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108 rule 2
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 108 rule 2, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is May 18, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of META

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the 108 rule 2 returned -4.03% Year-To-Date and 16.93% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
108 rule 2
-0.08%-3.88%-4.03%-0.88%19.26%20.87%13.61%16.93%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
-1.94%-8.32%8.34%21.05%49.18%32.68%21.72%14.14%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
1.11%-7.54%-22.60%-27.29%-1.52%10.00%9.94%22.58%
AAPL
Apple Inc
0.11%-2.97%-5.78%-0.28%14.80%16.04%16.39%26.10%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.93%-1.47%-4.88%-6.08%60.69%85.17%66.71%70.07%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
-0.54%-2.50%-5.44%20.55%88.99%41.91%22.87%22.80%
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc
-0.38%0.50%-9.12%-5.68%7.02%27.00%5.83%21.61%
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
-0.82%-12.23%-12.90%-20.86%-1.31%39.54%14.16%17.80%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.02%0.31%0.90%1.85%4.01%4.71%3.28%2.13%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 21, 2012, 108 rule 2's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 108 rule 2 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.85%-0.89%-5.63%0.74%-4.03%
20253.24%-1.69%-4.75%-0.32%6.23%5.19%2.21%2.18%3.78%2.95%0.45%0.45%21.23%
20241.80%5.31%3.17%-3.48%4.88%3.64%1.16%2.15%2.27%-0.65%4.68%-1.47%25.66%
20238.50%-1.32%6.12%1.96%2.91%5.43%3.73%-1.64%-4.46%-1.41%8.88%4.62%37.60%
2022-5.12%-2.88%3.19%-9.50%-0.41%-7.64%8.66%-4.40%-9.15%5.22%6.67%-5.66%-20.90%
2021-0.66%1.99%3.60%5.42%1.02%2.86%2.10%3.27%-4.74%6.29%0.04%2.90%26.36%

Benchmark Metrics

108 rule 2 has an annualized alpha of 4.29%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 21, 2012.

  • This portfolio captured 107.16% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 87.72% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.29% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.94 and R² of 0.97, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
4.29%
Beta
0.94
0.97
Upside Capture
107.16%
Downside Capture
87.72%

Expense Ratio

108 rule 2 has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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

108 rule 2 ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


108 rule 2 Risk / Return Rank: 4343
Overall Rank
108 rule 2 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3939
Sharpe Ratio Rank
108 rule 2 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
108 rule 2 Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
108 rule 2 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4545
Calmar Ratio Rank
108 rule 2 Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
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

1.12

0.88

+0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.71

1.37

+0.34

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.79

1.39

+0.40

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.35

6.43

+0.91


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
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
801.782.211.332.589.32
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
35-0.060.111.01-0.05-0.12
AAPL
Apple Inc
550.470.921.130.662.04
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
811.472.171.273.027.54
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
942.913.871.484.3716.63
AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc
460.200.551.070.421.00
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
36-0.030.251.03-0.05-0.12
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.57254.91180.89367.864,130.10
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49

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.

108 rule 2 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.12
  • 5-Year: 0.82
  • 10-Year: 0.99
  • All Time: 1.03

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 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 108 rule 2 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

108 rule 2 provided a 1.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.18%1.14%1.28%1.31%1.29%0.95%1.12%1.39%1.56%1.28%2.41%1.55%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MSFT
Microsoft Corporation
0.93%0.70%0.73%0.74%1.06%0.68%0.94%1.20%1.69%1.86%2.37%2.33%
AAPL
Apple Inc
0.41%0.38%0.40%0.49%0.70%0.49%0.61%1.04%1.79%1.45%1.93%1.93%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.02%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.11%0.05%0.12%0.27%0.46%0.29%0.45%1.20%
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
0.28%0.27%0.32%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
AMZN
Amazon.com, 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%
META
Meta Platforms, Inc.
0.37%0.32%0.34%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.96%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%

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 108 rule 2. 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 108 rule 2 was 29.11%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.

The current 108 rule 2 drawdown is 6.98%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-29.11%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202072Jul 6, 202095
-26.39%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022185Jul 13, 2023387
-18.65%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201871Apr 8, 2019127
-17.23%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202543Jun 10, 202577
-11.9%Dec 2, 201549Feb 11, 201642Apr 13, 201691

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.39, 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.

BenchmarkBILIAUMETANVDAAAPLXLVAMZNXLFGOOGLMSFTVXUSMOATDIAQQQVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.020.560.610.630.710.640.780.680.710.800.870.910.911.000.97
BIL0.011.000.040.000.01-0.00-0.02-0.02-0.01-0.000.010.020.010.000.000.010.01
IAU0.020.041.000.020.010.020.020.00-0.070.020.010.180.04-0.000.020.020.08
META0.560.000.021.000.470.440.370.570.350.580.500.440.450.440.650.560.64
NVDA0.610.010.010.471.000.460.340.510.370.490.560.480.480.470.710.610.67
AAPL0.63-0.000.020.440.461.000.400.490.400.520.540.490.510.530.720.630.68
XLV0.71-0.020.020.370.340.401.000.390.580.450.470.580.690.720.610.710.68
AMZN0.64-0.020.000.570.510.490.391.000.390.640.590.490.520.510.740.640.71
XLF0.78-0.01-0.070.350.370.400.580.391.000.440.450.660.760.830.580.780.72
GOOGL0.68-0.000.020.580.490.520.450.640.441.000.620.530.550.550.740.670.73
MSFT0.710.010.010.500.560.540.470.590.450.621.000.530.570.600.780.710.75
VXUS0.800.020.180.440.480.490.580.490.660.530.531.000.740.760.710.800.80
MOAT0.870.010.040.450.480.510.690.520.760.550.570.741.000.850.750.870.85
DIA0.910.00-0.000.440.470.530.720.510.830.550.600.760.851.000.740.910.86
QQQ0.910.000.020.650.710.720.610.740.580.740.780.710.750.741.000.900.95
VOO1.000.010.020.560.610.630.710.640.780.670.710.800.870.910.901.000.97
Portfolio0.970.010.080.640.670.680.680.710.720.730.750.800.850.860.950.971.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 21, 2012