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Aerospace and Defense
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Aerospace and Defense, 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


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
Aerospace and Defense
-0.51%0.31%5.45%9.19%24.04%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
-0.95%1.69%5.92%11.28%25.56%26.35%16.26%14.86%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.03%-3.34%-2.65%-0.77%8.97%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
-0.54%2.15%12.43%16.39%37.23%32.47%15.97%17.82%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2023, Aerospace and Defense's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, Aerospace and Defense closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202612.51%2.62%-8.58%-0.58%6.09%-5.28%5.45%
20256.47%0.09%2.25%6.76%11.57%7.56%2.88%0.96%8.99%2.05%-6.95%4.57%56.92%
2024-2.20%7.15%4.19%-2.01%4.76%-2.57%7.72%3.92%0.77%-1.83%9.26%-5.51%24.82%
2023-2.64%3.82%8.64%5.16%15.48%

Benchmark Metrics

Aerospace and Defense has an annualized alpha of 18.46%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.43 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2023.

  • This portfolio captured 119.94% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 25.42% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • R2 of 0.43 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
18.46%
Beta
0.86
0.43
Upside Capture
119.94%
Downside Capture
25.42%

Expense Ratio

Aerospace and Defense has an expense ratio of 0.41%, placing it in the medium range. 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

Aerospace and Defense ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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.


Aerospace and Defense Risk / Return Rank: 1515
Overall Rank
Aerospace and Defense Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1414
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Aerospace and Defense Sortino Ratio Rank: 1515
Sortino Ratio Rank
Aerospace and Defense Omega Ratio Rank: 1313
Omega Ratio Rank
Aerospace and Defense Calmar Ratio Rank: 1818
Calmar Ratio Rank
Aerospace and Defense Martin Ratio Rank: 1515
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 Aerospace and Defense and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.07

1.94

-0.87

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

1.61

2.63

-1.02

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.35

-0.17

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.66

2.59

-0.92

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

4.09

11.84

-7.76


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
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
361.221.811.211.624.35
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
150.370.701.080.451.16
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
431.392.021.232.176.13

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.

Aerospace and Defense Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.07
  • All Time: 1.87

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Aerospace and Defense 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

Aerospace and Defense provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.45%0.50%0.68%0.58%0.48%0.55%0.56%0.76%0.77%0.56%0.72%1.12%
ITA
iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.47%0.55%0.85%0.93%0.95%0.82%1.07%1.54%1.13%0.91%1.07%1.04%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.56%0.55%0.53%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.32%0.40%0.66%0.54%0.50%0.83%0.63%0.75%1.19%0.76%1.09%2.31%

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 Aerospace and Defense. 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 Aerospace and Defense was 14.53%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Aerospace and Defense drawdown is 10.64%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2026 correction2026
-14.53%Mar 2026
27d
3mo 8dMar 2026 - now
2025 selloff2025
-12.91%Apr 2025
9d21d
1moMar 2025 - Apr 2025
2025 correction2025
-11.30%Nov 2025
1mo 13d1mo 15d
2mo 28dOct 2025 - Jan 2026
2026 pullback2026
-9.22%Feb 2026
16d25d
1mo 11dJan 2026 - Mar 2026
2024 pullback2024
-8.28%Dec 2024
1mo 6d1mo 4d
2mo 10dNov 2024 - Jan 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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.06

1.07

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.07, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Aerospace and Defense correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Aerospace and Defense has a 0.54 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

0.54

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 14, 2023

0.59


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XAR has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.63, while SHLD has the lowest at 0.46.

SHLD
0.46
ITA
0.57
XAR
0.63

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Aerospace and Defense. XAR has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while SHLD has the lowest at 0.87.

SHLD
0.87
ITA
0.94
XAR
0.95

Asset Correlations Table

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

SHLDITAXAR
SHLD1.000.710.73
ITA0.711.000.91
XAR0.730.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 14, 2023
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