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ETF Dividend Play
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ETF Dividend Play, 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 Aug 30, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of SPYI

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.63%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
ETF Dividend Play
0.29%-1.79%1.91%6.15%28.13%15.92%
FTHI
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF
0.17%-0.82%0.12%1.98%26.46%14.32%10.34%8.14%
JEPI
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
0.07%-2.98%0.53%2.94%17.74%9.62%8.34%
JEPQ
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
0.13%-2.58%-1.76%2.45%33.25%19.59%
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
0.15%-3.01%-2.44%0.72%28.74%14.35%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
0.23%-1.00%0.84%7.58%28.21%13.21%7.06%8.97%
FTQI
First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF
0.35%-0.26%-0.03%4.14%33.05%14.26%9.66%6.99%
XYLD
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
0.15%-2.13%-0.43%5.63%21.32%10.37%7.08%7.91%
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
0.54%-0.55%13.62%17.01%20.81%19.26%20.26%8.79%
QYLG
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF
0.21%-2.45%-2.07%2.17%33.53%18.15%10.17%
WTPI
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund
0.34%-2.97%-1.32%2.19%26.28%12.93%9.45%7.85%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 31, 2022, ETF Dividend Play's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, ETF Dividend Play closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.66%0.85%-2.05%0.48%1.91%
20253.37%-0.71%-4.23%-1.63%3.12%3.43%1.90%0.89%1.90%2.16%1.49%0.56%12.67%
20242.62%3.58%2.33%-2.55%2.56%3.05%0.37%1.56%1.38%-0.17%5.45%-1.45%20.11%
20236.09%-1.18%3.55%1.74%1.73%3.40%3.34%-1.03%-2.37%-0.90%5.53%1.66%23.34%
2022-0.54%-7.42%6.44%2.41%-4.03%-3.67%

Benchmark Metrics

ETF Dividend Play has an annualized alpha of 3.31%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2022.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (74.75%) than losses (62.98%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.31% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.31%
Beta
0.74
0.90
Upside Capture
74.75%
Downside Capture
62.98%

Expense Ratio

ETF Dividend Play has an expense ratio of 0.64%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ETF Dividend Play ranks 42 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.


ETF Dividend Play Risk / Return Rank: 4242
Overall Rank
ETF Dividend Play Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ETF Dividend Play Sortino Ratio Rank: 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
ETF Dividend Play Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
ETF Dividend Play Calmar Ratio Rank: 2626
Calmar Ratio Rank
ETF Dividend Play Martin Ratio Rank: 6161
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

1.06

0.88

+0.18

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.58

1.37

+0.22

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.42

1.39

+0.03

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.92

6.43

+2.49


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
FTHI
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF
540.981.491.251.397.76
JEPI
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
290.580.921.150.793.80
JEPQ
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
611.071.631.261.758.55
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
571.011.531.261.547.96
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
620.991.601.311.5310.09
FTQI
First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF
651.131.711.291.719.91
XYLD
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
460.771.251.261.106.41
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
230.500.751.110.611.55
QYLG
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF
621.081.691.261.808.74
WTPI
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund
601.081.631.271.608.40

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.

ETF Dividend Play Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.06
  • All Time: 1.17

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 ETF Dividend Play 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

ETF Dividend Play provided a 12.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio12.58%12.54%13.90%9.20%7.15%6.31%5.27%4.08%5.64%3.84%3.90%3.85%
FTHI
First Trust BuyWrite Income ETF
8.93%8.70%8.61%8.50%9.06%4.37%4.76%4.21%4.76%4.00%4.41%4.98%
JEPI
JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF
8.46%8.25%7.33%8.40%11.68%6.59%5.79%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
JEPQ
JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF
11.12%10.53%9.65%10.03%9.44%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPYI
NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF
12.41%11.70%12.04%12.01%4.10%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
11.83%11.55%12.50%11.78%13.75%12.85%11.16%9.84%12.44%7.69%9.15%9.42%
FTQI
First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF
11.81%11.46%11.66%11.49%9.85%3.05%3.27%2.95%3.27%2.74%3.02%3.54%
XYLD
Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF
10.92%10.51%11.54%10.51%13.43%9.07%7.93%5.76%7.12%5.18%3.23%4.65%
AMLP
Alerian MLP ETF
7.58%8.36%7.70%7.86%7.70%8.55%12.31%9.12%9.29%7.97%8.09%9.84%
QYLG
Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call & Growth ETF
18.78%17.93%25.27%5.43%6.91%10.15%1.44%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
WTPI
WisdomTree Equity Premium Income Fund
12.32%13.18%11.99%8.94%3.27%0.00%1.43%1.47%6.46%3.52%2.27%0.00%

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 ETF Dividend Play. 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 ETF Dividend Play was 16.87%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 86 trading sessions.

The current ETF Dividend Play drawdown is 1.92%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.87%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202586Aug 12, 2025120
-10.46%Sep 13, 202214Sep 30, 202285Feb 2, 202399
-7.74%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202432Sep 19, 202446
-5.44%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202316Nov 20, 202379
-4.35%Mar 5, 202618Mar 30, 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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkAMLPJEPIWTPIXYLDQYLDQYLGFTQIJEPQFTHISPYIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.420.800.880.860.860.910.900.930.920.960.93
AMLP0.421.000.450.380.380.310.300.390.300.440.410.62
JEPI0.800.451.000.750.740.640.640.690.670.770.790.76
WTPI0.880.380.751.000.800.790.800.820.830.840.870.87
XYLD0.860.380.740.801.000.860.820.810.830.850.860.85
QYLD0.860.310.640.790.861.000.900.850.920.810.840.86
QYLG0.910.300.640.800.820.901.000.880.950.850.880.88
FTQI0.900.390.690.820.810.850.881.000.900.870.880.88
JEPQ0.930.300.670.830.830.920.950.901.000.860.910.88
FTHI0.920.440.770.840.850.810.850.870.861.000.900.89
SPYI0.960.410.790.870.860.840.880.880.910.901.000.92
Portfolio0.930.620.760.870.850.860.880.880.880.890.921.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Aug 31, 2022