Defensive investing

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defensive investing, 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.

As of Apr 8, 2026, the Defensive investing returned 0.03% Year-To-Date and 18.80% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 19, 2010, Defensive investing's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -29.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Defensive investing closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -15.5%.

Defensive investing has an annualized alpha of 5.24%, beta of 1.09, and R² of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2010.

• This portfolio captured 128.67% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.94% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.24% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• With beta of 1.09 and R² of 0.55, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Defensive investing has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Defensive investing ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% 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.

Defensive investing Sharpe ratios as of Apr 8, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 2.04
• 5-Year: 0.67
• 10-Year: 0.74
• All Time: 0.68

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 1.99 to 2.87, 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 Defensive investing compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Defensive investing provided a 1.18% 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 Defensive investing. 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 Defensive investing was 51.20%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.

The current Defensive investing drawdown is 10.79%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.