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XLK ETF
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


XLK 100.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in XLK ETF, 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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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the XLK ETF returned 25.39% Year-To-Date and 24.71% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
XLK ETF
-6.66%2.72%25.39%23.33%52.15%30.43%21.75%24.71%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
-6.66%6.25%25.39%23.33%52.15%30.43%21.75%24.71%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 1998, XLK ETF's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +24.8%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -24.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, XLK ETF closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +16.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.06%-3.56%-4.10%20.02%19.76%-5.61%25.39%
2025-0.74%-2.29%-8.29%1.69%9.97%9.85%3.76%-0.11%7.53%6.68%-4.81%0.75%24.61%
20242.70%4.70%0.79%-5.76%7.08%7.84%-3.28%0.70%2.65%-1.56%5.17%-0.35%21.63%
20239.26%0.41%10.86%-0.12%8.92%6.05%2.58%-1.51%-6.48%0.05%12.90%4.18%56.02%
2022-6.84%-4.88%3.34%-11.02%-0.69%-9.26%13.45%-6.21%-11.97%7.65%6.33%-8.21%-27.73%
2021-0.84%1.37%1.84%5.19%-0.93%6.89%3.89%3.56%-5.84%8.18%4.45%3.25%34.74%

Benchmark Metrics

XLK ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.36%, beta of 1.18, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 23, 1998.

  • This portfolio captured 145.21% of S&P 500 Index gains and 121.68% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.36% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.36%
Beta
1.18
0.76
Upside Capture
145.21%
Downside Capture
121.68%

Expense Ratio

XLK ETF has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

XLK ETF ranks 47 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.


XLK ETF Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
XLK ETF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
XLK ETF Sortino Ratio Rank: 3737
Sortino Ratio Rank
XLK ETF Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
XLK ETF Calmar Ratio Rank: 5757
Calmar Ratio Rank
XLK ETF Martin Ratio Rank: 3838
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for XLK ETF and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.45

2.01

+0.45

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.98

2.71

+0.26

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.36

+0.04

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.38

2.69

+0.70

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.25

12.34

-1.10


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
752.452.981.413.3811.25

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.

XLK ETF Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.45
  • 5-Year: 0.87
  • 10-Year: 1.01
  • All Time: 0.40

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 XLK ETF 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

XLK ETF provided a 0.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.42%0.54%0.66%0.76%1.04%0.65%0.92%1.16%1.60%1.37%1.74%1.79%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.42%0.54%0.66%0.76%1.04%0.65%0.92%1.16%1.60%1.37%1.74%1.79%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.17
2025$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.78
2024$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.76
2023$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.73
2022$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.65
2021$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.56

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 XLK ETF. 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 XLK ETF was 82.05%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3619 trading sessions.

The current XLK ETF drawdown is 9.04%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Dot-com crash2000–2002
-82.05%Oct 2002
2y 6mo14y 4mo
16y 11moMar 2000 - Feb 2017
Bear market2022
-33.56%Oct 2022
9mo 18d8mo 6d
1y 5moDec 2021 - Jun 2023
COVID crash2020
-31.15%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 18d
3mo 20dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2025 selloff2025
-25.66%Apr 2025
1mo 17d2mo 5d
3mo 22dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-23.78%Dec 2018
2mo 21d3mo 10d
6mo 1dOct 2018 - Apr 2019

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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

XLK ETF correlation to the S&P 500 Index

XLK ETF has a 0.85 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.85

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.88

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.91

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.89

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 23, 1998

0.86


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

XLK
0.86

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. XLK ETF

XLK
1.00
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