Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
XLG Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 90% |
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Simple Equity and Money Market, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 9, 2026, the Simple Equity and Money Market returned 5.04% Year-To-Date and 15.72% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Simple Equity and Money Market | 0.06% | -0.96% | 5.04% | 4.66% | 23.12% | 21.76% | 14.55% | 15.72% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.00% | -0.18% | 1.76% | 1.89% | 4.64% | 5.17% | 3.37% | 3.08% |
XLG Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | 0.06% | -1.03% | 5.19% | 4.76% | 25.02% | 23.53% | 15.66% | 17.03% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 16, 2012, Simple Equity and Money Market's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Simple Equity and Money Market closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.35% | -2.84% | -3.83% | 10.59% | 5.21% | -3.04% | 5.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.59% | -1.96% | -6.25% | -0.39% | 6.76% | 5.50% | 3.12% | 1.86% | 4.41% | 3.74% | -0.45% | -0.32% | 18.29% |
| 2024 | 2.67% | 5.69% | 2.12% | -3.37% | 6.09% | 5.42% | -0.28% | 1.93% | 2.24% | -0.63% | 4.91% | 0.50% | 30.41% |
| 2023 | 6.29% | -1.41% | 6.71% | 2.29% | 3.58% | 5.30% | 2.98% | -0.66% | -4.55% | -1.20% | 8.45% | 3.09% | 34.56% |
| 2022 | -4.62% | -3.59% | 4.29% | -9.64% | -0.79% | -6.85% | 9.11% | -5.05% | -8.76% | 5.39% | 4.18% | -6.45% | -22.24% |
| 2021 | -0.65% | 1.16% | 3.42% | 5.30% | -0.17% | 3.91% | 2.74% | 3.45% | -4.38% | 7.45% | 0.44% | 2.85% | 28.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
Simple Equity and Money Market has an annualized alpha of 2.49%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 16, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.15%) than losses (90.84%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.49% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.95, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.49%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 99.15%
- Downside Capture
- 90.84%
Expense Ratio
Simple Equity and Money Market has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
Simple Equity and Money Market ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simple Equity and Money Market and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.90 | 1.94 | -0.04 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.59 | 2.63 | -0.04 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.35 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.10 | 2.59 | -0.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.89 | 11.84 | -3.96 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 95 | 3.12 | 5.31 | 1.66 | 6.66 | 26.11 |
XLG Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | 55 | 1.86 | 2.51 | 1.33 | 2.02 | 7.56 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Simple Equity and Money Market provided a 0.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.91% | 0.96% | 0.92% | 1.16% | 1.89% | 1.31% | 1.25% | 1.62% | 2.04% | 1.82% | 1.87% | 1.88% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTIP Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 3.59% | 3.81% | 2.70% | 2.86% | 6.84% | 4.68% | 1.20% | 1.95% | 2.45% | 1.52% | 0.76% | 0.00% |
XLG Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | 0.61% | 0.64% | 0.72% | 0.97% | 1.34% | 0.94% | 1.25% | 1.58% | 2.00% | 1.85% | 2.00% | 2.09% |
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 Simple Equity and Money Market. 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 Simple Equity and Money Market was 27.80%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.
The current Simple Equity and Money Market drawdown is 3.34%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -27.80%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 15d | 4mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.74%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moJan 2022 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.60%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 19d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.86%Dec 2018 | 2mo 21d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 10dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2015 correction2015 | -12.18%Aug 2015 | 1mo 5d | 2mo 10d | 3mo 15dJul 2015 - Nov 2015 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.22, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.01, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Simple Equity and Money Market correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 16, 2012 | 0.96 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XLG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while VTIP has the lowest at 0.07.
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