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Bill Langley
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 Bill Langley, 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 Oct 24, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of ISTB

Returns By Period

As of Apr 16, 2026, the Bill Langley returned 4.13% Year-To-Date and 10.61% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.80%4.83%2.59%5.27%30.14%19.29%10.91%12.94%
Portfolio
Bill Langley
0.37%4.43%4.13%6.13%27.27%15.42%7.79%10.61%
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
1.81%5.81%-0.84%0.59%33.64%24.92%13.07%17.60%
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
0.79%4.93%2.94%5.88%31.79%20.92%12.49%14.82%
ISCG
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
0.05%6.95%6.91%6.70%39.19%16.24%3.67%11.23%
IJS
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF
-0.02%7.27%9.75%13.01%44.20%12.44%5.67%9.81%
BDOIX
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund
0.74%4.92%8.85%13.26%38.55%16.98%8.06%8.93%
ISTB
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF
-0.04%0.30%0.58%1.37%5.16%4.90%1.95%2.33%
WFBIX
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Fund
0.22%0.22%0.42%0.74%5.78%5.09%0.94%2.01%
IJH
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
-0.29%6.17%8.37%10.35%31.58%14.47%7.16%10.98%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 25, 2012, Bill Langley's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Bill Langley closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.15%0.98%-4.61%5.83%4.13%
20252.40%-1.42%-3.81%-0.22%4.41%3.94%1.33%2.69%2.50%1.50%0.49%0.32%14.77%
2024-0.26%3.63%2.64%-3.69%3.86%1.47%2.81%1.37%1.75%-1.38%5.03%-3.00%14.72%
20236.75%-2.10%1.59%0.49%-0.45%5.06%3.00%-2.11%-4.01%-2.86%7.51%5.81%19.32%
2022-5.12%-1.60%1.17%-6.96%0.18%-6.52%7.11%-3.33%-7.76%5.87%5.13%-4.25%-16.23%
20210.61%2.12%1.83%3.34%0.50%1.37%0.38%1.95%-3.29%4.26%-1.70%2.85%14.90%

Benchmark Metrics

Bill Langley has an annualized alpha of 0.79%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 2012.

  • This portfolio participated in 80.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.32% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.79%
Beta
0.74
0.95
Upside Capture
76.32%
Downside Capture
80.49%

Expense Ratio

Bill Langley has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

Bill Langley ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Bill Langley Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
Bill Langley Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4949
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Bill Langley Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
Bill Langley Omega Ratio Rank: 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
Bill Langley Calmar Ratio Rank: 5858
Calmar Ratio Rank
Bill Langley Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
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

2.56

2.30

+0.26

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.64

3.18

+0.46

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.48

1.43

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.93

3.40

+0.53

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

17.37

15.35

+2.02


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
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
401.992.741.352.127.13
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
672.433.351.453.6716.62
ISCG
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
542.102.901.363.5513.68
IJS
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF
672.303.271.404.9015.78
BDOIX
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund
712.883.811.543.9415.70
ISTB
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF
832.874.521.584.4918.39
WFBIX
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Fund
191.462.141.262.287.29
IJH
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
521.942.801.353.7413.61

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.

Bill Langley Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.56
  • 5-Year: 0.59
  • 10-Year: 0.77
  • All Time: 0.81

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 2.20 to 3.00, 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 Bill Langley 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

Bill Langley provided a 1.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.89%2.02%2.02%2.06%1.77%1.45%1.50%1.95%2.09%1.60%1.96%1.97%
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
0.36%0.36%0.46%0.67%0.91%0.49%0.66%0.99%1.27%1.10%1.43%1.37%
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
1.15%1.17%1.30%1.44%1.66%1.20%1.57%1.85%2.21%1.75%2.01%2.27%
ISCG
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
0.60%0.61%0.84%0.77%0.92%0.62%0.10%0.27%0.40%0.52%1.19%0.64%
IJS
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF
1.35%1.62%1.78%1.42%1.46%1.52%1.00%1.66%1.75%1.41%1.22%1.59%
BDOIX
iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund
2.18%3.08%2.89%2.99%2.91%3.07%2.00%3.08%3.33%1.83%3.57%3.94%
ISTB
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF
4.19%4.12%3.83%2.97%2.01%1.69%2.20%2.75%2.57%2.06%1.90%1.58%
WFBIX
iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index Fund
3.51%3.78%3.68%6.82%2.60%2.04%2.43%2.88%2.71%2.24%2.25%2.20%
IJH
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
1.25%1.36%1.33%1.46%1.68%1.18%1.28%1.63%1.72%1.19%1.60%1.56%

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 Bill Langley. 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 Bill Langley was 27.42%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-27.42%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202093Aug 4, 2020116
-22.51%Nov 9, 2021236Oct 14, 2022330Feb 8, 2024566
-15.58%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019155
-14.68%Dec 5, 202484Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 2025136
-13.3%Jun 24, 2015161Feb 11, 2016103Jul 11, 2016264

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 5.50, 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.

BenchmarkISTBWFBIXBDOIXIJSISCGIWFIJHIVVPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.04-0.090.790.760.800.950.861.000.96
ISTB0.041.000.690.100.030.070.050.040.040.10
WFBIX-0.090.691.00-0.02-0.10-0.06-0.05-0.09-0.08-0.04
BDOIX0.790.10-0.021.000.680.690.720.740.790.84
IJS0.760.03-0.100.681.000.810.640.930.760.85
ISCG0.800.07-0.060.690.811.000.780.880.800.90
IWF0.950.05-0.050.720.640.781.000.760.940.90
IJH0.860.04-0.090.740.930.880.761.000.860.93
IVV1.000.04-0.080.790.760.800.940.861.000.96
Portfolio0.960.10-0.040.840.850.900.900.930.961.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 25, 2012