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S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BACKUP, 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 never rebalanced.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 19, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of COWZ

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.08%-1.83%-3.34%-1.46%30.71%17.25%10.06%12.45%
Portfolio
BACKUP
0.00%-0.14%-0.77%10.70%53.68%24.17%13.17%
COWZ
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF
-0.35%-1.83%3.93%9.94%30.84%12.14%10.76%
FDVV
Fidelity High Dividend ETF
-0.27%-2.12%-0.91%1.38%29.46%17.19%12.69%
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
-0.15%3.52%11.52%19.48%48.25%21.52%16.36%
PRPFX
Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio
0.08%-3.92%4.65%10.11%35.01%20.49%12.27%11.03%
BST
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
0.03%-4.53%-6.70%-5.70%39.48%15.25%-0.56%17.38%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VWIAX
Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares
0.13%-1.07%0.63%2.11%13.13%7.41%4.22%5.77%
SPYG
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF
0.47%-1.79%-6.01%-4.11%38.28%22.65%12.04%16.15%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.26%-1.00%12.35%14.13%27.27%12.01%8.20%12.32%
GOOG
Alphabet Inc
2.11%1.96%-3.08%23.15%104.36%41.18%22.02%23.56%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 2016, BACKUP's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, BACKUP closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.98%-2.50%-5.82%2.94%-0.77%
20254.29%-5.72%-5.34%0.22%5.67%3.49%3.96%5.16%6.53%6.87%5.66%-0.39%33.63%
20241.11%1.95%4.88%0.31%4.69%3.45%-0.90%-0.25%1.69%0.82%2.53%1.98%24.45%
20236.92%-4.50%5.30%1.53%3.37%2.56%5.18%0.08%-3.79%-3.04%6.85%4.20%26.54%
2022-4.78%-1.76%2.82%-10.38%0.58%-6.46%6.90%-4.35%-9.10%3.99%6.01%-6.60%-22.40%
20211.05%4.39%2.99%7.51%0.76%2.47%2.67%3.89%-5.29%6.90%-1.83%2.50%31.02%

Benchmark Metrics

BACKUP has an annualized alpha of 4.65%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 20, 2016.

  • This portfolio captured 100.45% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 86.47% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.65% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
4.65%
Beta
0.85
0.87
Upside Capture
100.45%
Downside Capture
86.47%

Expense Ratio

BACKUP has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BACKUP ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


BACKUP Risk / Return Rank: 8585
Overall Rank
BACKUP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9494
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BACKUP Sortino Ratio Rank: 9797
Sortino Ratio Rank
BACKUP Omega Ratio Rank: 9595
Omega Ratio Rank
BACKUP Calmar Ratio Rank: 7474
Calmar Ratio Rank
BACKUP Martin Ratio Rank: 6868
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

3.35

1.87

+1.48

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

5.13

3.01

+2.12

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.67

1.41

+0.26

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.02

2.49

+0.53

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.07

11.08

-0.01


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
COWZ
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF
821.993.131.414.8213.79
FDVV
Fidelity High Dividend ETF
762.213.451.482.219.34
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
984.226.041.945.9625.92
PRPFX
Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio
942.703.381.583.2511.70
BST
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
811.982.961.391.735.77
USD=X
USD Cash
VWIAX
Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares
791.942.881.382.007.30
SPYG
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF
681.862.921.382.229.12
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
771.963.101.384.069.90
GOOG
Alphabet Inc
953.544.561.574.8117.99

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.

BACKUP Sharpe ratios as of Apr 7, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.35
  • 5-Year: 0.78
  • All Time: 0.92

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 1.66 to 2.57, 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 BACKUP 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

BACKUP provided a 3.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.24%3.28%2.77%2.82%3.33%2.40%2.47%2.91%3.92%2.01%1.90%2.53%
COWZ
Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF
2.07%2.19%1.82%1.92%1.96%1.48%2.54%1.96%1.67%1.95%0.13%0.00%
FDVV
Fidelity High Dividend ETF
2.97%2.89%2.94%3.77%3.44%2.70%3.19%3.93%4.05%3.66%1.04%0.00%
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
4.51%4.92%3.98%8.12%7.74%4.13%3.97%6.67%10.67%3.38%2.02%0.00%
PRPFX
Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio
3.12%3.27%1.86%1.39%1.58%2.05%5.38%4.69%6.90%2.14%0.95%7.06%
BST
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
11.32%10.36%8.21%8.91%10.57%5.38%3.85%10.52%6.41%4.80%6.69%6.93%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VWIAX
Vanguard Wellesley Income Fund Admiral Shares
7.98%7.93%6.69%4.80%7.75%6.11%4.37%4.00%7.64%3.25%4.07%5.66%
SPYG
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF
0.56%0.52%0.60%1.15%1.03%0.62%0.90%1.37%1.51%1.41%1.55%1.57%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
GOOG
Alphabet Inc
0.28%0.26%0.32%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 BACKUP. 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 BACKUP was 28.06%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 121 trading sessions.

The current BACKUP drawdown is 7.19%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-28.06%Feb 20, 202033Mar 23, 2020121Jul 22, 2020154
-26.43%Nov 19, 2021350Nov 3, 2022447Jan 24, 2024797
-18.79%Feb 5, 202563Apr 8, 2025104Jul 21, 2025167
-15.69%Aug 30, 2018117Dec 24, 201887Mar 21, 2019204
-11.95%Feb 3, 202656Mar 30, 2026

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 7.34, 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.

BenchmarkUSD=XLVHIGOOGBSTPRPFXVWIAXSCHDCOWZSPYGFDVVPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.580.700.720.670.690.770.760.950.880.90
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
LVHI0.580.001.000.350.360.420.480.560.540.440.590.49
GOOG0.700.000.351.000.530.410.350.370.390.700.460.86
BST0.720.000.360.531.000.470.380.390.460.710.530.69
PRPFX0.670.000.420.410.471.000.580.550.600.560.650.59
VWIAX0.690.000.480.350.380.581.000.700.610.510.700.55
SCHD0.770.000.560.370.390.550.701.000.810.550.820.59
COWZ0.760.000.540.390.460.600.610.811.000.560.790.60
SPYG0.950.000.440.700.710.560.510.550.561.000.690.86
FDVV0.880.000.590.460.530.650.700.820.790.691.000.70
Portfolio0.900.000.490.860.690.590.550.590.600.860.701.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 20, 2016