Harvard University

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Harvard University, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 10, 2019, Harvard University's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Harvard University closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.4%.

Harvard University has an annualized alpha of 7.32%, beta of 1.25, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 2019.

• This portfolio captured 151.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and 111.63% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.32% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Harvard University has an expense ratio of 0.02%, 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.

Harvard University 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.

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current Harvard University Sharpe ratio is 0.41 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.56 to 2.44, 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 Harvard University compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Harvard University provided a 0.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Harvard University. 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 Harvard University was 48.67%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 152 trading sessions.

The current Harvard University drawdown is 12.45%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.