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FIRE portfolio REAL
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


4GLD.DE 28.00%TDIV.AS 29.00%QQQ 18.00%VWRL.L 15.00%ZURN.SW 6.00%1 position 4.00%CommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in FIRE portfolio REAL, 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

As of Jun 9, 2026, the FIRE portfolio REAL returned 9.35% Year-To-Date and 15.08% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.18%2.27%10.18%9.14%21.92%17.11%13.13%13.17%
Portfolio
FIRE portfolio REAL
0.26%0.41%9.35%11.43%27.24%22.71%17.93%15.08%
4GLD.DE
Xetra-Gold
0.57%-3.86%2.80%6.64%31.48%28.18%19.85%13.36%
CHDVD.SW
iShares Swiss Dividend ETF (CH)
1.09%0.46%2.60%6.46%9.60%11.75%10.73%11.60%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.00%1.41%17.17%14.37%32.22%23.62%17.92%21.12%
TDIV.AS
VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF
0.25%1.38%9.89%12.76%24.86%19.97%17.52%12.02%
VWRL.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF Distributing
-0.27%2.33%11.42%11.69%24.20%17.29%11.98%12.34%
ZURN.SW
Zurich Insurance Group AG
0.71%1.31%-2.38%2.95%1.80%16.54%17.73%17.31%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 24, 2016, FIRE portfolio REAL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, FIRE portfolio REAL closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.20%4.19%-4.88%3.90%3.14%-1.17%9.35%
20255.10%1.68%-1.87%-1.87%3.41%-1.04%3.45%1.31%4.45%3.87%2.56%1.89%25.11%
20242.15%1.68%4.95%-0.20%2.41%2.04%1.92%0.25%2.62%1.97%4.15%-0.31%26.22%
20234.85%-0.30%1.67%0.51%2.29%0.78%2.62%-0.87%-0.88%0.17%3.53%2.92%18.50%
20220.50%0.22%4.42%-0.21%-2.01%-4.30%5.59%-1.38%-4.47%2.56%2.91%-3.39%-0.16%
20210.27%-0.01%5.59%0.95%1.88%1.21%1.96%2.21%-1.96%3.57%0.92%3.82%22.18%

Benchmark Metrics

FIRE portfolio REAL has an annualized alpha of 8.61%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 24, 2016.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.30%) than losses (37.87%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.61% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.43 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
8.61%
Beta
0.43
0.55
Upside Capture
65.30%
Downside Capture
37.87%

Expense Ratio

FIRE portfolio REAL has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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.


4GLD.DE
Xetra-Gold

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FIRE portfolio REAL ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


FIRE portfolio REAL Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
FIRE portfolio REAL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8181
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FIRE portfolio REAL Sortino Ratio Rank: 8282
Sortino Ratio Rank
FIRE portfolio REAL Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
FIRE portfolio REAL Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
FIRE portfolio REAL Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for FIRE portfolio REAL and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.65

1.79

+0.86

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.61

2.33

+1.28

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.51

1.33

+0.18

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.41

2.91

+0.50

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

15.29

10.82

+4.47


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
4GLD.DE
Xetra-Gold
391.311.761.261.824.63
CHDVD.SW
iShares Swiss Dividend ETF (CH)
250.801.221.151.033.08
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
621.952.491.352.949.15
TDIV.AS
VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF
912.793.991.517.1919.93
VWRL.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF Distributing
772.173.061.413.5814.99
ZURN.SW
Zurich Insurance Group AG
430.100.241.030.170.36

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.

FIRE portfolio REAL Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.65
  • 5-Year: 1.83
  • 10-Year: 1.39
  • All Time: 1.40

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 1.63 to 2.51, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of FIRE portfolio REAL 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

FIRE portfolio REAL provided a 1.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.64%1.75%1.96%2.28%2.20%1.87%1.98%2.12%2.45%2.07%1.28%1.00%
4GLD.DE
Xetra-Gold
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
CHDVD.SW
iShares Swiss Dividend ETF (CH)
3.23%3.46%3.32%3.48%3.48%2.92%3.07%3.25%3.83%3.50%2.70%3.13%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.39%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
TDIV.AS
VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF
3.19%3.58%4.19%4.98%4.55%3.98%4.12%4.40%4.93%3.95%1.11%0.00%
VWRL.L
Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF Distributing
1.26%1.39%1.49%1.72%2.03%1.45%1.58%1.95%2.22%1.90%1.95%2.00%
ZURN.SW
Zurich Insurance Group AG
5.47%4.65%4.83%5.46%4.97%5.00%5.35%4.78%6.14%5.73%6.06%6.58%

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 FIRE portfolio REAL. 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 FIRE portfolio REAL was 25.31%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 176 trading sessions.

The current FIRE portfolio REAL drawdown is 1.28%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-25.31%Mar 2020
25d8mo 7d
9mo 2dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020
2025 selloff2025
-12.30%Apr 2025
1mo 16d3mo 17d
5mo 3dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025
Bear market2022
-8.85%Oct 2022
1mo 27d6mo 27d
8mo 24dAug 2022 - May 2023
Bear market2022
-8.63%Jun 2022
1mo 28d2mo 1d
3mo 29dApr 2022 - Aug 2022
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-8.43%Dec 2018
2mo 21d1mo 13d
4mo 4dOct 2018 - Feb 2019

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.49, 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
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.53

1.59

1.61

1.50

1.50

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.50, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

FIRE portfolio REAL correlation to the S&P 500 Index

FIRE portfolio REAL has a 0.54 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.54

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.58

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.62

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.69

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 24, 2016

0.69


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.91, while 4GLD.DE has the lowest at 0.02.

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. FIRE portfolio REAL. VWRL.L has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.78, while 4GLD.DE has the lowest at 0.39.

Asset Correlations Table

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

4GLD.DEZURN.SWQQQCHDVD.SWTDIV.ASVWRL.L
4GLD.DE1.00-0.020.020.030.010.02
ZURN.SW-0.021.000.160.700.580.45
QQQ0.020.161.000.240.280.57
CHDVD.SW0.030.700.241.000.620.58
TDIV.AS0.010.580.280.621.000.69
VWRL.L0.020.450.570.580.691.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 24, 2016
Diversification Analysis

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