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Core + Semiconductors
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BND 10.00%1 position 2.00%1 position 2.00%VTI 50.00%SOXX 25.00%VXUS 5.00%VNQ 6.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquityReal EstateReal Estate

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Core + Semiconductors, 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 Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 11, 2026, the Core + Semiconductors returned 8.02% Year-To-Date and 16.14% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%0.61%-0.42%4.03%29.40%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
Core + Semiconductors
0.53%3.82%8.02%14.06%48.65%22.46%12.48%16.14%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
-0.12%0.86%0.25%4.74%31.69%19.61%10.91%14.16%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
0.25%2.93%7.84%14.80%43.52%17.22%8.26%9.30%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
-0.15%0.00%0.39%0.77%6.21%3.55%0.28%1.69%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.27%-0.29%0.00%-0.22%2.48%3.93%0.19%1.75%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-0.18%-8.21%10.30%18.42%49.52%32.89%21.77%13.80%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
2.10%13.08%28.45%42.43%130.75%40.37%22.00%30.33%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
0.22%1.43%6.20%7.60%17.01%8.09%3.71%5.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Core + Semiconductors's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Core + Semiconductors closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.24%1.16%-5.48%7.36%8.02%
20252.29%-1.45%-5.21%-0.76%6.19%7.31%1.20%2.36%4.91%4.47%-0.42%0.43%22.69%
20240.55%5.63%3.23%-4.29%5.37%3.10%0.79%1.30%1.63%-2.30%3.42%-2.40%16.64%
20239.02%-1.72%4.22%-1.09%3.31%5.52%3.57%-2.65%-5.11%-3.37%10.37%7.07%31.52%
2022-6.84%-1.89%1.66%-9.44%1.12%-9.56%9.73%-5.25%-9.78%4.89%8.80%-6.05%-22.60%
20210.49%3.24%2.55%3.15%1.22%2.60%1.42%2.22%-4.07%5.55%1.87%3.34%25.95%

Benchmark Metrics

Core + Semiconductors has an annualized alpha of 3.20%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio captured 104.73% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.85% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.20% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.92, 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
3.20%
Beta
0.96
0.92
Upside Capture
104.73%
Downside Capture
90.85%

Expense Ratio

Core + Semiconductors 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

Core + Semiconductors ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% 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.


Core + Semiconductors Risk / Return Rank: 8383
Overall Rank
Core + Semiconductors Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8484
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Core + Semiconductors Sortino Ratio Rank: 8080
Sortino Ratio Rank
Core + Semiconductors Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
Core + Semiconductors Calmar Ratio Rank: 8484
Calmar Ratio Rank
Core + Semiconductors Martin Ratio Rank: 8888
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

3.19

2.23

+0.96

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.23

3.12

+1.11

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.58

1.42

+0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

5.71

4.05

+1.66

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

25.02

17.91

+7.11


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
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
702.363.281.444.3819.06
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
823.044.071.564.5218.15
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
341.582.361.282.297.38
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
160.771.111.140.823.09
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
431.822.241.343.0610.54
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
934.064.371.609.5934.75
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
301.261.771.232.548.05

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.

Core + Semiconductors Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.19
  • 5-Year: 0.68
  • 10-Year: 0.89
  • All Time: 0.86

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 2.14 to 3.05, 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 Core + Semiconductors 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

Core + Semiconductors provided a 1.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.52%1.57%1.65%1.71%1.83%1.36%1.52%1.89%2.15%1.77%1.95%1.98%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.13%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.81%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.46%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
0.43%0.57%0.67%0.78%1.26%0.64%0.81%1.23%1.37%0.90%1.08%1.29%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.75%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%

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 Core + Semiconductors. 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 Core + Semiconductors was 30.04%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.

The current Core + Semiconductors drawdown is 0.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-30.04%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202084Jul 22, 2020107
-29.95%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022296Dec 19, 2023498
-19.38%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202543Jun 10, 202577
-17.09%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201857Mar 19, 2019137
-14.54%May 28, 2015180Feb 11, 201679Jun 6, 2016259

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.04, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkGLDBNDXBNDVNQSOXXVXUSVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.01-0.010.580.770.800.990.94
GLD0.011.000.260.350.110.010.170.010.05
BNDX0.010.261.000.720.19-0.010.030.010.04
BND-0.010.350.721.000.24-0.040.04-0.010.03
VNQ0.580.110.190.241.000.360.520.600.57
SOXX0.770.01-0.01-0.040.361.000.660.770.92
VXUS0.800.170.030.040.520.661.000.800.80
VTI0.990.010.01-0.010.600.770.801.000.95
Portfolio0.940.050.040.030.570.920.800.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013