Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 50% |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 30% |
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 2.50% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 2.50% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 2.50% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | Communication Services | 2.50% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 2.50% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 2.50% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | Communication Services | 2.50% |
MSTR Strategy Inc | Technology | 2.50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Magnificent 8, 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 week.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Magnificent 8 | 0.25% | -2.82% | 6.36% | 6.69% | 22.41% | 24.43% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | -1.52% | -2.37% | 7.29% | 4.81% | 48.78% | 17.21% | 18.59% | 29.36% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -1.23% | -10.73% | 3.35% | 5.46% | 12.47% | 23.49% | 7.35% | 20.83% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 0.45% | -9.77% | 14.29% | 15.49% | 104.22% | 42.67% | 23.51% | 25.97% |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.62% | 0.68% | 7.85% | 8.80% | 26.60% | 19.91% | — | — |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | -0.26% | -8.32% | -14.03% | -11.84% | -16.71% | 28.18% | 11.52% | 17.39% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.10% | -4.36% | -18.85% | -17.98% | -17.07% | 6.16% | 9.56% | 24.39% |
MSTR Strategy Inc | 3.18% | -33.70% | -18.41% | -29.74% | -67.62% | 63.46% | 19.14% | 20.92% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.16% | -12.86% | 10.16% | 17.38% | 44.72% | 71.13% | 63.13% | 67.95% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | 1.82% | -8.32% | -9.63% | -11.45% | 24.94% | 16.25% | 14.86% | 39.72% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.75% | -1.31% | 8.58% | 8.92% | 25.15% | 21.03% | 13.30% | 15.40% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2022, Magnificent 8's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.67%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Magnificent 8 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.49% | -2.33% | -4.59% | 10.96% | 5.09% | -3.56% | 6.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.80% | -3.23% | -6.17% | 0.62% | 6.55% | 5.27% | 2.75% | 1.55% | 4.50% | 2.67% | -1.06% | 0.04% | 16.72% |
| 2024 | 1.51% | 7.99% | 4.14% | -4.39% | 6.39% | 4.17% | 0.26% | 1.15% | 3.65% | 0.67% | 7.48% | -0.76% | 36.55% |
| 2023 | 10.32% | -0.25% | 6.62% | 2.06% | 3.97% | 6.32% | 4.12% | -1.41% | -4.51% | -1.05% | 9.43% | 4.54% | 46.86% |
| 2022 | -2.36% | -8.95% | 11.64% | -5.10% | -9.55% | 5.10% | 4.90% | -7.84% | -13.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
Magnificent 8 has an annualized alpha of 3.38%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2022.
- This portfolio captured 121.43% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.32% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.38% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.12 and R2 of 0.95, 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
- 3.38%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 121.43%
- Downside Capture
- 101.32%
Expense Ratio
Magnificent 8 has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Magnificent 8 ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Magnificent 8 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.54 | 1.86 | -0.32 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.09 | 2.53 | -0.44 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.34 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.04 | 2.53 | -0.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.53 | 11.37 | -2.84 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 88 | 2.07 | 2.93 | 1.38 | 3.40 | 8.47 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 53 | 0.40 | 0.76 | 1.09 | 0.55 | 1.29 |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 96 | 3.60 | 4.96 | 1.59 | 4.99 | 17.56 |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 71 | 2.03 | 2.69 | 1.40 | 2.91 | 13.84 |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 20 | -0.51 | -0.54 | 0.93 | -0.54 | -1.12 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 17 | -0.70 | -0.84 | 0.89 | -0.53 | -1.08 |
MSTR Strategy Inc | 8 | -0.95 | -1.71 | 0.82 | -0.88 | -1.27 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 74 | 1.20 | 1.75 | 1.21 | 2.07 | 4.94 |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | 61 | 0.62 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.92 | 2.10 |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 65 | 1.97 | 2.67 | 1.36 | 2.73 | 12.43 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Magnificent 8 provided a 3.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.64% | 3.76% | 3.56% | 3.76% | 3.72% | 0.65% | 0.81% | 1.00% | 1.13% | 0.98% | 1.13% | 1.19% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.36% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 0.24% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 10.22% | 10.53% | 9.65% | 10.03% | 9.44% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.91% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
MSTR Strategy Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.14% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
TSLA Tesla, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.04% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 Magnificent 8. 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 Magnificent 8 was 20.61%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 55 trading sessions.
The current Magnificent 8 drawdown is 3.56%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -20.61%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 20d | 5mo 4dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -19.13%Oct 2022 | 1mo 29d | 6mo 28d | 8mo 27dAug 2022 - May 2023 |
Bear market2022 | -16.39%Jun 2022 | 1mo 12d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 9dMay 2022 - Aug 2022 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.46%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 16d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -10.40%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 9dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.90, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.17 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.17, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Magnificent 8 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 4, 2022 | 0.96 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFIAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while MSTR has the lowest at 0.49.
Asset Correlations Table
| MSTR | TSLA | AAPL | META | GOOG | NVDA | MSFT | AMZN | VFIAX | JEPQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSTR | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 0.49 |
| TSLA | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.60 |
| AAPL | 0.31 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.42 | 0.52 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.66 | 0.65 |
| META | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.67 |
| GOOG | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| NVDA | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.54 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.68 | 0.75 |
| MSFT | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.74 |
| AMZN | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.74 |
| VFIAX | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.71 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| JEPQ | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.92 | 1.00 |
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