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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in $1, 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 9, 2026, the $1 returned 5.43% Year-To-Date and 9.54% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
$1
0.11%0.82%5.43%6.53%14.41%13.36%9.74%9.54%
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.01%0.29%1.54%1.78%3.88%4.62%3.42%2.19%
FLOT
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
0.00%0.41%1.87%2.15%4.85%5.60%4.20%3.03%
IAK
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF
-1.50%1.08%-1.85%2.23%-0.74%17.31%12.61%12.15%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.20%-8.43%0.26%3.08%30.27%29.88%17.71%12.71%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
2.15%4.93%28.09%25.10%55.42%31.33%22.26%25.04%
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
-0.44%-1.32%7.54%8.22%4.50%7.23%6.10%7.21%
XLV
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
-0.24%6.38%-0.98%1.65%15.62%7.16%6.05%9.65%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 17, 2011, $1's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, $1 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.00%2.39%-4.33%3.27%2.64%-0.46%5.43%
20251.88%1.59%0.01%-0.08%1.27%1.45%-0.67%1.96%2.44%0.76%2.52%0.30%14.23%
20241.79%2.08%2.58%-1.58%2.39%0.91%1.71%2.73%1.05%-0.89%2.20%-2.39%13.12%
20232.03%-1.26%1.95%1.56%-0.98%2.51%1.56%-0.67%-1.91%0.68%3.95%1.88%11.71%
2022-1.82%-0.15%2.23%-2.67%-0.38%-2.73%2.25%-1.82%-3.70%5.02%3.70%-1.54%-2.03%
2021-1.24%0.21%2.40%2.55%1.49%-0.22%1.61%1.57%-2.75%3.08%-0.82%4.05%12.36%

Benchmark Metrics

$1 has an annualized alpha of 3.05%, beta of 0.44, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 17, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (47.03%) than losses (40.15%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.05% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.44 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
3.05%
Beta
0.44
0.87
Upside Capture
47.03%
Downside Capture
40.15%

Expense Ratio

$1 has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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

$1 ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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.


$1 Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
$1 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
$1 Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
$1 Omega Ratio Rank: 7777
Omega Ratio Rank
$1 Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
$1 Martin Ratio Rank: 4141
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 $1 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.44

1.94

+0.51

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.51

2.63

+0.88

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.46

1.35

+0.11

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.58

2.59

-0.01

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.66

11.84

-1.18


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
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.64174.6688.16356.402,826.06
FLOT
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
996.5411.793.2211.27104.83
IAK
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF
8-0.050.041.00-0.10-0.22
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
331.141.521.231.523.80
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
772.533.061.423.5011.58
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
150.360.601.070.470.91
XLV
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
321.051.681.191.503.60

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.

$1 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.44
  • 5-Year: 1.33
  • 10-Year: 1.13
  • All Time: 1.10

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 $1 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

$1 provided a 2.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.60%2.62%2.99%2.92%1.52%0.90%1.18%1.93%1.88%1.31%1.15%1.03%
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.86%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
FLOT
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
4.54%4.84%5.82%5.66%2.06%0.43%1.25%2.78%2.41%1.46%0.97%0.53%
IAK
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF
2.68%1.69%1.49%1.44%1.69%2.26%2.07%1.84%2.33%1.62%1.68%1.62%
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%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.41%0.54%0.66%0.76%1.04%0.65%0.92%1.16%1.60%1.37%1.74%1.79%
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
2.62%2.75%2.77%2.63%2.47%2.28%2.50%2.57%3.04%2.62%2.53%2.52%
XLV
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
1.64%1.60%1.67%1.59%1.47%1.33%1.49%2.17%1.57%1.47%1.60%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 $1. 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 $1 was 18.53%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.

The current $1 drawdown is 0.73%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-18.53%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo 1d
5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-9.44%Sep 2022
5mo 12d6mo 5d
11mo 17dApr 2022 - Apr 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-7.80%Dec 2018
3mo 4d1mo 23d
4mo 27dSep 2018 - Feb 2019
2011 pullback2011
-7.30%Oct 2011
2mo 27d24d
3mo 21dJul 2011 - Oct 2011
2025 selloff2025
-5.70%Apr 2025
5d27d
1mo 2dApr 2025 - May 2025

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.56, 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

1.91

1.64

1.50

1.40

1.40

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.40, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

$1 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

$1 has a 0.70 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

0.70

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

0.77

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

0.84

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

0.88

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 17, 2011

0.90


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XLK has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.89, while BIL has the lowest at 0.00.

BIL
0.00
IAU
0.04
FLOT
0.13
XLP
0.59
IAK
0.67
XLV
0.72
XLK
0.89

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. $1. XLV has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.80, while BIL has the lowest at 0.00.

BIL
0.00
FLOT
0.15
IAU
0.24
XLP
0.72
IAK
0.74
XLK
0.76
XLV
0.80

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 17, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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