defence closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.9%.

Defence has an annualized alpha of 8.76%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 16, 2007.

• This portfolio captured 100.02% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 81.94% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.29 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
• R² of 0.29 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Defence 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.

Defence ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% 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.

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.

Defence Sharpe ratios as of Apr 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.95
• 5-Year: 1.03
• 10-Year: 0.71
• All Time: 0.62

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 2.14 to 2.98, 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 Defence compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Defence provided a 1.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Defence. 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 Defence was 56.43%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 753 trading sessions.

The current Defence drawdown is 5.95%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.