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Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


USD=X 20.00%SPMO 9.50%OEF 8.50%QQQ 8.50%MGK 8.50%19 positions 43.00%1 position 2.00%CurrencyCurrencyEquityEquityMulti-AssetMulti-Asset
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
2%
DPG
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc
Utilities Equities
1%
EQWL
Invesco S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF
Large Cap Blend Equities
2%
FRDM
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
Emerging Markets Diversified
2%
IAI
iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF
Financials Equities
2%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
Momentum, Global Equities
4%
IPKW
Invesco International BuyBack Achievers™ ETF
Global Equities
1.50%
KYN
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund
Energy Equities
1%
MGK
Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF
Large Cap Growth Equities
8.50%
MLPR
ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Alerian MLP Index ETN
Leveraged Equities, Leveraged
2%
MLPX
Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF
MLPs
1%
NLR
VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF
Alternative Energy Equities
2%
OEF
iShares S&P 100 ETF
Large Cap Growth Equities
8.50%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense
2%
QDEF
FlexShares Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund
Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend
1.50%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
Nasdaq-100
8.50%
RFV
Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Value ETF
Small Cap Value Equities
3%
SPHB
Invesco S&P 500® High Beta ETF
S&P 500
4.50%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
Momentum, S&P 500
9.50%
USD=X
USD Cash
20%
UTES
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
Utilities Equities, Actively Managed
2%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
Technology Equities
2%
XAR
SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense
2%
XMMO
Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF
Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities
4.50%
XSMO
Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF
Momentum, Small Cap Growth Equities
3%

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover, 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 year.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 3, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of MLPR

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.26%4.84%2.86%6.22%33.47%19.26%10.96%12.89%
Portfolio
Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover
0.00%4.41%5.86%7.84%35.74%21.57%13.08%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
0.13%8.31%6.52%5.97%44.87%32.29%18.61%18.55%
OEF
iShares S&P 100 ETF
0.13%5.28%1.04%5.02%37.09%23.49%13.96%15.78%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%6.29%4.39%7.02%44.89%26.92%14.05%20.00%
SPHB
Invesco S&P 500® High Beta ETF
0.97%8.55%10.98%16.91%79.98%24.73%13.59%17.22%
IPKW
Invesco International BuyBack Achievers™ ETF
0.14%4.39%6.59%16.40%42.41%23.40%10.41%11.16%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
-0.67%5.62%7.25%14.46%38.77%24.40%14.87%12.23%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
0.08%6.01%13.39%21.09%59.39%25.75%13.96%
FRDM
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
0.15%8.72%20.91%34.84%84.56%30.83%15.09%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
1.01%8.99%5.17%5.76%56.64%28.28%16.20%22.93%
UTES
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
1.27%1.97%6.44%-2.79%32.66%23.98%16.32%13.51%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 4, 2020, Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -7.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.61%1.03%-4.29%6.70%5.86%
20253.26%-1.59%-4.02%0.69%6.74%5.04%2.06%1.51%3.40%2.09%-0.61%0.45%20.23%
20240.96%4.92%3.28%-3.33%4.71%2.37%1.28%1.37%1.94%-0.44%6.19%-2.90%21.81%
20235.68%-1.76%1.95%0.58%0.23%5.52%3.17%-1.12%-3.13%-1.99%8.26%4.70%23.59%
2022-3.89%-0.78%2.50%-6.83%1.06%-7.56%7.55%-2.51%-7.45%7.16%4.25%-4.08%-11.54%
20210.43%2.37%3.03%3.76%0.97%2.34%0.38%2.33%-3.00%5.26%-1.71%2.73%20.28%

Benchmark Metrics

Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover has an annualized alpha of 3.70%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 04, 2020.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.21%) than losses (74.94%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.70% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.70%
Beta
0.83
0.95
Upside Capture
86.21%
Downside Capture
74.94%

Expense Ratio

Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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

Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover Sortino Ratio Rank: 7070
Sortino Ratio Rank
Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover Omega Ratio Rank: 7474
Omega Ratio Rank
Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover Calmar Ratio Rank: 2323
Calmar Ratio Rank
Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover Martin Ratio Rank: 2525
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.99

2.59

+0.40

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.14

3.60

+0.54

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.57

1.48

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.56

3.33

-0.77

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.28

15.04

-5.76


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
672.623.551.483.2912.84
OEF
iShares S&P 100 ETF
672.693.711.493.0012.48
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
692.703.591.473.4012.94
SPHB
Invesco S&P 500® High Beta ETF
913.514.321.577.1128.29
IPKW
Invesco International BuyBack Achievers™ ETF
843.084.131.574.7517.35
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
682.513.481.463.4114.77
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
904.055.171.754.6019.72
FRDM
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
903.964.591.694.9920.43
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
632.723.461.453.1610.05
UTES
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
321.612.131.282.335.84

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.

Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover Sharpe ratios as of Apr 17, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.99
  • 5-Year: 0.92
  • All Time: 1.14

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 2.32 to 3.14, 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 Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover 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

Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover provided a 1.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.18%1.25%1.17%1.52%1.58%1.24%1.36%1.27%1.47%1.20%1.39%1.29%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
0.80%0.73%0.48%1.63%1.66%0.52%1.27%1.39%1.05%0.77%1.94%0.36%
OEF
iShares S&P 100 ETF
0.90%0.81%1.03%1.19%1.55%1.06%1.43%1.87%2.09%1.81%2.07%2.11%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.44%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SPHB
Invesco S&P 500® High Beta ETF
0.61%0.60%0.80%0.73%0.72%0.91%1.90%1.26%1.96%1.34%0.93%1.69%
IPKW
Invesco International BuyBack Achievers™ ETF
3.50%3.55%4.12%2.66%3.77%7.37%1.45%2.41%2.61%0.93%2.82%1.31%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
3.55%3.71%2.24%2.89%3.66%1.81%1.63%2.78%3.27%3.08%2.18%2.52%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
2.81%3.05%4.31%3.29%3.17%2.39%1.67%0.36%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
FRDM
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
1.81%2.26%2.53%2.66%2.72%2.17%1.11%1.07%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.39%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
UTES
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
1.41%1.42%1.51%2.44%2.13%1.94%2.09%1.84%2.09%3.44%3.53%0.61%

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 Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover. 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 Brent's Retirement Portfolio Makeover was 18.55%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 291 trading sessions.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-18.55%Nov 9, 2021326Sep 30, 2022291Jul 18, 2023617
-15.84%Feb 19, 202549Apr 8, 202549May 27, 202598
-8.22%Jul 17, 202420Aug 5, 202445Sep 19, 202465
-7.65%Sep 3, 202021Sep 23, 202047Nov 9, 202068
-7.44%Aug 1, 202388Oct 27, 202318Nov 14, 2023106

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 25 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.06, 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

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

BenchmarkUSD=XDPGUTESMLPRKYNMLPXNLRFRDMXARIPKWPPAIDMOIAIMGKRFVQQQVGTAVDVSPMOXSMOXMMOSPHBOEFEQWLQDEFPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.420.470.430.450.450.590.680.670.670.690.720.740.920.720.920.900.690.850.760.790.840.980.900.930.97
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
DPG0.420.001.000.530.420.470.480.380.300.350.370.380.350.370.240.390.240.220.430.310.380.380.320.320.460.440.40
UTES0.470.000.531.000.310.310.370.510.280.400.310.430.340.350.320.330.320.290.340.400.350.410.330.390.450.500.44
MLPR0.430.000.420.311.000.730.830.390.360.450.460.450.370.460.240.520.240.270.470.360.490.460.460.340.470.410.50
KYN0.450.000.470.310.731.000.770.400.370.450.460.460.390.450.280.490.280.290.490.380.480.460.480.380.470.420.52
MLPX0.450.000.480.370.830.771.000.430.360.480.490.500.400.500.240.560.250.270.500.380.520.490.510.360.510.440.52
NLR0.590.000.380.510.390.400.431.000.490.540.530.530.530.480.460.450.470.480.570.520.500.540.520.520.520.550.63
FRDM0.680.000.300.280.360.370.360.491.000.450.710.450.670.510.560.510.590.600.710.560.530.560.620.610.570.570.69
XAR0.670.000.350.400.450.450.480.540.451.000.520.910.500.600.460.670.480.490.550.520.690.670.680.550.650.600.69
IPKW0.670.000.370.310.460.460.490.530.710.521.000.530.750.570.480.610.500.500.840.520.580.580.610.560.640.610.68
PPA0.690.000.380.430.450.460.500.530.450.910.531.000.520.610.460.670.470.480.560.550.680.680.660.570.690.650.70
IDMO0.720.000.350.340.370.390.400.530.670.500.750.521.000.530.600.510.610.610.780.680.610.650.560.630.620.640.73
IAI0.740.000.370.350.460.450.500.480.510.600.570.610.531.000.520.670.520.530.570.560.670.670.720.620.730.660.72
MGK0.920.000.240.320.240.280.240.460.560.460.480.460.600.521.000.450.960.930.510.790.560.610.660.920.640.730.81
RFV0.720.000.390.330.520.490.560.450.510.670.610.670.510.670.451.000.470.480.630.480.770.700.790.570.760.690.71
QQQ0.920.000.240.320.240.280.250.470.590.480.500.470.610.520.960.471.000.950.520.780.580.630.690.910.650.740.83
VGT0.900.000.220.290.270.290.270.480.600.490.500.480.610.530.930.480.951.000.520.790.590.650.700.880.630.730.83
AVDV0.690.000.430.340.470.490.500.570.710.550.840.560.780.570.510.630.520.521.000.540.610.610.640.590.670.630.71
SPMO0.850.000.310.400.360.380.380.520.560.520.520.550.680.560.790.480.780.790.541.000.650.740.600.800.650.740.82
XSMO0.760.000.380.350.490.480.520.500.530.690.580.680.610.670.560.770.580.590.610.651.000.860.740.620.710.700.79
XMMO0.790.000.380.410.460.460.490.540.560.670.580.680.650.670.610.700.630.650.610.740.861.000.720.670.700.730.83
SPHB0.840.000.320.330.460.480.510.520.620.680.610.660.560.720.660.790.690.700.640.600.740.721.000.740.770.720.84
OEF0.980.000.320.390.340.380.360.520.610.550.560.570.630.620.920.570.910.880.590.800.620.670.741.000.780.840.89
EQWL0.900.000.460.450.470.470.510.520.570.650.640.690.620.730.640.760.650.630.670.650.710.700.770.781.000.870.82
QDEF0.930.000.440.500.410.420.440.550.570.600.610.650.640.660.730.690.740.730.630.740.700.730.720.840.871.000.85
Portfolio0.970.000.400.440.500.520.520.630.690.690.680.700.730.720.810.710.830.830.710.820.790.830.840.890.820.851.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 4, 2020