Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Conservative, 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 Sep 29, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of HELO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Conservative | 0.01% | -1.36% | -1.57% | -0.25% | 5.42% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | 0.02% | -3.11% | -3.36% | -1.18% | 7.62% | — | — | — |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.57% | 1.55% | 3.68% | 4.68% | — | — |
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 0.09% | -3.33% | -3.54% | -1.41% | 17.61% | 18.45% | 11.96% | 14.24% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.03% | -3.86% | -9.70% | -8.38% | 16.03% | 22.25% | 12.77% | 17.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.44% | 12.35% | 13.88% | 13.89% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
BSJP Invesco BulletShares 2025 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
BSCP Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | -0.24% | -0.83% | -5.03% | -3.74% | -11.23% | 15.44% | 13.08% | 12.79% |
BSJQ Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 0.00% | 0.16% | 0.66% | 1.78% | 5.91% | 7.08% | 3.93% | — |
BSJS Invesco BulletShares 2028 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.12% | -0.50% | 0.15% | 1.30% | 6.71% | 8.03% | 3.17% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 2, 2023, Conservative's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -2.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Conservative closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.22% | 0.38% | -2.30% | 0.15% | -1.57% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.54% | 0.79% | -1.50% | -0.47% | 1.81% | 1.54% | 0.69% | 1.69% | 0.83% | 0.27% | 1.13% | -0.09% | 8.50% |
| 2024 | 1.79% | 2.88% | 1.73% | -2.02% | 2.49% | 1.53% | 1.61% | 2.19% | 0.63% | -0.28% | 3.26% | -1.46% | 15.16% |
| 2023 | -0.70% | 4.48% | 1.84% | 5.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
Conservative has an annualized alpha of 3.33%, beta of 0.41, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (45.73%) than losses (35.02%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.33% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.41 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.33%
- Beta
- 0.41
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 45.73%
- Downside Capture
- 35.02%
Expense Ratio
Conservative has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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
Conservative ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.73 | 0.88 | -0.15 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.09 | 1.37 | -0.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.21 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 1.39 | -0.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.32 | 6.43 | -1.11 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | 46 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.20 | 1.39 | 5.44 |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | — | 3.52 | — | — | — | — |
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.97 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.13 |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 35 | 0.72 | 1.19 | 1.17 | 1.04 | 3.47 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
BSJP Invesco BulletShares 2025 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
BSCP Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF | — | — | — | — | — | — |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 15 | -0.62 | -0.73 | 0.90 | -0.70 | -1.19 |
BSJQ Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 90 | 1.85 | 2.63 | 1.59 | 2.39 | 17.12 |
BSJS Invesco BulletShares 2028 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 77 | 1.28 | 1.98 | 1.34 | 1.90 | 12.07 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Conservative provided a 2.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.20% | 2.46% | 2.81% | 2.70% | 1.08% | 0.86% | 0.86% | 0.92% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.66% | 0.54% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | 0.66% | 0.67% | 0.60% | 0.19% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | 3.61% | 4.06% | 5.02% | 4.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.28% | 1.44% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.79% | 2.23% | 1.75% | 1.97% | 1.98% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.43% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.22% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
BSJP Invesco BulletShares 2025 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 3.10% | 4.50% | 6.25% | 7.07% | 5.37% | 4.27% | 4.96% | 5.49% | 5.84% | 1.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BSCP Invesco BulletShares 2025 Corporate Bond ETF | 2.97% | 3.99% | 3.96% | 3.39% | 2.24% | 1.93% | 2.42% | 3.12% | 3.26% | 2.93% | 2.94% | 0.75% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway 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% |
BSJQ Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 5.95% | 6.10% | 6.58% | 6.58% | 5.58% | 4.27% | 4.64% | 4.59% | 2.39% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BSJS Invesco BulletShares 2028 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 6.41% | 6.49% | 7.04% | 6.75% | 5.82% | 4.86% | 0.75% | 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 Conservative. 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 Conservative was 6.40%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.
The current Conservative drawdown is 2.35%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -6.4% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 27 | May 16, 2025 | 61 |
| -3.67% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
| -3.55% | Feb 9, 2026 | 34 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -2.57% | Oct 17, 2023 | 9 | Oct 27, 2023 | 4 | Nov 2, 2023 | 13 |
| -2.24% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 15 | May 10, 2024 | 30 |
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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.43, 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
| Benchmark | SWVXX | BSCP | BRK-B | BSJP | SCHD | MSFT | AMZN | BSJS | BSJQ | SCHG | HELO | SPYM | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.14 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.54 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| SWVXX | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.07 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.08 | -0.01 | -0.06 | -0.04 | -0.01 | -0.04 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.08 |
| BSCP | 0.14 | -0.07 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.26 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| BRK-B | 0.35 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.55 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.63 |
| BSJP | 0.39 | 0.02 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.18 | 0.24 | 0.55 | 0.63 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.42 |
| SCHD | 0.54 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.55 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.65 |
| MSFT | 0.65 | -0.01 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.73 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.60 |
| AMZN | 0.66 | -0.06 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.24 | 0.17 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.74 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.64 |
| BSJS | 0.56 | -0.04 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.57 | 0.56 |
| BSJQ | 0.59 | -0.01 | 0.26 | 0.31 | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.61 |
| SCHG | 0.93 | -0.04 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.48 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.93 | 0.80 |
| HELO | 0.94 | -0.05 | 0.12 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.88 |
| SPYM | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.14 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.91 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.63 | 0.42 | 0.65 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.56 | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.91 | 1.00 |