Big dog

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Big dog, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 22, 2016, Big dog's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +26.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -19.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Big dog closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -17.7%.

Big dog has an annualized alpha of 24.20%, beta of 1.37, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2016.

• This portfolio captured 254.72% of S&P 500 Index gains and 127.65% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 24.20% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Big dog 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.

Big dog ranks 23 for risk / return — below 23% 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.

The current Big dog Sharpe ratio is 1.52 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, 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 Big dog compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Big dog provided a 0.58% 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 Big dog. 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 Big dog was 44.91%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 124 trading sessions.

The current Big dog drawdown is 4.33%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.