High Income

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in High Income, 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 year.

As of Apr 3, 2026, the High Income returned 6.66% Year-To-Date and 44.08% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 8, 2015, High Income's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +4.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was May 2017 with a return of +91.8%, while the worst month was Jul 2017 at -21.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, High Income closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2017 with a return of +27.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 17, 2016 at -17.5%.

High Income has an annualized alpha of 34.13%, beta of 0.84, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 2015.

• This portfolio captured 179.04% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 57.27% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.19 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

High Income has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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.

High Income ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% 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.

High Income Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.69
• 5-Year: 0.56
• 10-Year: 1.16
• All Time: 1.30

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 High Income compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

High Income provided a 2.95% 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 High Income. 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 High Income was 50.18%, occurring on Jul 16, 2017. Recovery took 130 trading sessions.

The current High Income drawdown is 3.15%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.