Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BKH Black Hills Corporation | Utilities | 6.67% |
ED Consolidated Edison, Inc. | Utilities | 6.67% |
FRT Federal Realty Investment Trust | Real Estate | 6.67% |
GPC Genuine Parts Company | Consumer Cyclical | 6.67% |
HRL Hormel Foods Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 6.67% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | Healthcare | 6.67% |
KMB Kimberly-Clark Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 6.67% |
MO Altria Group, Inc. | Consumer Defensive | 6.67% |
NFG National Fuel Gas Company | Energy | 6.67% |
NWN Northwest Natural Holding Company | Utilities | 6.67% |
PEP PepsiCo, Inc. | Consumer Defensive | 6.67% |
SWK Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | Industrials | 6.67% |
TGT Target Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 6.67% |
UBSI United Bankshares, Inc. | Financial Services | 6.67% |
UVV Universal Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 6.67% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Div Kings, 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 Mar 26, 1990, corresponding to the inception date of NWN
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Div Kings returned 7.50% Year-To-Date and 6.41% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Div Kings | 0.04% | -3.18% | 7.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% | 6.16% | 4.55% | 6.41% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
MO Altria Group, Inc. | 0.43% | -2.94% | 15.96% | 3.55% | 23.23% | 22.72% | 13.73% | 7.41% |
UVV Universal Corporation | -0.74% | -2.15% | 0.68% | -3.31% | -0.85% | 6.00% | 3.68% | 4.62% |
NWN Northwest Natural Holding Company | 0.90% | 2.11% | 16.11% | 23.65% | 30.55% | 9.15% | 4.73% | 3.80% |
BKH Black Hills Corporation | 0.69% | -4.90% | 1.64% | 17.79% | 19.75% | 8.13% | 5.08% | 5.06% |
UBSI United Bankshares, Inc. | 0.63% | 0.59% | 9.60% | 15.20% | 25.92% | 10.33% | 5.61% | 5.37% |
FRT Federal Realty Investment Trust | 0.69% | -2.38% | 8.30% | 10.25% | 12.72% | 7.21% | 4.84% | -0.03% |
HRL Hormel Foods Corporation | 0.27% | -10.20% | -5.60% | -8.15% | -24.60% | -15.15% | -11.54% | -4.17% |
NFG National Fuel Gas Company | -1.16% | 0.79% | 16.66% | 1.68% | 19.25% | 20.98% | 16.78% | 9.88% |
KMB Kimberly-Clark Corporation | -1.48% | -7.00% | -3.54% | -19.67% | -29.74% | -7.18% | -3.30% | -0.03% |
ED Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 1.33% | 2.73% | 17.13% | 20.14% | 8.85% | 10.40% | 13.13% | 7.95% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 27, 1990, Div Kings's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 2000 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -12.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Div Kings closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.26% | 5.37% | -3.91% | -0.09% | 7.50% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.20% | 2.44% | 0.22% | -3.60% | 2.50% | -1.76% | 1.16% | 3.91% | 0.65% | -4.37% | 4.56% | -0.59% | 7.11% |
| 2024 | -2.92% | 1.05% | 5.65% | -0.85% | -1.61% | -2.01% | 9.70% | 2.19% | 0.18% | -3.69% | 4.41% | -6.50% | 4.61% |
| 2023 | 1.87% | -2.85% | -1.16% | 2.15% | -8.33% | 4.76% | 1.96% | -4.62% | -5.20% | -2.79% | 6.97% | 5.63% | -2.82% |
| 2022 | -2.23% | -1.67% | 3.61% | 0.21% | 0.60% | -6.18% | 4.69% | -3.02% | -8.26% | 9.40% | 5.10% | -4.16% | -3.30% |
| 2021 | -1.39% | 4.16% | 10.02% | 1.33% | 2.57% | -0.99% | 0.49% | 0.49% | -5.04% | 3.44% | -1.67% | 10.00% | 24.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Div Kings has an annualized alpha of 5.53%, beta of 0.67, and R² of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.75%) than losses (55.91%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.53% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.67 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
- 5.53%
- Beta
- 0.67
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 74.75%
- Downside Capture
- 55.91%
Expense Ratio
Div Kings 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Div Kings ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.74 | 0.88 | -0.14 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.14 | 1.37 | -0.22 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.21 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.16 | 1.39 | -0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.50 | 6.43 | -2.94 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MO Altria Group, Inc. | 68 | 1.12 | 1.53 | 1.22 | 1.20 | 3.11 |
UVV Universal Corporation | 36 | -0.03 | 0.14 | 1.02 | -0.04 | -0.07 |
NWN Northwest Natural Holding Company | 82 | 1.61 | 2.12 | 1.29 | 3.19 | 6.46 |
BKH Black Hills Corporation | 71 | 1.01 | 1.44 | 1.19 | 1.93 | 4.55 |
UBSI United Bankshares, Inc. | 72 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.82 | 4.95 |
FRT Federal Realty Investment Trust | 59 | 0.59 | 0.99 | 1.12 | 0.97 | 3.83 |
