Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Portfolio Project, 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 13, 2026, the Portfolio Project returned 26.20% Year-To-Date and 19.26% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 Portfolio Project | 0.83% | 3.70% | 26.20% | 24.97% | 49.29% | 27.04% | 15.22% | 19.26% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.12% | -3.66% | 2.58% | 2.96% | 20.32% | 22.68% | 14.33% | 18.50% |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 1.59% | 12.49% | 98.11% | 99.51% | 171.57% | 53.00% | 33.69% | 35.55% |
VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.44% | 4.05% | 14.37% | 12.25% | 30.15% | 18.67% | 6.16% | 12.32% |
XLY Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.26% | -1.74% | -2.16% | -3.01% | 11.01% | 12.99% | 7.00% | 12.78% |
XSMO Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 1.22% | 3.48% | 24.80% | 20.56% | 37.87% | 24.32% | 11.65% | 15.17% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2009, Portfolio Project's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Portfolio Project closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.55% | 0.10% | -5.56% | 17.31% | 8.54% | 0.28% | 26.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.33% | -5.41% | -7.56% | -0.66% | 8.43% | 6.71% | 1.70% | 3.73% | 4.44% | 3.28% | -0.88% | -0.03% | 17.11% |
| 2024 | -0.88% | 7.42% | 2.60% | -4.93% | 5.24% | 2.71% | 3.08% | -0.44% | 2.42% | -1.64% | 8.66% | -3.10% | 22.22% |
| 2023 | 11.30% | -0.75% | 2.56% | -2.49% | 4.69% | 8.67% | 4.49% | -2.44% | -5.29% | -5.08% | 11.95% | 9.08% | 40.65% |
| 2022 | -10.07% | -1.58% | 2.22% | -11.73% | -0.26% | -11.38% | 14.45% | -5.14% | -10.04% | 6.21% | 6.27% | -8.84% | -29.06% |
| 2021 | 2.19% | 3.11% | 1.62% | 3.17% | -0.08% | 4.42% | 0.06% | 2.43% | -3.43% | 7.69% | 1.58% | 1.21% | 26.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Portfolio Project has an annualized alpha of 2.91%, beta of 1.16, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2009.
- This portfolio captured 127.33% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.68% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.91% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.91%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 127.33%
- Downside Capture
- 107.68%
Expense Ratio
Portfolio Project has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
Portfolio Project ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Portfolio Project 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 | 2.38 | 1.86 | +0.52 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.09 | 2.53 | +0.56 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.34 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.42 | 2.53 | +1.89 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.39 | 11.37 | +7.02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 32 | 1.18 | 1.64 | 1.21 | 1.14 | 3.78 |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 4.43 | 4.37 | 1.62 | 10.50 | 38.20 |
VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 54 | 1.58 | 2.22 | 1.27 | 2.76 | 9.71 |
XLY Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 19 | 0.55 | 0.89 | 1.10 | 0.67 | 2.05 |
XSMO Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 68 | 1.82 | 2.62 | 1.31 | 3.98 | 13.44 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Portfolio Project provided a 0.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.59% | 0.72% | 0.70% | 0.85% | 1.03% | 0.60% | 0.81% | 1.07% | 1.26% | 0.93% | 1.11% | 1.13% |
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SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.38% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.22% |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.57% | 0.67% | 0.78% | 1.26% | 0.64% | 0.81% | 1.23% | 1.37% | 0.90% | 1.08% | 1.29% |
VXF Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 1.02% | 1.14% | 1.09% | 1.27% | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.30% | 1.66% | 1.25% | 1.43% | 1.35% |
XLY Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.72% | 0.78% | 1.00% | 0.53% | 0.82% | 1.28% | 1.34% | 1.20% | 1.71% | 1.43% |
XSMO Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 0.52% | 0.75% | 0.63% | 0.96% | 1.19% | 0.30% | 0.82% | 0.69% | 0.66% | 0.27% | 0.30% | 0.35% |
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 Portfolio Project. 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 Portfolio Project was 35.56%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current Portfolio Project drawdown is 1.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.56%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -34.41%Oct 2022 | 10mo 29d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.44%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 2mo 26d | 6mo 18dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.96%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 3mo 23d | 7mo 13dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 bear market2011 | -23.94%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 28d | 10mo 2dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.14 | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.09 | 1.08 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.08, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Portfolio Project correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 11, 2009 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.95, while XSMO has the lowest at 0.77.
Asset Correlations Table
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