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High Yield Dividends
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


HTGC 11.11%CSWC 11.11%MAIN 11.11%VZ 11.11%VICI 11.11%ARLP 11.11%ARCC 11.11%MPLX 11.11%ABR 11.11%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in High Yield Dividends, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 17, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of VICI

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
High Yield Dividends
1.17%-2.51%2.59%-2.73%0.65%16.20%15.22%
HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
2.34%2.62%-18.28%-15.78%-12.79%16.76%9.40%13.42%
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
2.01%0.46%3.91%7.65%14.00%20.50%11.68%16.44%
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
1.39%-7.08%-11.22%-14.68%-1.57%19.10%14.06%13.84%
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
0.02%-2.89%23.39%17.79%17.97%15.58%2.85%4.39%
VICI
VICI Properties Inc.
0.73%-6.92%-0.03%-12.78%-8.80%0.24%4.56%
ARLP
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.
2.18%3.83%24.30%15.66%14.94%24.08%51.09%20.58%
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
2.03%-1.93%-8.14%-6.71%-11.34%9.44%8.83%12.06%
MPLX
MPLX LP
-0.04%-5.27%6.79%17.58%12.22%27.29%27.37%17.34%
ABR
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
-0.13%-7.23%0.19%-35.32%-27.93%-1.70%-4.18%12.09%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 18, 2017, High Yield Dividends's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.36%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +26.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -37.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, High Yield Dividends closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -16.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.02%0.24%-0.50%-0.17%2.59%
20254.38%1.30%-1.05%-4.43%0.38%3.76%3.10%1.63%-1.19%-6.34%1.97%-0.53%2.43%
20241.65%-0.42%4.47%1.35%4.04%2.32%1.24%0.37%4.37%-1.11%5.52%-3.28%22.13%
20238.98%0.05%-6.13%2.17%-0.84%6.06%5.47%0.70%0.98%-3.12%4.30%5.71%25.99%
20222.41%-0.06%1.51%-0.78%0.52%-7.40%13.05%-1.16%-13.54%11.95%3.14%-5.42%1.23%
20212.16%11.89%2.68%6.06%3.11%1.27%2.30%2.19%2.48%6.36%-5.28%5.40%47.87%

Benchmark Metrics

High Yield Dividends has an annualized alpha of 6.18%, beta of 0.78, and R² of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 18, 2017.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.16%) than losses (82.44%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
6.18%
Beta
0.78
0.46
Upside Capture
94.16%
Downside Capture
82.44%

Expense Ratio

High Yield Dividends has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

High Yield Dividends ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


High Yield Dividends Risk / Return Rank: 55
Overall Rank
High Yield Dividends Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
High Yield Dividends Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
High Yield Dividends Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
High Yield Dividends Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
Calmar Ratio Rank
High Yield Dividends Martin Ratio Rank: 66
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.04

0.88

-0.84

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.17

1.37

-1.20

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.02

1.21

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.02

1.39

-1.37

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.04

6.43

-6.40


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
17-0.50-0.530.93-0.52-1.37
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
560.570.931.130.651.99
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
34-0.060.091.01-0.10-0.23
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
640.791.351.171.222.79
VICI
VICI Properties Inc.
19-0.49-0.590.93-0.53-1.04
ARLP
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.
570.641.041.130.871.87
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
19-0.48-0.550.93-0.56-1.15
MPLX
MPLX LP
590.650.971.130.953.37
ABR
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
13-0.69-0.830.90-0.71-1.32

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.

High Yield Dividends Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.04
  • 5-Year: 0.95
  • All Time: 0.66

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 High Yield Dividends 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

High Yield Dividends provided a 9.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio9.66%9.64%8.87%9.41%9.26%7.19%8.49%9.45%9.04%6.90%6.12%7.56%
HTGC
Hercules Capital, Inc.
12.62%9.99%9.56%11.40%13.77%9.76%9.02%9.49%11.40%9.45%8.79%10.17%
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
11.45%11.56%11.59%10.21%12.46%10.13%11.49%13.07%10.77%7.01%2.35%0.72%
MAIN
Main Street Capital Corporation
8.09%7.00%7.02%8.55%7.97%5.74%6.99%6.76%8.43%7.49%7.42%9.15%
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
5.54%6.68%6.68%6.96%6.53%4.85%4.21%3.95%4.22%4.39%4.26%4.79%
VICI
VICI Properties Inc.
6.44%6.28%5.80%5.05%4.63%4.58%4.92%4.58%5.31%0.00%0.00%0.00%
ARLP
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P.
8.87%11.19%10.65%13.22%7.38%3.16%8.93%19.82%11.94%9.54%8.85%19.74%
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
10.61%9.49%8.77%9.59%10.12%7.65%9.47%9.01%9.88%9.67%9.22%11.02%
MPLX
MPLX LP
7.27%7.39%7.33%8.65%8.80%11.30%12.70%10.41%8.22%6.23%5.86%4.33%
ABR
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
16.00%17.14%12.42%11.07%11.68%7.53%8.67%7.94%11.22%8.33%8.31%8.11%

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 High Yield Dividends. 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 High Yield Dividends was 55.35%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 205 trading sessions.

The current High Yield Dividends drawdown is 4.67%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-55.35%Jan 21, 202041Mar 18, 2020205Jan 8, 2021246
-16.62%Aug 17, 202231Sep 29, 202286Feb 2, 2023117
-16.59%Apr 21, 202240Jun 16, 202238Aug 11, 202278
-14.33%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202564Jul 11, 202597
-13.25%Nov 29, 201817Dec 24, 201824Jan 30, 201941

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 9.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkVZARLPMPLXVICICSWCABRHTGCARCCMAINPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.270.280.370.430.400.450.480.510.520.60
VZ0.271.000.130.200.260.150.210.180.220.220.40
ARLP0.280.131.000.360.190.190.220.250.260.270.55
MPLX0.370.200.361.000.300.270.300.330.330.320.58
VICI0.430.260.190.301.000.320.410.360.400.380.57
CSWC0.400.150.190.270.321.000.410.530.530.550.63
ABR0.450.210.220.300.410.411.000.460.450.440.67
HTGC0.480.180.250.330.360.530.461.000.640.660.71
ARCC0.510.220.260.330.400.530.450.641.000.670.71
MAIN0.520.220.270.320.380.550.440.660.671.000.72
Portfolio0.600.400.550.580.570.630.670.710.710.721.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 18, 2017