Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Defense ETF's, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 13, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of SHLD
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -4.45% | -3.95% | -2.02% | 16.73% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio Defense ETF's | 2.65% | -7.73% | 9.94% | 9.11% | 54.62% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AIRR First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | 2.15% | -5.23% | 15.16% | 16.89% | 64.64% | 33.38% | 22.72% | 20.74% |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 2.39% | -8.56% | 8.35% | 8.97% | 45.28% | 28.92% | 19.15% | 17.98% |
XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 2.35% | -10.28% | 7.80% | 10.02% | 61.14% | 31.26% | 16.10% | 18.34% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 2.24% | -10.69% | 4.24% | 6.95% | 45.80% | 25.76% | 17.41% | 15.49% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 3.73% | -4.67% | 13.41% | 5.02% | 56.65% | — | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2023, Defense ETF's's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, Defense ETF's closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.47% | 3.45% | -7.95% | 2.65% | 9.94% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.47% | -2.12% | 0.37% | 5.80% | 10.81% | 7.01% | 3.52% | 1.76% | 7.99% | 1.81% | -5.55% | 3.41% | 47.07% |
| 2024 | -2.21% | 8.43% | 4.43% | -2.33% | 6.36% | -3.20% | 7.79% | 2.68% | 1.14% | -1.31% | 9.76% | -6.34% | 26.45% |
| 2023 | -2.48% | 1.26% | 8.23% | 6.56% | 13.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
Defense ETF's has an annualized alpha of 22.20%, beta of 0.92, and R² of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2023.
- This portfolio captured 151.71% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 35.76% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 22.20% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R² of 0.54, 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
- 22.20%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 151.71%
- Downside Capture
- 35.76%
Expense Ratio
Defense ETF's has an expense ratio of 0.52%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Defense ETF's ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.35 | 0.92 | +1.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.09 | 1.41 | +1.68 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.21 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.11 | 1.41 | +2.70 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.10 | 6.61 | +8.49 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIRR First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | 94 | 2.29 | 2.99 | 1.39 | 5.06 | 17.74 |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 91 | 2.09 | 2.80 | 1.39 | 3.37 | 13.40 |
XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 91 | 2.17 | 2.84 | 1.36 | 3.62 | 12.65 |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 89 | 1.97 | 2.60 | 1.37 | 2.96 | 11.32 |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 92 | 2.22 | 2.89 | 1.38 | 3.90 | 11.34 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Defense ETF's provided a 0.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.37% | 0.42% | 0.57% | 0.53% | 0.48% | 0.46% | 0.54% | 0.69% | 0.73% | 0.53% | 0.79% | 1.05% |
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AIRR First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | 0.15% | 0.19% | 0.18% | 0.23% | 0.12% | 0.05% | 0.10% | 0.20% | 0.43% | 0.30% | 0.08% | 0.47% |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.39% | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.67% | 0.83% | 0.59% | 0.88% | 0.95% | 0.90% | 0.67% | 1.70% | 1.41% |
XAR SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.34% | 0.40% | 0.66% | 0.54% | 0.50% | 0.83% | 0.63% | 0.75% | 1.19% | 0.76% | 1.09% | 2.31% |
ITA iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.48% | 0.55% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.95% | 0.82% | 1.07% | 1.54% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 1.07% | 1.04% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.48% | 0.55% | 0.53% | 0.26% | 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 Defense ETF's. 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 Defense ETF's was 13.63%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Defense ETF's drawdown is 7.73%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.63% | Mar 3, 2026 | 20 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -12.95% | Jan 24, 2025 | 50 | Apr 4, 2025 | 15 | Apr 28, 2025 | 65 |
| -10.32% | Oct 9, 2025 | 31 | Nov 20, 2025 | 29 | Jan 5, 2026 | 60 |
| -8.6% | Nov 12, 2024 | 26 | Dec 18, 2024 | 20 | Jan 21, 2025 | 46 |
| -7.08% | Jan 20, 2026 | 13 | Feb 5, 2026 | 16 | Mar 2, 2026 | 29 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | SHLD | AIRR | ITA | XAR | PPA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.72 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| SHLD | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.83 |
| AIRR | 0.72 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.83 |
| ITA | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.94 | 0.92 |
| XAR | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.95 |
| PPA | 0.65 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.94 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.67 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.92 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 1.00 |