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Yield & Growth2
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 Yield & Growth2, 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 Jan 17, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of YMAX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Yield & Growth2
0.05%-1.15%1.32%3.26%17.77%
FLTR
VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
0.00%-0.03%0.68%1.88%4.92%6.36%4.28%3.44%
FLRN
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
0.03%0.13%0.80%1.91%4.67%5.79%4.00%2.95%
TBIL
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF
0.04%0.33%0.91%1.87%4.06%4.71%
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
0.06%0.22%0.85%1.91%4.47%5.23%3.57%2.72%
CSHI
Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF
0.03%0.52%1.33%2.57%5.57%5.48%
VUSB
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
0.06%0.02%0.65%1.75%4.41%5.27%
BKLN
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
0.15%0.76%-0.94%0.99%6.95%7.64%5.10%4.48%
SRLN
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF
0.15%0.70%-1.24%0.42%6.75%7.52%4.53%4.54%
MPLX
MPLX LP
-0.04%-5.09%6.79%17.32%15.92%27.29%27.37%17.34%
ET
Energy Transfer LP
-0.47%0.91%16.95%17.10%15.25%23.57%29.01%20.87%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 18, 2024, Yield & Growth2's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -2.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Yield & Growth2 closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.23%0.19%-1.25%0.17%1.32%
20251.73%-1.13%-2.76%-0.57%3.90%3.78%1.35%0.08%2.24%2.02%-0.11%0.36%11.23%
20241.72%3.68%2.56%-1.17%2.51%2.16%-0.26%0.50%1.19%0.37%4.79%-0.44%18.91%

Benchmark Metrics

Yield & Growth2 has an annualized alpha of 4.90%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 18, 2024.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (61.07%) than losses (32.37%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.90% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.55 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
4.90%
Beta
0.55
0.87
Upside Capture
61.07%
Downside Capture
32.37%

Expense Ratio

Yield & Growth2 has an expense ratio of 0.38%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Yield & Growth2 ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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.


Yield & Growth2 Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
Yield & Growth2 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Yield & Growth2 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5959
Sortino Ratio Rank
Yield & Growth2 Omega Ratio Rank: 6969
Omega Ratio Rank
Yield & Growth2 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
Yield & Growth2 Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
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

1.37

0.88

+0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.96

1.37

+0.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.00

1.39

+0.61

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.23

6.43

+4.80


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
FLTR
VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
882.082.411.922.4517.95
FLRN
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
942.493.112.053.1725.95
TBIL
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF
10014.3263.3019.23203.741,015.54
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
10011.0826.386.6845.39285.14
CSHI
Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF
952.643.911.993.1628.27
VUSB
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
995.919.442.909.7550.07
BKLN
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
721.382.161.391.917.15
SRLN
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF
661.331.941.351.746.10
MPLX
MPLX LP
590.650.971.130.953.37
ET
Energy Transfer LP
490.340.631.090.531.46

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.

Yield & Growth2 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.37
  • All Time: 1.51

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Yield & Growth2 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

Yield & Growth2 provided a 13.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio13.50%12.86%9.87%5.61%3.93%3.17%3.97%3.68%3.70%2.58%2.56%2.65%
FLTR
VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
4.86%4.97%5.93%6.07%2.29%0.63%1.49%3.05%2.67%1.69%1.16%0.71%
FLRN
SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF
4.65%4.89%5.67%5.68%1.95%0.39%1.22%2.76%2.39%1.64%1.06%0.63%
TBIL
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF
3.93%4.07%5.02%5.00%1.10%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ICSH
iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF
4.42%4.55%5.24%4.78%1.66%0.42%1.21%2.61%2.20%1.36%0.88%0.54%
CSHI
Neos Enhanced Income Cash Alternative ETF
4.98%5.11%5.72%6.15%1.52%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VUSB
Vanguard Ultra-Short Bond ETF
4.49%4.63%5.16%4.45%1.56%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BKLN
Invesco Senior Loan ETF
7.03%6.95%8.41%8.59%4.93%3.11%3.56%4.86%4.52%3.50%4.54%4.12%
SRLN
SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF
7.69%7.67%8.58%8.44%5.72%4.45%4.91%5.39%4.98%4.01%3.94%4.43%
MPLX
MPLX LP
7.27%7.39%7.33%8.65%8.80%11.30%12.70%10.41%8.22%6.23%5.86%4.33%
ET
Energy Transfer LP
7.00%7.97%6.51%8.95%7.33%7.41%17.27%9.51%9.24%6.66%5.90%7.42%

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 Yield & Growth2. 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 Yield & Growth2 was 11.96%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.

The current Yield & Growth2 drawdown is 1.74%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-11.96%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 202587
-5.75%Jul 11, 202418Aug 5, 202437Sep 26, 202455
-3.24%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-2.81%Apr 4, 202412Apr 19, 202411May 6, 202423
-2.74%Jan 29, 20266Feb 5, 202613Feb 25, 202619

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 14 assets, with an effective number of assets of 13.38, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkTBILICSHVUSBFLTRFLRNMPLXCSHIETBKLNSRLNSMHYMAXQYLDQQQPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.090.110.130.260.270.250.310.300.570.620.780.800.860.940.87
TBIL0.091.000.220.240.150.120.040.030.020.040.05-0.01-0.000.050.050.02
ICSH0.110.221.000.550.080.080.00-0.05-0.040.030.070.020.060.060.080.04
VUSB0.130.240.551.000.080.070.050.02-0.020.090.08-0.010.100.110.090.06
FLTR0.260.150.080.081.000.400.130.190.100.160.220.200.200.220.250.23
FLRN0.270.120.080.070.401.000.100.140.110.210.240.200.270.240.250.26
MPLX0.250.040.000.050.130.101.000.200.600.220.250.190.240.210.180.43
CSHI0.310.03-0.050.020.190.140.201.000.180.300.300.270.340.340.320.35
ET0.300.02-0.04-0.020.100.110.600.181.000.240.260.240.320.220.240.49
BKLN0.570.040.030.090.160.210.220.300.241.000.810.410.560.510.520.55
SRLN0.620.050.070.080.220.240.250.300.260.811.000.470.570.540.570.61
SMH0.78-0.010.02-0.010.200.200.190.270.240.410.471.000.700.760.870.89
YMAX0.80-0.000.060.100.200.270.240.340.320.560.570.701.000.760.820.86
QYLD0.860.050.060.110.220.240.210.340.220.510.540.760.761.000.890.83
QQQ0.940.050.080.090.250.250.180.320.240.520.570.870.820.891.000.90
Portfolio0.870.020.040.060.230.260.430.350.490.550.610.890.860.830.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 18, 2024