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Playbook Allocation
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Return for Risk
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Playbook Allocation, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.85%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Playbook Allocation
0.00%-0.11%5.49%6.35%15.76%12.37%
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
-0.78%2.97%8.79%9.12%22.26%17.09%10.54%13.23%
IAUM
iShares Gold Trust Micro
-3.63%-8.60%0.07%2.72%30.28%29.97%
O
Realty Income Corporation
1.82%-1.31%10.29%6.82%14.70%6.20%2.85%4.76%
PLD
Prologis, Inc.
0.52%0.31%14.13%14.74%37.48%8.12%6.36%14.64%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
USFR
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
0.06%0.29%1.66%2.00%4.03%4.77%3.67%2.48%
VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
-0.56%-0.77%-0.25%-0.07%5.99%5.87%1.13%2.89%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
-3.72%-2.34%10.91%13.57%26.79%18.26%8.83%9.63%
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
-0.41%-0.82%-0.73%-0.51%3.61%3.31%-0.01%1.21%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
-0.17%-0.20%0.36%0.74%3.41%4.11%1.79%1.72%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2021, Playbook Allocation's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Playbook Allocation closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.68%2.61%-4.06%3.83%1.63%-1.09%5.49%
20252.55%1.18%-0.99%0.18%2.21%2.32%0.28%2.57%2.04%0.87%1.30%0.54%16.07%
20240.19%1.51%2.48%-2.46%2.53%0.60%2.93%2.13%1.38%-1.75%2.05%-2.50%9.24%
20233.95%-2.38%2.08%1.22%-1.73%2.50%1.92%-1.57%-2.96%-1.51%5.54%3.77%10.90%
2022-2.57%-1.43%0.75%-3.88%0.32%-4.32%4.21%-3.24%-6.13%4.47%5.27%-2.01%-8.95%
2021-0.06%1.60%1.20%-2.78%3.13%-1.06%3.28%5.28%

Benchmark Metrics

Playbook Allocation has an annualized alpha of 1.96%, beta of 0.45, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 56.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 50.49% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.45 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
1.96%
Beta
0.45
0.83
Upside Capture
50.49%
Downside Capture
56.46%

Expense Ratio

Playbook Allocation has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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

Playbook Allocation ranks 55 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.


Playbook Allocation Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
Playbook Allocation Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5959
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Playbook Allocation Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
Playbook Allocation Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
Playbook Allocation Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
Playbook Allocation Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
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 Playbook Allocation and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.39

2.01

+0.38

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.41

2.71

+0.70

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.45

1.36

+0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.83

2.69

+0.15

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.71

12.34

-0.63


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
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
822.453.551.443.6013.91
IAUM
iShares Gold Trust Micro
321.081.461.221.443.64
O
Realty Income Corporation
670.941.321.161.363.39
PLD
Prologis, Inc.
871.842.641.324.0613.38
USD=X
USD Cash
USFR
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
10015.0751.1513.56205.50795.91
VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
421.351.981.241.876.19
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
551.702.331.312.359.12
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
260.901.351.151.073.14
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
862.534.111.533.6814.60

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.

Playbook Allocation Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.39
  • All Time: 0.89

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Playbook Allocation 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

Playbook Allocation provided a 2.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.77%2.93%3.03%2.84%2.31%1.79%1.82%2.26%2.34%1.88%1.88%1.87%
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
1.96%2.09%2.26%2.45%2.34%1.93%2.30%2.21%2.44%2.03%2.27%2.52%
IAUM
iShares Gold Trust Micro
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
O
Realty Income Corporation
5.32%6.19%5.37%5.33%4.68%3.87%4.51%3.69%4.19%4.45%4.18%4.41%
PLD
Prologis, Inc.
2.84%3.16%3.63%2.61%2.80%1.50%2.33%2.38%3.27%2.73%3.18%3.54%
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%
USFR
WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund
3.91%4.15%5.17%5.12%1.78%0.01%0.40%2.08%1.67%1.03%0.29%0.00%
VCIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
4.82%4.62%4.43%3.72%3.03%2.87%2.78%3.37%3.61%3.21%3.29%3.34%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.71%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
3.88%3.79%3.67%2.73%1.74%1.69%2.23%2.24%2.05%1.67%1.69%1.69%
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
3.88%4.00%4.18%3.31%1.15%0.66%1.74%2.28%1.79%1.10%0.84%0.69%

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 Playbook Allocation. 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 Playbook Allocation was 15.81%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 428 trading sessions.

The current Playbook Allocation drawdown is 1.26%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-15.81%Oct 2022
9mo 10d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-7.22%Apr 2025
1mo 16d1mo 4d
2mo 20dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-5.56%Mar 2026
25d1mo 10d
2mo 5dMar 2026 - May 2026
2025 pullback2025
-3.24%Jan 2025
2mo 21d20d
3mo 11dOct 2024 - Jan 2025
2021 pullback2021
-3.24%Sep 2021
23d1mo 3d
1mo 26dSep 2021 - Nov 2021

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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.89, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.31

1.30

1.27

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Playbook Allocation correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Playbook Allocation has a 0.81 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

0.81

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

0.83

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 30, 2021

0.88


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while USFR has the lowest at -0.02.

USFR
-0.02
USD=X
0.00
VGSH
0.06
VGIT
0.08
IAUM
0.12
VTIP
0.14
VMBS
0.19
VCIT
0.30
O
0.32
PLD
0.51
VEA
0.78
DGRO
0.85
VOO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Playbook Allocation. DGRO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.87, while USD=X has the lowest at 0.00.

USD=X
0.00
USFR
0.02
VGSH
0.25
VGIT
0.28
VTIP
0.29
IAUM
0.30
VMBS
0.35
VCIT
0.45
O
0.47
PLD
0.58
VOO
0.83
VEA
0.85
DGRO
0.87

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 Jun 30, 2021
Diversification Analysis

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