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4 Standard Growth
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 4 Standard Growth, 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 Sep 24, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of BILS

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.44%-1.90%-3.41%-1.91%30.31%17.22%10.14%12.44%
Portfolio
4 Standard Growth
0.55%-0.11%0.13%1.31%41.42%20.72%11.37%
BILS
SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF
0.00%0.26%0.85%1.80%3.94%4.65%3.18%
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
0.43%0.76%2.70%2.77%40.78%14.58%3.99%10.15%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.93%4.05%9.95%15.68%119.70%47.06%26.39%31.90%
SPIP
SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF
-0.04%-0.60%0.70%0.81%2.90%2.74%1.27%2.57%
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.71%-0.86%-8.46%-6.31%14.59%17.85%9.33%12.88%
XLI
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.51%-2.86%6.42%6.77%41.45%20.75%12.34%13.62%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.58%-0.25%-4.88%-4.62%50.86%23.28%15.47%21.39%
XLY
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.82%-4.53%-8.50%-8.73%20.25%15.53%5.53%12.02%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 25, 2020, 4 Standard Growth's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 4 Standard Growth closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -5.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.51%-0.27%-4.70%1.78%0.13%
20252.09%-2.61%-5.85%-0.33%7.20%6.66%2.14%2.42%4.63%3.24%-1.31%0.91%20.06%
20240.60%6.04%2.84%-4.58%4.91%3.00%2.24%0.42%1.94%-1.02%6.45%-3.18%20.77%
20239.14%-0.76%2.61%-1.18%3.36%6.66%3.59%-2.47%-5.18%-3.14%10.10%6.74%32.00%
2022-6.56%-1.69%1.50%-9.57%0.41%-9.17%11.20%-4.35%-9.71%6.92%6.52%-6.51%-21.36%
20210.84%4.07%2.75%3.14%0.79%2.41%0.54%2.37%-3.65%6.21%1.15%2.29%25.09%

Benchmark Metrics

4 Standard Growth has an annualized alpha of 1.66%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 25, 2020.

  • This portfolio captured 106.11% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.60% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • With beta of 1.05 and R² of 0.93, 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
1.66%
Beta
1.05
0.93
Upside Capture
106.11%
Downside Capture
96.60%

Expense Ratio

4 Standard Growth has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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

4 Standard Growth ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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.


4 Standard Growth Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
4 Standard Growth Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
4 Standard Growth Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
4 Standard Growth Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
4 Standard Growth Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
4 Standard Growth Martin Ratio Rank: 7575
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

2.26

1.84

+0.42

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.38

2.97

+0.41

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.45

1.40

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.90

1.82

+1.07

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.75

7.76

+4.00


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
BILS
SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF
10016.4175.8828.21133.271,141.98
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
791.892.771.332.358.21
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
973.464.171.575.7320.62
SPIP
SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF
280.680.911.121.103.15
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
300.861.351.170.070.21
XLI
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
832.383.611.452.088.91
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
772.032.971.391.976.54
XLY
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
370.911.541.180.541.88

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.

4 Standard Growth Sharpe ratios as of Apr 7, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.26
  • 5-Year: 0.62
  • 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 1.63 to 2.54, 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 4 Standard Growth 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

4 Standard Growth provided a 1.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.29%1.32%1.37%1.54%1.93%1.19%1.13%1.51%1.72%1.49%3.42%1.55%
BILS
SPDR Bloomberg 3-12 Month T-Bill ETF
3.90%4.08%5.01%4.98%1.61%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
1.01%1.04%1.15%1.35%1.48%0.94%1.04%1.26%1.40%1.26%1.38%1.54%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.28%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
SPIP
SPDR Portfolio TIPS ETF
3.80%4.09%3.36%3.70%7.05%4.53%1.97%2.91%2.80%3.02%1.88%0.14%
XLF
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.59%1.31%1.42%1.71%2.04%1.63%2.03%1.87%2.08%1.48%21.10%1.95%
XLI
Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
1.24%1.29%1.44%1.63%1.63%1.25%1.55%1.94%2.15%1.77%2.07%2.15%
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%
XLY
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
0.82%0.79%0.72%0.78%1.00%0.53%0.82%1.28%1.34%1.20%1.71%1.43%

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 4 Standard Growth. 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 4 Standard Growth was 27.70%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 292 trading sessions.

The current 4 Standard Growth drawdown is 4.62%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-27.7%Jan 5, 2022196Oct 14, 2022292Dec 13, 2023488
-20.25%Jan 24, 202552Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 2025104
-10.75%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 202446Oct 11, 202462
-9.24%Jan 29, 202642Mar 30, 2026
-6.95%Oct 29, 202517Nov 20, 202513Dec 10, 202530

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.90, 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.

BenchmarkBILSSPIPXLFSMHXLIXLYXLKIWMPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.020.150.730.800.800.850.910.810.95
BILS-0.021.000.17-0.05-0.02-0.01-0.02-0.02-0.03-0.02
SPIP0.150.171.000.060.090.120.150.120.150.16
XLF0.73-0.050.061.000.450.790.610.500.740.70
SMH0.80-0.020.090.451.000.570.670.890.650.88
XLI0.80-0.010.120.790.571.000.660.610.810.80
XLY0.85-0.020.150.610.670.661.000.750.750.84
XLK0.91-0.020.120.500.890.610.751.000.660.90
IWM0.81-0.030.150.740.650.810.750.661.000.88
Portfolio0.95-0.020.160.700.880.800.840.900.881.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 25, 2020