FIRE Backtest

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FIRE Backtest, 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.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2019, FIRE Backtest's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, FIRE Backtest closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.3%.

FIRE Backtest has an annualized alpha of 0.67%, beta of 0.66, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 23, 2019.

• This portfolio participated in 75.66% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.82% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.66 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

FIRE Backtest has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

FIRE Backtest ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% 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.

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.

FIRE Backtest Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.93
• 5-Year: 0.70
• All Time: 0.64

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of FIRE Backtest compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

FIRE Backtest provided a 6.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FIRE Backtest. 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 FIRE Backtest was 27.73%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current FIRE Backtest drawdown is 4.15%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.