Investment Practicum

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Investment Practicum, 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.

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Investment Practicum returned 0.16% Year-To-Date and 11.73% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 24, 2014, Investment Practicum's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Investment Practicum closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.

Investment Practicum has an annualized alpha of 2.62%, beta of 0.82, and R² of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 24, 2014.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (88.47%) than losses (83.45%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.62% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Investment Practicum 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.

Investment Practicum ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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.

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.

Investment Practicum Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.56
• 5-Year: 0.41
• 10-Year: 0.68
• All Time: 0.67

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Investment Practicum compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Investment Practicum provided a 2.62% 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 Investment Practicum. 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 Investment Practicum was 26.46%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 306 trading sessions.

The current Investment Practicum drawdown is 6.85%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.