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9/16 Optimization
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


PAM 18.46%ESEA 15.51%SUN 13.99%YALA 10.98%VNOM 10.69%DDI 10.64%DOCU 7.37%NOV 6.67%2 positions 5.69%EquityEquity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 9/16 Optimization, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%0.31%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
9/16 Optimization
1.95%-1.48%13.87%11.45%29.31%34.06%
DDI
Doubledown Interactive Co Ltd
4.90%-0.08%38.93%32.49%36.41%7.28%
DOCU
DocuSign, Inc.
1.08%-5.62%-34.17%-36.68%-39.20%-6.61%-29.19%
ESEA
Euroseas Ltd
5.44%3.94%34.11%32.79%73.97%83.12%41.40%24.22%
FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
-1.42%14.54%2.33%4.91%52.57%10.90%27.42%18.76%
GASS
StealthGas Inc.
4.32%-4.17%37.46%34.40%43.39%46.17%36.28%12.98%
NOV
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
0.48%4.65%37.04%30.69%58.42%14.65%6.53%-3.52%
PAM
Pampa Energía S.A.
0.17%11.49%-0.03%0.08%18.80%31.91%39.46%13.08%
SUN
Sunoco LP
1.57%-8.21%28.53%25.21%31.07%21.16%19.32%18.66%
VNOM
Viper Energy Partners LP
1.56%-9.39%17.90%12.90%10.29%28.28%26.04%15.67%
YALA
Yalla Group Limited
-1.48%-20.51%-23.49%-24.57%-14.77%5.83%-22.85%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 31, 2021, 9/16 Optimization's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 9/16 Optimization closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.00%5.40%0.20%5.58%-0.70%0.82%13.87%
2025-1.75%-1.11%8.61%0.45%4.96%0.12%6.52%2.92%-4.50%9.26%2.86%-3.24%26.84%
20244.46%2.39%-1.38%-2.69%7.69%-2.80%1.48%9.86%5.80%-2.73%9.62%-4.41%29.15%
202311.68%-4.17%-4.55%-0.77%4.01%7.87%5.68%5.26%-5.23%-1.27%12.30%6.60%41.73%
20225.45%-1.05%0.30%-8.43%9.50%-14.63%10.93%0.80%-8.83%6.51%4.64%0.04%1.83%
2021-0.89%3.76%0.14%-6.72%2.83%-1.23%

Benchmark Metrics

9/16 Optimization has an annualized alpha of 14.70%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2021.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.28%) than losses (48.64%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R2 of 0.35 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
14.70%
Beta
0.81
0.35
Upside Capture
98.28%
Downside Capture
48.64%

Expense Ratio

9/16 Optimization 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

9/16 Optimization ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


9/16 Optimization Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
9/16 Optimization Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2626
Sharpe Ratio Rank
9/16 Optimization Sortino Ratio Rank: 2929
Sortino Ratio Rank
9/16 Optimization Omega Ratio Rank: 2525
Omega Ratio Rank
9/16 Optimization Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
9/16 Optimization Martin Ratio Rank: 4343
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 9/16 Optimization and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.56

1.86

-0.30

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.24

2.53

-0.29

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.34

-0.07

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.62

2.53

+1.09

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.21

11.37

-1.16


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
DDI
Doubledown Interactive Co Ltd
80
1.372.431.292.484.45
DOCU
DocuSign, Inc.
10
-0.92-1.220.85-0.80-1.36
ESEA
Euroseas Ltd
84
1.672.161.294.058.29
FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
72
1.021.631.221.703.57
GASS
StealthGas Inc.
80
1.552.331.262.425.14
NOV
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
84
1.652.221.283.9110.14
PAM
Pampa Energía S.A.
53
0.310.861.110.501.23
SUN
Sunoco LP
77
1.271.801.212.646.54
VNOM
Viper Energy Partners LP
56
0.460.811.100.951.64
YALA
Yalla Group Limited
20
-0.57-0.630.92-0.51-0.96

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current 9/16 Optimization Sharpe ratio is 1.56 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 1.53 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 9/16 Optimization 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

9/16 Optimization provided a 2.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.27%4.34%2.62%2.44%3.22%2.87%2.25%2.35%2.62%2.23%2.33%1.97%
DDI
Doubledown Interactive Co Ltd
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DOCU
DocuSign, 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%
ESEA
Euroseas Ltd
5.03%16.23%6.63%6.42%8.13%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
FSLR
First Solar, 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%
GASS
StealthGas Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%44.43%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
NOV
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
1.99%3.26%1.88%0.99%0.96%0.37%0.36%0.80%0.78%0.56%1.63%5.49%
PAM
Pampa Energía S.A.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SUN
Sunoco LP
5.74%6.89%6.74%5.59%7.66%8.09%11.47%10.79%12.14%11.63%12.16%6.78%
VNOM
Viper Energy Partners LP
5.21%6.03%4.89%5.58%7.68%5.16%5.85%7.38%8.14%5.27%4.83%6.16%
YALA
Yalla Group Limited
0.00%0.00%0.00%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 9/16 Optimization. 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 9/16 Optimization was 22.17%, occurring on Jul 6, 2022. Recovery took 131 trading sessions.

The current 9/16 Optimization drawdown is 3.18%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-22.17%Jul 2022
7mo 26d6mo 9d
1y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2023
2023 correction2023
-17.06%Mar 2023
1mo 22d3mo 24d
5mo 16dJan 2023 - Jul 2023
2025 selloff2025
-16.21%Apr 2025
13d17d
1moMar 2025 - Apr 2025
2025 selloff2025
-12.12%Mar 2025
3mo 15d9d
3mo 24dNov 2024 - Mar 2025
2024 correction2024
-10.05%Aug 2024
19d7d
26dJul 2024 - Aug 2024

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 8.06, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

2.11

2.04

1.94

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.94, placing it in the top 5% across portfolios — assets in this portfolio move largely independently, providing strong diversification benefit.

9/16 Optimization correlation to the S&P 500 Index

9/16 Optimization has a 0.41 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

0.41

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

0.45

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 31, 2021

0.51


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DOCU has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.54, while DDI has the lowest at 0.17.

DDI
0.17
GASS
0.18
SUN
0.25
ESEA
0.27
VNOM
0.28
PAM
0.30
NOV
0.34
YALA
0.34
FSLR
0.39
DOCU
0.54

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 9/16 Optimization. PAM has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.62, while DDI has the lowest at 0.37.

DDI
0.37
GASS
0.39
FSLR
0.40
DOCU
0.42
SUN
0.42
YALA
0.46
NOV
0.50
VNOM
0.52
ESEA
0.60
PAM
0.62

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 31, 2021
Diversification Analysis

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