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ETF-only high-sharpe
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 ETF-only high-sharpe, 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 Mar 1, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of UUP

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the ETF-only high-sharpe returned 1.35% Year-To-Date and 12.29% 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
ETF-only high-sharpe
0.20%-1.87%1.35%4.01%18.65%15.44%12.00%12.29%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.80%-0.98%-5.43%-4.69%30.55%22.58%15.84%21.15%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.16%-3.26%-3.13%-1.24%17.86%18.10%10.66%13.75%
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
-0.52%-5.31%-4.78%3.43%6.11%5.91%5.14%9.64%
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
0.59%-0.87%8.87%6.36%19.64%14.48%10.71%9.79%
VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
0.55%-5.21%7.09%7.05%4.82%7.52%7.37%7.77%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
0.47%1.46%3.07%4.62%1.27%4.90%5.26%3.13%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
0.11%-2.81%3.80%6.43%17.34%14.92%11.04%11.27%
DNP
DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
0.29%-1.66%4.87%7.33%13.62%6.59%8.91%8.01%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
-1.94%-8.32%8.34%21.05%49.18%32.68%21.72%14.14%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2007, ETF-only high-sharpe's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, ETF-only high-sharpe closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.11%1.87%-3.32%0.78%1.35%
20252.45%-0.04%-2.21%-0.61%3.68%2.97%2.20%0.81%4.11%3.27%0.32%-0.43%17.59%
20241.95%2.49%2.82%-1.80%2.98%1.90%1.40%1.77%2.39%-0.02%3.12%-1.68%18.60%
20233.63%-0.68%3.57%0.46%1.31%2.88%1.37%-0.84%-3.19%-0.11%4.95%1.76%15.86%
2022-2.64%-0.89%3.19%-3.26%-0.98%-3.60%5.62%-1.88%-5.76%4.40%3.76%-3.45%-6.07%
2021-0.41%0.04%2.33%2.68%0.60%1.95%2.05%2.02%-2.90%3.94%0.91%3.28%17.57%

Benchmark Metrics

ETF-only high-sharpe has an annualized alpha of 4.67%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2007.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.87%) than losses (45.26%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.67% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.53 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
4.67%
Beta
0.53
0.90
Upside Capture
58.87%
Downside Capture
45.26%

Expense Ratio

ETF-only high-sharpe has an expense ratio of 0.25%, 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

ETF-only high-sharpe ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


ETF-only high-sharpe Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
ETF-only high-sharpe Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7373
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ETF-only high-sharpe Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
ETF-only high-sharpe Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
ETF-only high-sharpe Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
ETF-only high-sharpe Martin Ratio Rank: 7878
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

1.58

0.88

+0.70

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.28

1.37

+0.91

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.35

1.39

+0.96

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.58

6.43

+5.15


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
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
611.131.711.241.986.27
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
540.941.471.221.537.16
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
210.350.601.080.671.55
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
621.271.731.232.255.36
VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
200.350.611.070.511.24
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
140.170.281.040.150.30
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
601.151.651.251.596.96
DNP
DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
721.071.541.231.466.82
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
801.782.211.332.589.32

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.

ETF-only high-sharpe Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.58
  • 5-Year: 1.19
  • 10-Year: 1.12
  • All Time: 0.88

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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 ETF-only high-sharpe 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

ETF-only high-sharpe provided a 2.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.29%2.34%2.77%3.39%1.83%1.44%1.64%2.09%2.17%1.75%1.89%2.05%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.56%0.54%0.66%0.76%1.04%0.65%0.92%1.16%1.60%1.37%1.74%1.79%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VHT
Vanguard Health Care ETF
1.72%1.61%1.53%1.36%1.33%1.14%1.21%1.89%1.38%1.31%1.45%1.22%
VPU
Vanguard Utilities ETF
2.54%2.73%3.02%3.49%2.98%2.70%3.17%2.83%3.23%3.18%3.19%3.63%
VDC
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
2.14%2.26%2.33%2.65%2.37%2.14%2.50%2.44%2.78%2.52%2.39%2.55%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
3.33%3.43%4.48%6.44%0.89%0.00%0.00%2.03%1.08%0.10%0.00%0.00%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.37%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%
DNP
DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
7.59%7.81%8.84%9.20%6.93%7.18%7.60%6.11%7.50%7.22%7.62%8.71%
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%

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 ETF-only high-sharpe. 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 ETF-only high-sharpe was 30.38%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 274 trading sessions.

The current ETF-only high-sharpe drawdown is 3.14%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-30.38%Nov 1, 2007339Mar 9, 2009274Apr 9, 2010613
-20.97%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202084Jul 22, 2020107
-11.61%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202543Jun 10, 202577
-11.19%Mar 30, 2022136Oct 12, 2022136Apr 28, 2023272
-9.92%Oct 3, 201857Dec 24, 201836Feb 15, 201993

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.06, 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.

BenchmarkIAUUUPDNPVPUVDCVHTXLKVYMVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.06-0.200.310.530.690.770.880.900.990.92
IAU0.061.00-0.440.090.120.050.040.040.050.060.15
UUP-0.20-0.441.00-0.10-0.16-0.17-0.15-0.16-0.19-0.20-0.08
DNP0.310.09-0.101.000.430.320.280.240.360.310.45
VPU0.530.12-0.160.431.000.630.490.390.600.520.57
VDC0.690.05-0.170.320.631.000.650.530.760.670.67
VHT0.770.04-0.150.280.490.651.000.630.750.770.73
XLK0.880.04-0.160.240.390.530.631.000.710.880.90
VYM0.900.05-0.190.360.600.760.750.711.000.900.82
VTI0.990.06-0.200.310.520.670.770.880.901.000.92
Portfolio0.920.15-0.080.450.570.670.730.900.820.921.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 2, 2007