HRL Hormel Foods Corporation | 9 | -0.92 | -1.14 | 0.85 | -0.80 | -1.38 |
NFG National Fuel Gas Company | 66 | 0.92 | 1.37 | 1.18 | 1.24 | 2.69 |
KMB Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 4 | -1.19 | -1.53 | 0.78 | -0.97 | -1.55 |
ED Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 51 | 0.49 | 0.77 | 1.09 | 0.59 | 0.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Div Kings provided a 4.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.13% | 4.30% | 4.12% | 4.11% | 3.68% | 3.27% | 3.78% | 3.17% | 3.48% | 3.00% | 2.87% | 3.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
MO Altria Group, Inc. | 6.39% | 7.21% | 7.65% | 9.52% | 8.05% | 7.43% | 8.29% | 6.57% | 6.07% | 3.56% | 3.48% | 3.73% |
UVV Universal Corporation | 6.25% | 6.18% | 5.87% | 4.72% | 5.95% | 5.64% | 6.30% | 5.29% | 4.80% | 4.11% | 3.33% | 3.71% |
NWN Northwest Natural Holding Company | 3.66% | 4.20% | 4.94% | 4.99% | 4.06% | 3.94% | 4.16% | 2.58% | 3.13% | 3.16% | 3.13% | 3.68% |
BKH Black Hills Corporation | 3.91% | 3.90% | 4.44% | 4.63% | 3.43% | 3.25% | 3.53% | 2.61% | 3.07% | 3.01% | 2.74% | 3.49% |
UBSI United Bankshares, Inc. | 3.60% | 3.88% | 3.94% | 3.86% | 3.56% | 3.89% | 4.32% | 3.54% | 4.37% | 3.83% | 2.85% | 3.49% |
FRT Federal Realty Investment Trust | 4.20% | 4.39% | 2.93% | 4.21% | 4.26% | 3.12% | 4.96% | 3.22% | 3.42% | 2.98% | 2.70% | 2.48% |
HRL Hormel Foods Corporation | 5.26% | 4.89% | 3.60% | 3.43% | 2.28% | 2.01% | 2.00% | 1.86% | 1.76% | 1.87% | 1.67% | 1.26% |
NFG National Fuel Gas Company | 2.30% | 2.65% | 3.36% | 3.91% | 2.97% | 2.83% | 4.30% | 3.72% | 3.30% | 3.00% | 2.84% | 3.67% |
KMB Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 5.26% | 5.00% | 3.72% | 3.88% | 3.42% | 3.19% | 3.17% | 3.00% | 3.51% | 3.22% | 3.22% | 2.77% |
ED Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 2.98% | 3.42% | 3.72% | 3.56% | 3.32% | 3.63% | 4.23% | 3.27% | 3.74% | 3.25% | 3.64% | 4.05% |
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 Div Kings. 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 Div Kings was 42.21%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 250 trading sessions.
The current Div Kings drawdown is 4.29%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.21% | Dec 11, 2007 | 312 | Mar 9, 2009 | 250 | Mar 5, 2010 | 562 |
| -32.52% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 222 | Feb 8, 2021 | 266 |
| -25.76% | Jul 16, 1999 | 163 | Mar 7, 2000 | 165 | Oct 30, 2000 | 328 |
| -23.43% | Apr 11, 2002 | 72 | Jul 23, 2002 | 324 | Nov 3, 2003 | 396 |
| -22.24% | Apr 21, 2022 | 383 | Oct 27, 2023 | 243 | Oct 16, 2024 | 626 |
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 15.00, 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
| Benchmark | HRL | TGT | UBSI | UVV | JNJ | MO | FRT | KMB | NWN | ED | NFG | PEP | BKH | SWK | GPC | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.73 |
| HRL | 0.31 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.49 |
| TGT | 0.50 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.53 |
| UBSI | 0.45 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.34 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.17 | 0.29 | 0.19 | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.55 |
| UVV | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.55 |
| JNJ | 0.46 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.23 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.31 | 0.51 |
| MO | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.23 | 0.31 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.54 |
| FRT | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.27 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.54 |
| KMB | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.23 | 0.39 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.53 |
| NWN | 0.34 | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.44 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.55 |
| ED | 0.34 | 0.28 | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.45 | 0.22 | 0.27 | 0.53 |
| NFG | 0.43 | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.23 | 0.37 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.22 | 0.40 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.55 |
| PEP | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.35 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.33 | 0.22 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.54 |
| BKH | 0.39 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.34 | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.58 |
| SWK | 0.58 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.60 |
| GPC | 0.56 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.29 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.62 |
| Portfolio | 0.73 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 1.00 |