MerrilEdge

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MerrilEdge, 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 Jul 9, 2021, MerrilEdge's average daily return is +0.18%, while the average monthly return is +3.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.6 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Dec 2024 with a return of +50.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, MerrilEdge closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2024 with a return of +31.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 19, 2024 at -23.8%.

MerrilEdge has an annualized alpha of 39.54%, beta of 1.03, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 09, 2021.

• This portfolio captured 187.63% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 43.58% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.24 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MerrilEdge has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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.

MerrilEdge ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% 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.

MerrilEdge Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 2.46
• All Time: 1.30

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 2.19 to 2.99, 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 MerrilEdge compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

MerrilEdge provided a 4.17% 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 MerrilEdge. 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 MerrilEdge was 38.56%, occurring on Oct 10, 2022. Recovery took 192 trading sessions.

The current MerrilEdge drawdown is 10.70%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.