Best

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Best, 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 11, 2026, the Best returned -2.84% Year-To-Date and 16.29% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 29, 2012, Best's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +21.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Best closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.4%.

Best has an annualized alpha of 9.50%, beta of 0.57, and R² of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 2012.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (85.63%) than losses (51.86%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.50% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• Beta of 0.57 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Best has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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.

Best ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

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.

Best Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.39
• 5-Year: 1.23
• 10-Year: 1.46
• All Time: 1.61

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 Best compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Best provided a 1.29% 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 Best. 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 Best was 21.70%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 134 trading sessions.

The current Best drawdown is 3.19%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.