Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mother's 2, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | -0.71% | 8.39% | 8.57% | 24.33% | 18.94% | 12.24% | 13.54% |
Portfolio Mother's 2 | 0.22% | 0.23% | 3.58% | 3.77% | 9.90% | 8.47% | 4.76% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.82% | -0.55% | 10.63% | 10.35% | 27.45% | 9.42% | 8.69% | — |
EMB iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 0.47% | 2.07% | 2.68% | 2.69% | 11.68% | 9.65% | 1.99% | 3.33% |
IGF iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 0.58% | -0.16% | 9.67% | 10.73% | 18.46% | 15.62% | 10.85% | 8.40% |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 0.28% | 1.03% | 0.87% | 0.93% | 5.51% | 4.97% | -0.30% | 2.54% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.67% | 0.88% | 9.12% | 9.00% | 24.08% | 18.63% | 12.35% | 14.37% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.28% | 1.37% | 1.67% | 3.66% | 2.42% | 1.45% | — |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | -0.42% | -2.42% | 0.81% | 0.85% | 4.23% | 10.26% | 7.31% | 9.68% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, Mother's 2's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Mother's 2 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.20% | 2.28% | -2.63% | 1.92% | 0.90% | -0.07% | 3.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.51% | 1.04% | -0.66% | 0.06% | 1.38% | 1.62% | 0.02% | 1.34% | 1.55% | 0.37% | 1.17% | -0.09% | 9.68% |
| 2024 | 0.07% | 1.06% | 1.99% | -1.70% | 2.43% | 0.40% | 1.66% | 2.04% | 1.38% | -1.56% | 2.33% | -2.37% | 7.85% |
| 2023 | 2.67% | -2.18% | 1.71% | 0.84% | -1.38% | 2.28% | 1.02% | -1.09% | -2.10% | -1.10% | 4.53% | 2.64% | 7.83% |
| 2022 | -2.69% | -1.62% | 1.56% | -3.50% | 0.79% | -3.43% | 3.07% | -2.20% | -4.85% | 2.41% | 4.60% | -1.95% | -8.01% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | 0.79% | 1.31% | 0.66% | -2.20% | 2.31% | -1.31% | 2.34% | 3.91% |
Benchmark Metrics
Mother's 2 has an annualized alpha of 0.68%, beta of 0.33, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 46.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 35.84% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.33 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
- 0.68%
- Beta
- 0.33
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 35.84%
- Downside Capture
- 46.92%
Expense Ratio
Mother's 2 has an expense ratio of 0.33%, 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
Mother's 2 ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Mother's 2 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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.24 | 1.94 | +0.29 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.21 | 2.65 | +0.56 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.35 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.72 | 2.66 | +0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.20 | 11.86 | -0.67 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 78 | 2.23 | 2.93 | 1.47 | 4.54 | 16.23 |
EMB iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 66 | 2.09 | 3.08 | 1.41 | 2.63 | 11.23 |
IGF iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 54 | 1.72 | 2.44 | 1.31 | 3.10 | 8.83 |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 31 | 1.06 | 1.56 | 1.18 | 1.68 | 4.72 |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 60 | 1.95 | 2.75 | 1.34 | 2.60 | 11.89 |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | — | 3.65 | — | — | — | — |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 16 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 1.09 | 0.66 | 2.18 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Mother's 2 provided a 3.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.38% | 3.52% | 2.91% | 2.31% | 2.31% | 2.00% | 1.67% | 2.41% | 2.27% | 1.88% | 2.05% | 2.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 5.17% | 5.91% | 5.75% | 2.91% | 7.72% | 10.38% | 0.86% | 9.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EMB iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 5.01% | 4.98% | 5.46% | 4.74% | 5.04% | 3.89% | 3.88% | 4.51% | 5.64% | 4.54% | 4.83% | 4.84% |
IGF iShares Global Infrastructure ETF | 2.91% | 3.23% | 3.21% | 3.36% | 2.67% | 2.42% | 2.33% | 3.27% | 3.52% | 2.95% | 2.98% | 3.25% |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 4.55% | 4.48% | 4.45% | 3.99% | 3.30% | 2.30% | 2.66% | 3.29% | 3.67% | 3.10% | 3.34% | 3.47% |
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 0.87% | 0.94% | 1.02% | 1.23% | 1.59% | 1.20% | 1.39% | 1.60% | 2.00% | 1.76% | 1.96% | 1.63% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 3.59% | 3.88% | 1.53% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 1.53% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
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 Mother's 2. 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 Mother's 2 was 13.05%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 339 trading sessions.
The current Mother's 2 drawdown is 0.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -13.05%Oct 2022 | 9mo 17d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moDec 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -4.94%Apr 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.63%Mar 2026 | 25d | 2mo | 2mo 25dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -2.85%Dec 2024 | 13d | 2mo 11d | 2mo 24dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2021 pullback2021 | -2.68%Sep 2021 | 27d | 1mo 6d | 2mo 3dSep 2021 - Nov 2021 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.56, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.39 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.35, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Mother's 2 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021 | 0.83 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QUAL has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.97, while SPAXX has the lowest at 0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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