Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in IBD 50 May 4 2026, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | -0.71% | 8.39% | 8.57% | 24.33% | 18.94% | 12.24% | 13.54% |
Portfolio IBD 50 May 4 2026 | 4.54% | 10.37% | 87.23% | 87.65% | 207.92% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ADI Analog Devices, Inc. | 4.83% | 13.39% | 61.14% | 59.24% | 92.81% | 34.28% | 23.86% | 24.89% |
AGX Argan, Inc. | 2.69% | 12.57% | 136.30% | 127.40% | 265.42% | 168.60% | 77.59% | 36.84% |
ALAB Astera Labs, Inc. | 11.31% | 40.03% | 150.70% | 153.69% | 348.10% | — | — | — |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 4.86% | 14.94% | 150.92% | 151.78% | 319.03% | 64.79% | 44.72% | 59.32% |
AMSC American Superconductor Corporation | 8.15% | -16.28% | 50.80% | 41.60% | 42.76% | 86.23% | 24.53% | 17.89% |
ANAB AnaptysBio, Inc. | 1.30% | -3.68% | 77.94% | 75.76% | 272.31% | 66.32% | 28.81% | — |
ANET Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.87% | 10.15% | 29.49% | 29.40% | 96.72% | 62.63% | 49.55% | 43.66% |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 4.70% | -0.67% | 19.10% | 21.34% | 65.49% | 70.21% | 57.88% | 42.14% |
AXSM Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | -0.66% | 6.16% | 37.16% | 64.10% | 148.78% | 43.37% | 30.05% | 44.83% |
BE Bloom Energy Corporation | 15.41% | 8.73% | 278.54% | 270.31% | 1,412.23% | 167.62% | 67.90% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2024, IBD 50 May 4 2026's average daily return is +0.37%, while the average monthly return is +7.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.8 years.
Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +34.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, IBD 50 May 4 2026 closed higher 62% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -12.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.42% | 11.09% | -2.31% | 34.46% | 8.24% | 8.34% | 87.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.23% | -7.52% | -9.63% | 4.49% | 18.27% | 14.17% | 10.63% | 5.37% | 14.22% | 15.16% | 1.44% | -0.32% | 90.54% |
| 2024 | 0.41% | 2.81% | 20.29% | -1.12% | 22.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
IBD 50 May 4 2026 has an annualized alpha of 89.48%, beta of 1.72, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2024.
- This portfolio captured 524.69% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -23.20%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 89.48% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.72 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 89.48%
- Beta
- 1.72
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 524.69%
- Downside Capture
- -23.20%
Expense Ratio
IBD 50 May 4 2026 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IBD 50 May 4 2026 ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for IBD 50 May 4 2026 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 | 6.47 | 1.94 | +4.53 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.77 | 2.65 | +3.12 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.83 | 1.35 | +0.47 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 21.78 | 2.66 | +19.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 76.17 | 11.86 | +64.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADI Analog Devices, Inc. | 94 | 2.87 | 3.66 | 1.46 | 5.86 | 16.11 |
AGX Argan, Inc. | 96 | 3.53 | 3.79 | 1.48 | 10.51 | 29.94 |
ALAB Astera Labs, Inc. | 92 | 3.33 | 3.19 | 1.41 | 5.34 | 10.53 |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 97 | 4.87 | 4.42 | 1.59 | 11.75 | 24.13 |
AMSC American Superconductor Corporation | 58 | 0.48 | 1.21 | 1.17 | 0.67 | 1.11 |
ANAB AnaptysBio, Inc. | 96 | 3.92 | 4.03 | 1.54 | 9.62 | 22.85 |
ANET Arista Networks, Inc. | 82 | 1.66 | 2.21 | 1.28 | 3.12 | 6.50 |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 78 | 1.42 | 1.99 | 1.26 | 2.28 | 5.21 |
AXSM Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 97 | 3.46 | 4.83 | 1.58 | 7.80 | 22.99 |
BE Bloom Energy Corporation | 99 | 13.37 | 5.38 | 1.69 | 31.49 | 97.57 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
IBD 50 May 4 2026 provided a 0.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.48% | 0.50% | 0.83% | 0.71% | 0.82% | 0.65% | 0.87% | 0.83% | 0.85% | 0.68% | 0.70% | 0.79% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ADI Analog Devices, Inc. | 0.96% | 1.46% | 1.73% | 1.73% | 1.85% | 1.57% | 1.68% | 1.82% | 2.24% | 2.02% | 2.31% | 2.89% |
AGX Argan, Inc. | 0.25% | 0.52% | 0.93% | 2.24% | 2.71% | 1.94% | 7.31% | 2.49% | 1.98% | 4.44% | 1.42% | 2.16% |
ALAB Astera Labs, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AMSC American Superconductor Corporation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ANAB AnaptysBio, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ANET Arista Networks, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVGO Broadcom Inc. | 0.46% | 0.70% | 0.94% | 1.71% | 3.02% | 2.24% | 3.05% | 3.54% | 3.11% | 1.87% | 1.43% | 1.13% |
AXSM Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BE Bloom Energy Corporation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 IBD 50 May 4 2026. 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 IBD 50 May 4 2026 was 34.19%, occurring on Apr 4, 2025. Recovery took 43 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -34.19%Apr 2025 | 2mo 10d | 2mo 3d | 4mo 13dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.53%Nov 2025 | 14d | 8d | 22dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.49%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 9d | 1mo 11dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.34%Dec 2025 | 5d | 26d | 1mo 1dDec 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.06%Jun 2026 | 6d | 5d | 11dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 48 assets, with an effective number of assets of 48.00, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.89 | 1.73 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.73, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
IBD 50 May 4 2026 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 26, 2024 | 0.78 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. LRCX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.64, while VIST has the lowest at 0.10.
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