Boring ETF strategy USD v4

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Boring ETF strategy USD v4, 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 never rebalanced.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2024, Boring ETF strategy USD v4's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, Boring ETF strategy USD v4 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 10, 2025 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.

Boring ETF strategy USD v4 has an annualized alpha of 17.35%, beta of 0.49, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2024.

• This portfolio captured 143.91% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.28% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• Beta of 0.49 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.19 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
• R² of 0.19 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Boring ETF strategy USD v4 has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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.

Boring ETF strategy USD v4 ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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.

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.

Boring ETF strategy USD v4 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 17, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 3.04
• All Time: 1.36

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 2.32 to 3.14, 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 Boring ETF strategy USD v4 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Boring ETF strategy USD v4 provided a 0.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Boring ETF strategy USD v4. 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 Boring ETF strategy USD v4 was 20.30%, occurring on Apr 9, 2025. Recovery took 32 trading sessions.

The current Boring ETF strategy USD v4 drawdown is 0.32%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.