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Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14
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 Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14, 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 Jul 28, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of LVHI

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14
-0.52%-2.95%6.44%19.33%60.00%27.95%18.77%
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
0.29%3.32%11.30%19.25%43.56%21.51%16.36%
FNDF
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF
-0.53%0.92%8.87%15.94%53.22%20.19%12.57%11.19%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-2.19%-3.55%-1.41%31.08%18.47%11.96%14.19%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.34%-4.65%-2.77%39.07%22.97%13.18%19.05%
SPYV
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF
0.12%-1.69%0.22%2.78%24.76%13.92%10.52%11.46%
FNDB
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF
0.22%-0.52%3.22%6.16%33.21%16.72%11.63%13.15%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-0.78%-5.36%-5.50%49.54%23.50%15.02%21.67%
WMT
Walmart Inc.
0.84%1.82%13.14%23.74%52.55%37.98%24.34%20.62%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
-1.94%-9.32%8.34%20.10%53.58%32.68%21.72%14.14%
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
-3.45%-13.37%2.13%51.17%142.95%43.94%23.23%16.57%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 29, 2016, Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.55%6.10%-6.63%-0.09%6.44%
20254.31%0.49%0.09%0.08%3.66%4.07%1.29%3.72%6.84%2.28%4.63%5.63%43.73%
2024-0.13%2.82%5.28%-0.84%6.64%0.72%1.74%2.70%3.09%0.64%2.72%-3.29%23.99%
20235.21%-3.91%5.83%2.01%-1.54%3.49%4.11%-1.26%-4.29%0.13%6.34%2.04%18.88%
2022-1.82%0.99%3.78%-5.28%-1.91%-7.39%5.58%-4.07%-5.83%6.20%7.92%-2.10%-5.26%
2021-0.27%1.19%1.56%3.92%3.59%-0.53%0.55%0.63%-3.64%5.87%-2.31%3.79%14.86%

Benchmark Metrics

Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 has an annualized alpha of 7.13%, beta of 0.68, and R² of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 2016.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (84.72%) than losses (62.56%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.13% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.68 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
7.13%
Beta
0.68
0.70
Upside Capture
84.72%
Downside Capture
62.56%

Expense Ratio

Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 Risk / Return Rank: 9090
Overall Rank
Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9393
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 Sortino Ratio Rank: 8989
Sortino Ratio Rank
Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 Omega Ratio Rank: 9595
Omega Ratio Rank
Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 Martin Ratio Rank: 8484
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

2.32

0.88

+1.44

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.77

1.37

+1.40

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.48

1.21

+0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.84

1.39

+2.45

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.13

6.43

+6.70


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
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
932.523.221.563.1415.92
FNDF
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF
922.333.041.463.6814.10
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
530.981.491.231.537.13
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
581.041.621.231.937.00
SPYV
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF
400.821.241.191.105.14
FNDB
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF
631.221.751.271.697.82
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
571.101.671.231.885.72
WMT
Walmart Inc.
871.722.651.333.9210.75
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
791.782.211.332.589.32
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
802.002.131.382.708.21

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.

Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.32
  • 5-Year: 1.28
  • All Time: 1.07

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 is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 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

Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 provided a 1.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.22%1.35%1.43%1.67%1.80%1.43%1.51%1.87%2.18%1.48%1.56%1.48%
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
4.52%4.92%3.98%8.12%7.74%4.13%3.97%6.67%10.67%3.38%2.02%0.00%
FNDF
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF
3.16%3.44%4.01%3.41%3.10%3.54%2.17%3.20%3.47%2.32%2.42%2.08%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SPYV
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF
1.82%1.77%2.29%1.75%2.22%2.10%2.38%2.25%2.97%2.77%2.39%2.53%
FNDB
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF
1.60%1.62%1.74%1.80%1.98%1.63%2.15%2.23%2.41%1.91%2.06%2.26%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.43%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
WMT
Walmart Inc.
0.76%0.84%0.92%1.45%1.58%1.52%1.50%1.78%2.23%2.07%2.89%3.20%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14. 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 Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 was 27.30%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.

The current Sharpe Optimized SDB Sep 14 drawdown is 8.66%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-27.3%Feb 20, 202022Mar 20, 202083Jul 20, 2020105
-18.95%Apr 21, 2022123Oct 14, 2022123Apr 13, 2023246
-13.92%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201871Apr 8, 2019300
-13.48%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202562
-11.89%Jan 30, 202635Mar 20, 2026

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.87, 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.

BenchmarkIAUSLVWMTREZVDEXLPIXCLVHIUSRTVGTQQQFNDFSPYVVOOFNDBPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.060.190.350.450.460.510.470.570.560.900.910.740.861.000.890.78
IAU0.061.000.770.050.140.080.090.130.040.130.050.060.220.040.060.050.49
SLV0.190.771.000.060.160.180.130.230.150.170.170.180.340.160.190.190.64
WMT0.350.050.061.000.260.150.570.150.230.300.250.290.260.370.350.350.41
REZ0.450.140.160.261.000.220.540.230.360.930.310.320.400.510.450.490.45
VDE0.460.080.180.150.221.000.250.970.430.310.300.290.550.600.460.640.53
XLP0.510.090.130.570.540.251.000.260.430.570.330.370.450.610.520.560.51
IXC0.470.130.230.150.230.970.261.000.480.320.310.310.620.600.470.640.57
LVHI0.570.040.150.230.360.430.430.481.000.440.440.450.720.620.570.620.55
USRT0.560.130.170.300.930.310.570.320.441.000.410.420.500.620.560.610.54
VGT0.900.050.170.250.310.300.330.310.440.411.000.970.610.640.900.690.69
QQQ0.910.060.180.290.320.290.370.310.450.420.971.000.620.650.910.700.70
FNDF0.740.220.340.260.400.550.450.620.720.500.610.621.000.770.740.790.77
SPYV0.860.040.160.370.510.600.610.600.620.620.640.650.771.000.860.960.72
VOO1.000.060.190.350.450.460.520.470.570.560.900.910.740.861.000.890.78
FNDB0.890.050.190.350.490.640.560.640.620.610.690.700.790.960.891.000.76
Portfolio0.780.490.640.410.450.530.510.570.550.540.690.700.770.720.780.761.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jul 29, 2016