Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 25% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 25% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 25% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each), 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 Jan 22, 1999, corresponding to the inception date of NVDA
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) returned -3.67% Year-To-Date and 37.62% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) | 0.99% | -2.31% | -3.67% | -5.40% | 22.03% | 36.15% | 31.66% | 37.62% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.11% | -2.97% | -5.78% | -0.28% | 14.80% | 16.04% | 16.39% | 26.10% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.93% | -1.47% | -4.88% | -6.08% | 60.69% | 85.17% | 66.71% | 70.07% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 1.85% | 0.71% | 17.86% | 11.02% | 5.74% | 28.60% | 24.74% | 22.54% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 1.11% | -7.54% | -22.60% | -27.29% | -1.52% | 10.00% | 9.94% | 22.58% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 25, 1999, AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each)'s average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.36%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +39.2%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -18.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 14, 2000 at -15.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.97% | -1.26% | -2.77% | 1.32% | -3.67% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -2.70% | 2.46% | -9.22% | 1.63% | 10.08% | 6.17% | 3.96% | 1.26% | 4.62% | 3.34% | -3.63% | -1.18% | 16.50% |
| 2024 | 7.77% | 10.64% | 3.71% | -3.42% | 14.73% | 8.82% | -2.36% | 3.47% | 1.42% | -0.19% | 6.22% | -0.97% | 60.39% |
| 2023 | 15.03% | 5.00% | 13.18% | 2.66% | 12.31% | 7.67% | 3.66% | -0.50% | -5.63% | -0.41% | 11.46% | 4.82% | 92.21% |
| 2022 | -9.22% | -1.77% | 7.86% | -14.79% | -5.16% | -7.04% | 15.25% | -7.59% | -12.80% | 7.05% | 10.08% | -11.96% | -30.39% |
| 2021 | -0.81% | -1.89% | 1.33% | 8.23% | 1.13% | 12.02% | 4.49% | 7.65% | -5.52% | 14.16% | 12.33% | 0.20% | 65.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) has an annualized alpha of 21.36%, beta of 1.17, and R² of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 25, 1999.
- This portfolio captured 214.55% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.97% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 21.36% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 21.36%
- Beta
- 1.17
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 214.55%
- Downside Capture
- 104.97%
Expense Ratio
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.01 | 0.88 | +0.13 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.65 | 1.37 | +0.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.68 | 1.39 | +0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.54 | 6.43 | -1.89 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 55 | 0.47 | 0.92 | 1.13 | 0.66 | 2.04 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 81 | 1.47 | 2.17 | 1.27 | 3.02 | 7.54 |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 45 | 0.29 | 0.56 | 1.07 | 0.36 | 0.72 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 35 | -0.06 | 0.11 | 1.01 | -0.05 | -0.12 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) provided a 0.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.47% | 0.42% | 0.41% | 1.04% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 1.26% | 0.84% | 1.26% | 2.10% | 1.46% | 2.38% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.41% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | 0.51% | 0.59% | 0.49% | 2.87% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 3.38% | 0.86% | 1.08% | 4.81% | 1.09% | 4.06% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.93% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
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 AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each). 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 AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) was 60.04%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 535 trading sessions.
The current AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) drawdown is 9.74%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.04% | Dec 27, 2007 | 229 | Nov 20, 2008 | 535 | Jan 6, 2011 | 764 |
| -55.8% | Jan 4, 2002 | 193 | Oct 9, 2002 | 520 | Nov 2, 2004 | 713 |
| -53.85% | Mar 14, 2000 | 197 | Dec 20, 2000 | 256 | Jan 3, 2002 | 453 |
| -36.41% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 148 | May 18, 2023 | 350 |
| -32.54% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 175 | Sep 5, 2019 | 231 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | COST | NVDA | AAPL | MSFT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.68 | 0.75 |
| COST | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.57 |
| NVDA | 0.56 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.81 |
| AAPL | 0.58 | 0.35 | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.73 |
| MSFT | 0.68 | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.72 |
| Portfolio | 0.75 | 0.57 | 0.81 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 1.00 |