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AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


AAPL 25.00%NVDA 25.00%COST 25.00%MSFT 25.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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%
20247.77%10.64%3.71%-3.42%14.73%8.82%-2.36%3.47%1.42%-0.19%6.22%-0.97%60.39%
202315.03%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
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.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

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.


AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) Risk / Return Rank: 3232
Overall Rank
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) Sortino Ratio Rank: 3838
Sortino Ratio Rank
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) Omega Ratio Rank: 3131
Omega Ratio Rank
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) Calmar Ratio Rank: 3939
Calmar Ratio Rank
AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) Martin Ratio Rank: 2121
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.01

0.88

+0.13

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.65

1.37

+0.28

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.68

1.39

+0.29

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.54

6.43

-1.89


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AAPL
Apple Inc
550.470.921.130.662.04
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
811.472.171.273.027.54
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
450.290.561.070.360.72
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
35-0.060.111.01-0.05-0.12

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.

AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.01
  • 5-Year: 1.24
  • 10-Year: 1.45
  • All Time: 0.93

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) 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

AAPL+MSFT+COST+NVDA (25% each) provided a 0.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.47%0.42%0.41%1.04%0.66%0.44%1.26%0.84%1.26%2.10%1.46%2.38%
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, 2007229Nov 20, 2008535Jan 6, 2011764
-55.8%Jan 4, 2002193Oct 9, 2002520Nov 2, 2004713
-53.85%Mar 14, 2000197Dec 20, 2000256Jan 3, 2002453
-36.41%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022148May 18, 2023350
-32.54%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 2018175Sep 5, 2019231

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

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

BenchmarkCOSTNVDAAAPLMSFTPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.550.560.580.680.75
COST0.551.000.300.350.400.57
NVDA0.560.301.000.430.480.81
AAPL0.580.350.431.000.500.73
MSFT0.680.400.480.501.000.72
Portfolio0.750.570.810.730.721.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 25, 1999