Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | Technology | 44.83% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 2.70% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 8.46% |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | Technology | 7.96% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 2.10% |
VTTSX Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund | Diversified Portfolio, Target Retirement Date | 33.95% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defense, Chips, and Stonks, 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 month.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 30, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of PLTR
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.51% | -0.19% | -0.92% | 0.43% | 36.13% | 18.22% | 10.44% | 12.72% |
Portfolio Defense, Chips, and Stonks | 2.04% | -1.46% | -2.58% | -2.04% | 75.90% | 55.36% | 32.38% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 4.99% | 1.62% | 1.52% | 1.89% | 126.54% | 80.29% | 51.53% | 40.00% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 3.97% | -4.00% | 8.21% | 7.98% | 69.88% | 27.59% | 17.99% | 15.92% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.55% | -8.57% | -22.42% | -28.38% | 6.38% | 9.53% | 8.80% | 22.83% |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | -6.20% | -10.02% | -20.81% | -23.32% | 82.05% | 159.13% | 42.40% | — |
VTTSX Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund | 0.07% | -1.76% | -0.15% | 1.77% | 35.09% | 16.16% | 8.40% | 11.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 2.52% | -0.08% | -0.61% | 1.02% | 37.67% | 19.83% | 12.02% | 14.63% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2020, Defense, Chips, and Stonks's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +24.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Defense, Chips, and Stonks closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.97% | -2.08% | -3.72% | 6.50% | -2.58% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -0.11% | -4.74% | -8.81% | 10.62% | 16.13% | 8.98% | 5.39% | 1.08% | 7.78% | 6.99% | 2.24% | -5.54% | 44.12% |
| 2024 | 2.49% | 10.78% | 1.67% | -3.11% | 3.09% | 11.81% | 1.24% | 2.73% | 5.38% | -1.09% | 4.74% | 19.53% | 74.94% |
| 2023 | 6.61% | -0.19% | 6.86% | -0.74% | 20.12% | 6.34% | 4.94% | -2.18% | -5.86% | -0.31% | 11.68% | 10.12% | 70.79% |
| 2022 | -9.47% | -1.92% | 5.60% | -11.07% | 0.72% | -9.94% | 9.04% | -7.07% | -8.64% | 5.77% | 10.28% | -2.11% | -20.06% |
| 2021 | 5.09% | 0.46% | 0.85% | 1.22% | 2.07% | 3.16% | 0.04% | 4.00% | -3.46% | 8.09% | -0.73% | 9.95% | 34.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Defense, Chips, and Stonks has an annualized alpha of 18.75%, beta of 1.30, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2020.
- This portfolio captured 169.81% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 76.55% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 18.75% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 18.75%
- Beta
- 1.30
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 169.81%
- Downside Capture
- 76.55%
Expense Ratio
Defense, Chips, and Stonks has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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
Defense, Chips, and Stonks ranks 54 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.66 | 2.19 | +0.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.79 | 3.49 | +0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.48 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.24 | 3.70 | +0.54 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.47 | 16.45 | -3.97 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 89 | 2.72 | 3.47 | 1.44 | 4.94 | 11.95 |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 89 | 3.26 | 4.51 | 1.56 | 4.58 | 17.90 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 38 | 0.25 | 0.54 | 1.08 | 0.14 | 0.37 |
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. | 72 | 1.47 | 2.03 | 1.27 | 2.39 | 5.65 |
VTTSX Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund | 87 | 2.49 | 3.81 | 1.51 | 2.81 | 12.56 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 80 | 2.30 | 3.63 | 1.50 | 3.94 | 17.63 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Defense, Chips, and Stonks provided a 1.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.13% | 1.11% | 1.28% | 1.61% | 2.22% | 3.03% | 2.13% | 2.49% | 2.40% | 1.66% | 1.58% | 1.43% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 0.71% | 0.70% | 0.94% | 1.71% | 3.02% | 2.24% | 3.05% | 3.54% | 3.11% | 1.87% | 1.43% | 1.13% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.82% | 1.07% | 1.54% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 1.07% | 1.04% |
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% |
PLTR Palantir Technologies 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% |
VTTSX Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund | 2.06% | 2.06% | 2.20% | 2.14% | 2.09% | 5.67% | 1.83% | 2.11% | 2.33% | 1.77% | 1.98% | 1.92% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 Defense, Chips, and Stonks. 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 Defense, Chips, and Stonks was 32.56%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 153 trading sessions.
The current Defense, Chips, and Stonks drawdown is 9.87%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.56% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 153 | May 25, 2023 | 355 |
| -26.89% | Feb 14, 2025 | 35 | Apr 4, 2025 | 26 | May 13, 2025 | 61 |
| -18.84% | Dec 11, 2025 | 74 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -14.09% | Jun 18, 2024 | 35 | Aug 7, 2024 | 26 | Sep 13, 2024 | 61 |
| -10.75% | Aug 2, 2023 | 44 | Oct 3, 2023 | 28 | Nov 10, 2023 | 72 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.02, 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
| Benchmark | PLTR | ITA | MSFT | AVGO | VTTSX | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| PLTR | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.65 |
| ITA | 0.64 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.51 |
| MSFT | 0.74 | 0.43 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| AVGO | 0.69 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.94 |
| VTTSX | 0.96 | 0.54 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.78 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.73 | 0.69 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.81 |
| Portfolio | 0.82 | 0.65 | 0.51 | 0.69 | 0.94 | 0.78 | 0.81 | 1.00 |