Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered)

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered), 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 14, 2019, Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered)'s average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -12.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.3%.

Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) has an annualized alpha of 1.08%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 14, 2019.

• This portfolio participated in 87.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.54% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) has an expense ratio of 0.02%, 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.

Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

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.

Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.84
• 5-Year: 0.43
• All Time: 0.63

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 2.14 to 3.05, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) provided a 2.07% 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 Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered). 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 Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) was 31.74%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 445 trading sessions.

The current Communications Sector (Optimized and Tethered) drawdown is 3.03%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.