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40/60 Jul 2026
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 40/60 Jul 2026, 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 40/60 Jul 2026 returned 4.24% Year-To-Date and 6.80% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
40/60 Jul 2026
0.00%0.02%4.24%4.95%12.55%10.05%5.77%6.80%
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
0.00%-0.69%-0.08%0.26%4.97%3.88%-0.03%1.52%
ANGL
VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
0.03%-0.23%1.27%1.74%7.79%8.23%3.26%6.13%
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
-0.22%-16.83%-8.28%0.10%53.51%37.89%17.28%12.82%
QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
0.32%1.62%7.89%8.26%19.70%19.43%11.82%14.19%
SHV
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.01%0.26%1.47%1.74%3.90%4.63%3.33%2.23%
SPYV
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF
-0.23%0.75%6.98%7.88%20.07%15.23%10.75%11.83%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
-0.52%-1.31%-1.08%-1.51%3.67%-2.05%-6.70%-1.85%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VCSH
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
0.03%-0.26%0.44%0.92%4.56%5.56%2.26%2.66%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
1.00%-1.37%12.02%14.95%28.06%18.65%9.09%10.14%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2013, 40/60 Jul 2026's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 40/60 Jul 2026 closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.70%2.82%-3.23%2.45%1.30%-0.74%4.24%
20251.79%1.31%-0.57%-0.23%1.33%1.97%0.30%1.83%1.94%0.68%1.36%-0.08%12.25%
20240.18%0.86%2.35%-1.99%2.57%0.46%2.31%2.09%1.32%-1.70%2.09%-2.78%7.83%
20233.10%-2.58%2.95%1.06%-1.53%2.00%1.40%-1.17%-2.77%-1.08%5.09%3.15%9.67%
2022-2.31%-0.91%0.84%-3.92%0.80%-4.02%3.87%-2.69%-5.25%3.16%4.70%-1.73%-7.75%
2021-0.92%0.23%1.91%1.90%0.96%0.54%1.32%0.69%-2.24%2.38%-0.71%2.51%8.79%

Benchmark Metrics

40/60 Jul 2026 has an annualized alpha of 2.09%, beta of 0.36, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 41.91% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 40.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.09% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.36 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
2.09%
Beta
0.36
0.80
Upside Capture
40.54%
Downside Capture
41.91%

Expense Ratio

40/60 Jul 2026 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

40/60 Jul 2026 ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


40/60 Jul 2026 Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
40/60 Jul 2026 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7575
Sharpe Ratio Rank
40/60 Jul 2026 Sortino Ratio Rank: 8181
Sortino Ratio Rank
40/60 Jul 2026 Omega Ratio Rank: 8080
Omega Ratio Rank
40/60 Jul 2026 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
40/60 Jul 2026 Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 40/60 Jul 2026 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.45

1.94

+0.51

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.52

2.63

+0.89

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.47

1.35

+0.11

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.87

2.59

+0.29

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.40

11.84

-0.44


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
401.321.941.231.815.44
ANGL
VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
561.812.581.351.938.09
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
351.161.581.221.684.32
QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
541.652.341.292.199.96
SHV
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
10019.49149.5453.77431.382,419.80
SPYV
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF
702.042.861.363.2412.39
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
150.380.621.070.491.19
USD=X
USD Cash
VCSH
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
822.453.821.483.2713.41
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
561.752.391.322.429.39

Sharpe Ratio

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.

40/60 Jul 2026 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.45
  • 5-Year: 0.83
  • 10-Year: 0.94
  • All Time: 0.98

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 40/60 Jul 2026 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

40/60 Jul 2026 provided a 3.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.25%3.27%3.34%2.98%2.23%1.76%2.11%2.66%2.65%2.23%2.41%2.25%
AGG
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
4.00%3.89%3.74%3.13%2.39%1.77%2.14%2.70%2.72%2.32%2.39%2.45%
ANGL
VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
6.39%6.20%6.29%5.27%4.72%3.90%4.67%5.19%5.99%5.25%5.34%5.81%
GDX
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
0.80%0.74%1.19%1.61%1.66%1.67%0.53%0.67%0.50%0.76%0.26%0.85%
QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
0.88%0.94%1.02%1.23%1.59%1.20%1.39%1.60%2.00%1.76%1.96%1.63%
SHV
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.83%4.09%5.02%4.73%1.39%0.00%0.74%2.19%1.66%0.72%0.34%0.03%
SPYV
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF
1.70%1.77%2.29%1.75%2.22%2.10%2.38%2.25%2.97%2.77%2.39%2.53%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
4.63%4.43%4.30%3.38%2.67%1.50%1.50%2.27%2.63%2.43%2.60%2.61%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VCSH
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
4.46%4.35%3.96%3.09%2.01%1.81%2.27%2.87%2.65%2.26%2.10%2.08%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.69%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%

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 40/60 Jul 2026. 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 40/60 Jul 2026 was 16.53%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 80 trading sessions.

The current 40/60 Jul 2026 drawdown is 0.94%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-16.53%Mar 2020
29d2mo 20d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-13.48%Oct 2022
9mo 14d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-6.05%Dec 2018
2mo 22d1mo 13d
4mo 5dOct 2018 - Feb 2019
2015 pullback2015
-5.34%Aug 2015
4mo6mo 24d
10mo 24dApr 2015 - Mar 2016
2025 selloff2025
-5.32%Apr 2025
1mo 6d1mo 7d
2mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025

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 17 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.71, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.65

1.52

1.46

1.45

1.48

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.48, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

40/60 Jul 2026 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

40/60 Jul 2026 has a 0.78 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.78

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.79

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.82

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.84

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 18, 2013

0.85


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QUAL has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.97, while TLT has the lowest at -0.15.

TLT
-0.15
SHV
-0.03
USD=X
0.00
AGG
0.01
VCSH
0.12
GDX
0.17
XLU
0.38
XLE
0.49
XLP
0.56
ANGL
0.56
XLV
0.70
XLF
0.76
VEA
0.80
XLI
0.82
SPYV
0.88
XLK
0.89
QUAL
0.97

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 40/60 Jul 2026. QUAL has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.79, while USD=X has the lowest at 0.00.

USD=X
0.00
SHV
0.10
TLT
0.18
AGG
0.34
GDX
0.38
VCSH
0.40
XLE
0.44
XLU
0.55
XLF
0.57
ANGL
0.61
XLP
0.61
XLK
0.65
XLV
0.65
XLI
0.69
VEA
0.74
SPYV
0.76
QUAL
0.79

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jul 18, 2013
Diversification Analysis

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