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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Best ETFs, 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


Position1D1M6MYTD1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*ALL TIME*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.19%-0.76%7.25%8.73%18.21%17.95%11.30%13.09%8.08%
Portfolio
Best ETFs
-0.01%-5.34%10.34%12.82%24.43%25.52%15.82%16.22%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-0.22%-5.04%-12.74%-7.24%19.20%26.36%16.85%11.27%10.24%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
-0.78%-4.04%3.61%6.72%19.40%23.73%14.74%12.15%8.80%
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
0.08%-3.02%1.73%1.15%10.45%20.19%12.08%17.41%8.27%
MINT
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF
0.01%0.25%2.09%2.32%4.54%5.27%3.57%2.74%2.09%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.10%-5.91%12.30%13.58%24.61%23.54%14.68%20.72%10.70%
QTUM
Defiance Quantum ETF
-0.36%-15.81%19.65%29.22%50.12%41.66%24.90%25.72%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.41%-15.31%39.57%55.17%93.09%54.43%34.99%34.79%11.21%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
0.44%-9.48%20.96%21.65%28.03%37.58%20.52%20.24%19.04%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
-0.16%-0.62%7.86%9.40%19.56%19.43%12.81%14.90%10.78%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 5, 2018, Best ETFs's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -7.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Best ETFs closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.79%0.74%-5.30%11.41%7.36%1.14%-4.90%12.82%
20253.10%-0.65%-3.06%1.88%6.76%5.03%1.57%1.69%4.93%2.66%-0.33%0.74%26.73%
20242.31%5.90%3.59%-2.99%4.71%3.81%-0.05%1.76%1.62%-0.02%3.90%-0.04%27.03%
20235.01%-1.89%4.24%0.73%0.95%4.11%2.61%-0.39%-2.89%-0.91%7.65%4.34%25.62%
2022-5.28%-1.49%2.12%-7.30%0.42%-6.74%6.53%-3.57%-6.93%5.34%5.75%-3.47%-14.96%
20210.09%-0.21%1.11%3.72%0.54%2.71%1.76%2.78%-3.44%5.12%-0.07%2.30%17.38%

Benchmark Metrics

Best ETFs has an annualized alpha of 6.06%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 05, 2018.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (84.67%) than losses (68.25%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.06% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
6.06%
Beta
0.74
0.89
Upside Capture
84.67%
Downside Capture
68.25%

Expense Ratio

Best ETFs has an expense ratio of 0.25%, 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

Best ETFs 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.


Best ETFs Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
Best ETFs Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5050
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Best ETFs Sortino Ratio Rank: 4747
Sortino Ratio Rank
Best ETFs Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
Best ETFs Calmar Ratio Rank: 6262
Calmar Ratio Rank
Best ETFs Martin Ratio Rank: 6767
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 Best ETFs 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.61

1.45

+0.16

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.22

2.03

+0.19

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.26

+0.03

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.64

2.01

+0.63

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.70

8.68

+2.02


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
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
24
0.691.031.150.731.71
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
42
1.051.581.201.586.15
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
23
0.620.951.120.642.01
MINT
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF
100
16.2354.9516.6691.62786.27
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
52
1.321.831.232.077.22
QTUM
Defiance Quantum ETF
70
1.652.181.283.1110.12
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
90
2.532.871.395.5718.66
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
52
1.251.751.242.227.41
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
64
1.562.171.282.219.59

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current Best ETFs Sharpe ratio is 1.61 as of Jul 21, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.20 to 1.99, 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 Best ETFs 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

Best ETFs provided a 1.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.60%1.70%1.64%1.94%1.55%0.64%0.98%1.54%1.53%1.23%1.37%1.05%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
3.75%3.71%2.24%2.89%3.66%1.81%1.63%2.78%3.27%3.08%2.18%2.52%
IWF
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
0.36%0.36%0.46%0.67%0.91%0.49%0.66%0.99%1.27%1.10%1.43%1.37%
MINT
PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF
4.22%4.63%5.22%4.91%1.90%0.44%1.15%2.65%2.32%1.61%1.35%0.88%
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%
QTUM
Defiance Quantum ETF
0.83%1.01%0.61%0.81%1.46%0.48%0.42%0.61%0.21%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.20%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
0.73%0.73%0.48%1.63%1.66%0.52%1.27%1.39%1.05%0.77%1.94%0.36%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.01%1.07%1.21%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%

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 Best ETFs. 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 Best ETFs was 23.38%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.

The current Best ETFs drawdown is 5.64%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-23.38%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 17d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
COVID crash2020
-21.52%Oct 2022
10mo 29d1y 1mo
1y 12moNov 2021 - Nov 2023
Bear market2022
-14.61%Dec 2018
2mo 23d2mo 27d
5mo 20dOct 2018 - Mar 2019
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-14.10%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 5d
2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2025 selloff2025
-9.30%Mar 2026
1mo 29d15d
2mo 14dJan 2026 - Apr 2026

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.41, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.19

1.18

1.18

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.

Best ETFs correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Best ETFs has a 0.90 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

0.90

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

0.93

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.94

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 5, 2018

0.93


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while MINT has the lowest at 0.08.

MINT
0.08
GLD
0.09
IDMO
0.71
SMH
0.79
QTUM
0.83
SPMO
0.86
QQQ
0.92
IWF
0.94
SPY
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Best ETFs. QQQ has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while MINT has the lowest at 0.10.

MINT
0.10
GLD
0.23
IDMO
0.79
SMH
0.87
QTUM
0.89
SPMO
0.92
SPY
0.93
IWF
0.94
QQQ
0.94

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 Sep 5, 2018
Diversification Analysis

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