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CHARLES
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SCHD 50.00%SCHG 50.00%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 CHARLES, 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 CHARLES returned 12.09% Year-To-Date and 15.99% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.64%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
CHARLES
-2.02%0.89%12.09%11.51%25.01%20.29%12.41%15.99%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.89%2.41%18.75%18.75%26.41%15.14%8.31%12.64%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
-2.99%-0.41%3.59%2.53%20.65%23.83%14.97%18.38%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, CHARLES's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, CHARLES closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.41%1.57%-3.55%8.82%4.17%-2.39%12.09%
20251.97%-0.76%-4.54%-3.10%5.03%4.31%1.73%3.14%1.68%1.29%0.63%-0.01%11.50%
20241.38%4.39%3.29%-4.24%4.06%3.55%2.64%2.07%1.72%-0.13%5.89%-3.04%23.27%
20236.01%-2.24%3.77%0.29%1.20%6.07%3.86%-1.22%-4.74%-2.66%8.76%5.32%26.13%
2022-5.82%-2.95%3.79%-8.68%0.68%-7.97%8.39%-3.99%-8.75%7.84%5.47%-5.70%-18.24%
2021-0.81%3.24%5.39%4.95%0.71%2.73%1.99%2.99%-4.56%6.66%-0.84%4.25%29.52%

Benchmark Metrics

CHARLES has an annualized alpha of 2.73%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

  • This portfolio captured 103.83% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.40% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.73% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.98, 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
2.73%
Beta
0.96
0.98
Upside Capture
103.83%
Downside Capture
91.40%

Expense Ratio

CHARLES has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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

CHARLES ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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.


CHARLES Risk / Return Rank: 7272
Overall Rank
CHARLES Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CHARLES Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
CHARLES Omega Ratio Rank: 6868
Omega Ratio Rank
CHARLES Calmar Ratio Rank: 8080
Calmar Ratio Rank
CHARLES Martin Ratio Rank: 8383
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 CHARLES and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.58

2.01

+0.58

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.54

2.71

+0.82

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.47

1.36

+0.11

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.48

2.69

+1.79

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

19.13

12.34

+6.79


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
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
872.553.941.466.0714.90
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
381.391.901.251.344.47

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.

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

  • 1-Year: 2.58
  • 5-Year: 0.76
  • 10-Year: 0.91
  • All Time: 0.96

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 1.65 to 2.54, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CHARLES 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

CHARLES provided a 1.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.82%2.09%2.02%1.98%1.97%1.60%1.84%1.90%2.17%1.82%1.96%2.10%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.27%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.37%0.36%0.39%0.46%0.55%0.42%0.52%0.82%1.27%1.01%1.04%1.22%

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 CHARLES. 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 CHARLES was 32.57%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.

The current CHARLES drawdown is 2.39%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-32.57%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo 1d
5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-24.44%Oct 2022
9mo 18d1y 2mo
1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-19.04%Dec 2018
3mo 4d3mo 11d
6mo 15dSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2025 selloff2025
-18.02%Apr 2025
4mo 4d2mo 25d
6mo 29dDec 2024 - Jul 2025
2016 correction2016
-11.98%Feb 2016
8mo 28d2mo 2d
11moMay 2015 - Apr 2016

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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

1.30

1.16

1.11

1.08

1.07

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.07, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

CHARLES correlation to the S&P 500 Index

CHARLES has a 0.90 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

0.90

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

0.96

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

0.98

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

0.98

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2011

0.98


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while SCHD has the lowest at 0.82.

SCHD
0.82
SCHG
0.94

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. CHARLES. SCHG has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.93, while SCHD has the lowest at 0.87.

SCHD
0.87
SCHG
0.93

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

SCHDSCHG
SCHD1.000.66
SCHG0.661.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 21, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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