Low volatility

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

The table below presents the monthly returns of Low volatility, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

Low volatility has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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.

With an overall rank of 91, Low volatility is among the top 9% of portfolios on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

The current Low volatility Sharpe ratio is 1.33. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.22 to 0.77, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%, it signifies superior risk-adjusted performance. This means that for the level of risk undertaken, the portfolio is generating impressive returns compared to most others.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Low volatility with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.

Low volatility provided a 0.53% 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 Low volatility. 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 Low volatility was 26.68%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.

The current Low volatility drawdown is 1.52%.

The current Low volatility volatility is 7.94%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.