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LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 5...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500), 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 Mar 17, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of PM

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) returned 3.43% Year-To-Date and 14.08% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500)
0.70%-3.17%3.43%-3.72%-0.37%17.21%16.02%14.08%
RSG
Republic Services, Inc.
1.44%-3.34%5.92%0.15%-9.18%19.30%18.99%18.99%
AZO
AutoZone, Inc.
-0.76%-8.51%0.27%-19.32%-11.12%10.63%19.10%15.67%
ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
1.36%-5.28%-20.03%-28.93%-31.52%0.26%3.69%10.95%
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
1.88%1.18%13.36%12.29%24.40%22.34%16.86%12.40%
MO
Altria Group, Inc.
0.43%-1.85%15.96%3.58%21.59%22.72%13.73%7.41%
ORLY
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
-0.74%-3.02%0.23%-12.76%-4.90%16.47%21.98%17.55%
T
AT&T Inc.
0.07%-2.24%15.38%7.06%3.39%19.93%10.68%5.53%
MA
Mastercard Inc
0.36%-5.64%-13.44%-14.75%-6.46%11.07%6.92%18.61%
PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
0.49%-10.91%-0.55%5.02%1.01%22.66%17.88%9.96%
KR
The Kroger Co.
2.57%6.41%16.38%10.26%4.37%15.67%17.48%8.84%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 18, 2008, LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500)'s average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.33%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Mar 2021 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.55%3.19%-2.84%-0.37%3.43%
20254.78%8.28%2.99%1.59%1.34%-0.60%-0.41%4.43%-0.64%-9.11%4.52%-3.63%13.14%
20243.17%3.56%5.12%-2.76%0.12%1.99%7.02%3.94%2.03%1.76%6.42%-4.33%31.13%
20230.96%-1.54%2.56%2.94%-5.46%5.25%1.13%-0.61%-2.91%-1.06%5.69%0.97%7.59%
2022-1.03%-1.73%6.30%-0.79%2.90%-5.89%4.43%-1.34%-7.21%11.62%6.00%-4.25%7.59%
2021-3.56%2.12%11.98%3.92%-0.98%1.75%4.41%0.64%-3.31%2.39%-1.80%11.00%30.92%

Benchmark Metrics

LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) has an annualized alpha of 9.34%, beta of 0.68, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 2008.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.28%) than losses (49.06%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.34% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.68 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
9.34%
Beta
0.68
0.67
Upside Capture
83.28%
Downside Capture
49.06%

Expense Ratio

LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) 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

LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) Risk / Return Rank: 55
Overall Rank
LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
Calmar Ratio Rank
LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) Martin Ratio Rank: 66
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

0.06

0.88

-0.82

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.17

1.37

-1.19

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.02

1.21

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.01

1.39

-1.38

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.02

6.43

-6.41


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
RSG
Republic Services, Inc.
24-0.42-0.450.94-0.35-0.60
AZO
AutoZone, Inc.
22-0.43-0.420.95-0.42-0.91
ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
3-1.42-1.980.75-0.86-1.78
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
811.532.051.283.436.92
MO
Altria Group, Inc.
681.121.531.221.203.11
ORLY
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
30-0.15-0.060.99-0.22-0.47
T
AT&T Inc.
430.230.461.060.190.42
MA
Mastercard Inc
21-0.39-0.380.95-0.50-1.21
PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
420.190.401.060.170.36
KR
The Kroger Co.
490.350.741.080.430.93

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.

LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.06
  • 5-Year: 1.22
  • 10-Year: 0.91
  • All Time: 0.99

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 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) 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

LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) provided a 2.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.27%2.36%2.46%3.06%2.81%2.85%3.01%2.53%2.85%2.11%2.11%2.29%
RSG
Republic Services, Inc.
1.10%1.12%0.82%1.25%1.48%1.27%1.72%1.74%2.00%1.97%2.17%2.64%
AZO
AutoZone, Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
3.18%2.46%1.96%2.21%1.83%1.55%2.08%1.92%2.14%2.00%2.10%2.36%
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
1.98%2.15%2.36%2.61%2.48%2.44%2.46%1.92%2.14%2.14%2.31%2.52%
MO
Altria Group, Inc.
6.39%7.21%7.65%9.52%8.05%7.43%8.29%6.57%6.07%3.56%3.48%3.73%
ORLY
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
T
AT&T Inc.
3.92%4.47%4.87%6.62%6.66%8.46%7.23%5.22%7.01%5.04%4.51%5.46%
MA
Mastercard Inc
0.64%0.53%0.50%0.53%0.56%0.49%0.45%0.44%0.53%0.58%0.74%0.66%
PM
Philip Morris International Inc.
3.64%3.52%4.40%5.46%4.98%5.16%5.73%5.43%6.73%3.99%4.50%4.60%
KR
The Kroger Co.
1.89%2.14%2.00%2.41%2.11%1.72%2.14%2.07%1.93%1.79%1.30%0.94%

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 LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500). 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, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) was 30.66%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 229 trading sessions.

The current LOW VOLATILITY, HIGH RETURNS, BLUE CHIP (S AND P 500) drawdown is 6.80%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-30.66%Jan 23, 202042Mar 23, 2020229Feb 18, 2021271
-29.85%Jun 6, 2008118Nov 20, 2008226Oct 15, 2009344
-13.18%Apr 22, 2022112Sep 30, 202237Nov 22, 2022149
-12.98%Nov 9, 201830Dec 24, 201836Feb 15, 201966
-12.18%Jul 8, 201122Aug 8, 201153Oct 21, 201175

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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkKRATOAZOTPMMOMAORLYRSGADPPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.300.410.410.460.420.380.660.460.530.680.70
KR0.301.000.270.270.270.260.300.200.300.270.290.53
ATO0.410.271.000.260.400.370.370.280.300.440.410.58
AZO0.410.270.261.000.280.270.270.300.710.370.380.63
T0.460.270.400.281.000.400.410.330.300.360.400.60
PM0.420.260.370.270.401.000.620.300.280.350.370.61
MO0.380.300.370.270.410.621.000.270.290.350.370.62
MA0.660.200.280.300.330.300.271.000.340.400.560.60
ORLY0.460.300.300.710.300.280.290.341.000.400.440.68
RSG0.530.270.440.370.360.350.350.400.401.000.530.65
ADP0.680.290.410.380.400.370.370.560.440.531.000.70
Portfolio0.700.530.580.630.600.610.620.600.680.650.701.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 18, 2008