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Attempt 3
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 Attempt 3, 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 year.


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Returns By Period


Position1D1M6MYTD1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*ALL TIME*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.19%-0.76%7.25%8.73%18.21%17.95%11.30%13.09%8.08%
Portfolio
Attempt 3
-0.55%-0.30%6.26%10.26%29.59%17.90%9.08%8.98%
EEMA
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF
0.47%-8.59%11.65%17.58%32.42%20.21%6.27%9.29%6.84%
IBB
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF
-1.70%7.42%9.84%10.62%44.15%12.68%2.78%7.41%7.17%
PHYS
Sprott Physical Gold Trust
-0.23%-4.97%-13.67%-8.42%17.94%25.52%16.24%10.68%7.22%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.49%3.61%15.19%21.36%25.66%13.54%9.15%12.32%13.25%
SCHY
Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
-0.80%2.12%8.67%10.12%23.00%14.24%8.63%8.76%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 29, 2021, Attempt 3's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Attempt 3 closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.75%6.48%-6.95%4.02%1.84%-0.98%-0.62%10.26%
20253.67%1.36%1.52%0.00%1.00%3.29%0.68%4.18%4.83%3.31%3.97%0.98%32.71%
2024-1.68%1.72%3.74%-2.33%3.21%0.66%5.15%1.91%2.50%-1.43%-0.56%-4.00%8.80%
20235.64%-5.54%3.44%0.37%-2.72%1.70%3.72%-2.89%-4.19%-1.58%5.73%5.34%8.42%
2022-3.57%-0.97%0.74%-5.30%0.25%-4.06%1.13%-3.08%-6.98%3.97%9.80%-1.26%-9.93%
2021-1.12%3.11%-0.37%-0.24%1.61%-4.41%1.69%-2.62%3.41%0.79%

Benchmark Metrics

Attempt 3 has an annualized alpha of 2.19%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 29, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 67.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.19% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.58 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
2.19%
Beta
0.58
0.58
Upside Capture
63.79%
Downside Capture
67.53%

Expense Ratio

Attempt 3 has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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

Attempt 3 ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% 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.


Attempt 3 Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
Attempt 3 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Attempt 3 Sortino Ratio Rank: 8080
Sortino Ratio Rank
Attempt 3 Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
Attempt 3 Calmar Ratio Rank: 7474
Calmar Ratio Rank
Attempt 3 Martin Ratio Rank: 6464
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 Attempt 3 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.17

1.45

+0.72

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.88

2.03

+0.86

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.26

+0.13

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.08

2.01

+1.07

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.51

8.68

+1.83


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
EEMA
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF
57
1.401.921.262.287.54
IBB
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF
87
2.173.031.364.6013.90
PHYS
Sprott Physical Gold Trust
62
0.630.951.140.671.57
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
91
2.343.631.425.5913.64
SCHY
Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
72
1.922.651.342.547.20

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current Attempt 3 Sharpe ratio is 2.17 as of Jul 21, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.20 to 1.98, 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 Attempt 3 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

Attempt 3 provided a 1.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.65%1.81%2.06%1.95%1.83%1.38%0.90%1.03%1.08%0.93%0.96%1.09%
EEMA
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF
1.40%1.48%1.74%2.02%1.78%2.19%1.15%1.86%2.17%1.74%1.74%2.44%
IBB
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF
0.22%0.23%0.29%0.26%0.31%0.21%0.21%0.33%0.20%0.30%0.19%0.03%
PHYS
Sprott Physical Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.20%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
SCHY
Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
3.43%3.55%4.64%3.97%3.67%1.73%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 Attempt 3. 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 Attempt 3 was 22.99%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 409 trading sessions.

The current Attempt 3 drawdown is 3.00%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-22.99%Sep 2022
1y 20d1y 7mo
2y 8moSep 2021 - May 2024
Bear market2022
-11.13%Apr 2025
19d1mo 12d
2mo 1dMar 2025 - May 2025
2025 selloff2025
-9.65%Mar 2026
25d
4mo 21dMar 2026 - now
-7.22%Dec 2024
1mo 29d2mo 28d
4mo 27dOct 2024 - Mar 2025
-4.30%Aug 2024
21d9d
1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024

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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.41

1.38

1.36

1.36

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.36, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Attempt 3 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Attempt 3 has a 0.63 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

0.63

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

0.63

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

0.71

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 29, 2021

0.71


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.68, while PHYS has the lowest at 0.13.

PHYS
0.13
IBB
0.61
SCHY
0.61
EEMA
0.62
SCHD
0.68

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Attempt 3. SCHY has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.81, while PHYS has the lowest at 0.53.

PHYS
0.53
SCHD
0.69
IBB
0.75
EEMA
0.76
SCHY
0.81

Asset Correlations Table

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

PHYSIBBSCHDEEMASCHY
PHYS1.000.150.130.280.36
IBB0.151.000.550.460.51
SCHD0.130.551.000.400.65
EEMA0.280.460.401.000.59
SCHY0.360.510.650.591.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 29, 2021
Diversification Analysis

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