Asset Allocation
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.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.11% | 1.87% | -3.32% | 0.78% | 1.35% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.45% | -0.04% | -2.21% | -0.61% | 3.68% | 2.97% | 2.20% | 0.81% | 4.11% | 3.27% | 0.32% | -0.43% | 17.59% |
| 2024 | 1.95% | 2.49% | 2.82% | -1.80% | 2.98% | 1.90% | 1.40% | 1.77% | 2.39% | -0.02% | 3.12% | -1.68% | 18.60% |
| 2023 | 3.63% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.58 | 0.88 | +0.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 1.37 | +0.91 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.21 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.35 | 1.39 | +0.96 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.58 | 6.43 | +5.15 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 61 | 1.13 | 1.71 | 1.24 | 1.98 | 6.27 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VHT Vanguard Health Care ETF | 21 | 0.35 | 0.60 | 1.08 | 0.67 | 1.55 |
VPU Vanguard Utilities ETF | 62 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 1.23 | 2.25 | 5.36 |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 20 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 0.51 | 1.24 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 14 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 60 | 1.15 | 1.65 | 1.25 | 1.59 | 6.96 |
DNP DNP Select Income Fund Inc. | 72 | 1.07 | 1.54 | 1.23 | 1.46 | 6.82 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 80 | 1.78 | 2.21 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.32 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ETF-only high-sharpe provided a 2.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.29% | 2.34% | 2.77% | 3.39% | 1.83% | 1.44% | 1.64% | 2.09% | 2.17% | 1.75% | 1.89% | 2.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 274 | Apr 9, 2010 | 613 |
| -20.97% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 84 | Jul 22, 2020 | 107 |
| -11.61% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 43 | Jun 10, 2025 | 77 |
| -11.19% | Mar 30, 2022 | 136 | Oct 12, 2022 | 136 | Apr 28, 2023 | 272 |
| -9.92% | Oct 3, 2018 | 57 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 93 |
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
| Benchmark | IAU | UUP | DNP | VPU | VDC | VHT | XLK | VYM | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | -0.20 | 0.31 | 0.53 | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.99 | 0.92 |
| IAU | 0.06 | 1.00 | -0.44 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| UUP | -0.20 | -0.44 | 1.00 | -0.10 | -0.16 | -0.17 | -0.15 | -0.16 | -0.19 | -0.20 | -0.08 |
| DNP | 0.31 | 0.09 | -0.10 | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.45 |
| VPU | 0.53 | 0.12 | -0.16 | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 0.57 |
| VDC | 0.69 | 0.05 | -0.17 | 0.32 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.53 | 0.76 | 0.67 | 0.67 |
| VHT | 0.77 | 0.04 | -0.15 | 0.28 | 0.49 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.73 |
| XLK | 0.88 | 0.04 | -0.16 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.53 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.88 | 0.90 |
| VYM | 0.90 | 0.05 | -0.19 | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.82 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.06 | -0.20 | 0.31 | 0.52 | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.92 | 0.15 | -0.08 | 0.45 | 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.90 | 0.82 | 0.92 | 1.00 |