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Charles
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Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Charles, 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 Jun 26, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of VFMFX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Charles
-0.11%-3.42%2.15%6.05%45.15%24.81%15.19%
BGEIX
American Century Global Gold Fund
-1.46%-11.79%9.23%23.68%106.33%45.43%23.98%17.66%
FELAX
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A
0.24%0.94%10.51%15.89%114.21%43.01%29.43%31.02%
FSPTX
Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio
0.50%-0.93%-2.05%-1.90%50.11%29.85%15.07%23.10%
SFILX
Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index Fund
-0.98%-2.83%4.27%7.20%35.39%15.69%7.38%8.34%
SFNNX
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index Fund
-0.66%-1.63%8.42%15.91%43.52%19.96%12.43%11.10%
SNXFX
Schwab 1000 Index Fund
0.14%-4.03%-3.37%-1.57%23.55%18.29%11.11%13.85%
SWPPX
Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund
0.12%-4.03%-3.53%-1.40%23.51%18.47%11.96%14.17%
TRIGX
T.Rowe Price International Value Equity Fund
-0.77%-3.88%3.15%8.90%33.58%20.87%12.57%9.22%
VFMFX
Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund Admiral Shares
0.15%-2.75%4.18%8.69%30.21%17.59%11.53%
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.86%-2.68%-5.30%-5.45%40.04%23.50%15.03%21.67%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2018, Charles's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Charles closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.67%3.41%-7.05%1.52%2.15%
20253.27%-0.75%-2.68%1.18%7.28%6.42%1.53%4.55%6.13%2.17%0.89%1.76%36.17%
2024-0.11%4.70%5.01%-3.30%5.89%1.41%2.65%1.60%1.82%-1.37%3.83%-2.57%20.83%
20239.42%-1.93%4.34%0.12%1.10%6.05%4.09%-2.91%-4.93%-3.29%9.94%5.93%30.05%
2022-5.56%-0.81%2.61%-8.96%0.46%-10.58%8.27%-4.97%-9.44%6.93%9.67%-4.88%-18.29%
2021-0.02%3.28%3.12%3.82%2.65%0.65%0.96%1.97%-4.12%6.02%-0.56%3.59%23.10%

Benchmark Metrics

Charles has an annualized alpha of 3.69%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2018.

  • This portfolio captured 109.40% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.03% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.69% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.99 and R² of 0.92, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
3.69%
Beta
0.99
0.92
Upside Capture
109.40%
Downside Capture
95.03%

Expense Ratio

Charles has an expense ratio of 0.37%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Charles ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% 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.


Charles Risk / Return Rank: 8585
Overall Rank
Charles Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8585
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Charles Sortino Ratio Rank: 8686
Sortino Ratio Rank
Charles Omega Ratio Rank: 8888
Omega Ratio Rank
Charles Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
Charles Martin Ratio Rank: 8484
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

1.91

0.88

+1.03

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.64

1.37

+1.27

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.21

+0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.06

1.39

+1.67

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.25

6.43

+6.82


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
BGEIX
American Century Global Gold Fund
912.442.631.393.4612.48
FELAX
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A
942.282.881.415.4820.57
FSPTX
Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio
691.301.931.272.548.63
SFILX
Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index Fund
912.302.951.442.9511.17
SFNNX
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index Fund
942.443.071.473.6813.72
SNXFX
Schwab 1000 Index Fund
440.941.441.221.486.97
SWPPX
Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund
460.961.471.231.517.13
TRIGX
T.Rowe Price International Value Equity Fund
841.872.411.372.559.58
VFMFX
Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund Admiral Shares
581.181.731.251.808.02
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
511.081.661.231.885.71

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.

Charles Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.91
  • 5-Year: 0.83
  • All Time: 0.78

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 is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Charles 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

Charles provided a 4.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.16%4.26%3.97%2.23%3.26%4.83%3.31%2.12%6.66%3.18%2.76%3.92%
BGEIX
American Century Global Gold Fund
0.77%0.85%1.36%1.56%1.38%2.13%0.56%0.87%0.00%0.00%10.56%0.00%
FELAX
Fidelity Advisor Semiconductors Fund Class A
6.30%6.96%7.02%3.40%3.32%4.34%4.51%1.00%20.15%9.67%0.36%10.71%
FSPTX
Fidelity Select Technology Portfolio
9.25%9.06%9.42%0.01%3.95%11.62%18.86%1.86%23.77%8.32%1.54%4.19%
SFILX
Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index Fund
8.07%8.41%4.71%3.11%4.88%6.00%1.98%2.78%5.77%1.41%2.45%2.09%
SFNNX
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index Fund
4.72%5.11%3.61%3.26%2.92%3.81%2.42%3.69%3.51%2.70%3.21%2.92%
SNXFX
Schwab 1000 Index Fund
1.51%1.45%1.23%1.41%1.61%1.74%2.76%3.01%6.49%4.23%3.41%6.31%
SWPPX
Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund
1.15%1.11%1.23%1.43%1.67%1.27%1.81%1.95%2.67%1.79%2.55%3.17%
TRIGX
T.Rowe Price International Value Equity Fund
2.69%2.78%2.58%2.66%2.98%2.49%1.34%2.82%2.49%0.26%2.65%2.07%
VFMFX
Vanguard U.S. Multifactor Fund Admiral Shares
3.01%2.69%3.29%1.66%2.09%1.37%1.48%1.63%1.45%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.43%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.63%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%

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 Charles. 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 Charles was 34.77%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 92 trading sessions.

The current Charles drawdown is 6.51%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-34.77%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202092Aug 3, 2020115
-27.98%Nov 17, 2021229Oct 14, 2022185Jul 13, 2023414
-18.91%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019155
-17.5%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202524May 13, 202559
-11.51%Jul 19, 202372Oct 27, 202332Dec 13, 2023104

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 12.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkBGEIXFELAXSFNNXTRIGXSFILXFSPTXVFMFXVITAXVSEQXSWPPXSNXFXVTSAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.240.790.740.740.740.870.850.910.870.990.990.990.94
BGEIX0.241.000.200.370.360.400.210.240.210.260.240.250.250.41
FELAX0.790.201.000.590.610.610.890.670.880.690.790.800.790.85
SFNNX0.740.370.591.000.960.940.590.750.610.750.740.740.750.83
TRIGX0.740.360.610.961.000.910.610.750.610.750.740.750.750.83
SFILX0.740.400.610.940.911.000.620.720.640.730.740.750.750.84
FSPTX0.870.210.890.590.610.621.000.660.980.720.870.880.870.88
VFMFX0.850.240.670.750.750.720.661.000.690.960.840.850.880.86
VITAX0.910.210.880.610.610.640.980.691.000.740.900.900.900.90
VSEQX0.870.260.690.750.750.730.720.960.741.000.860.880.900.88
SWPPX0.990.240.790.740.740.740.870.840.900.861.001.000.990.94
SNXFX0.990.250.800.740.750.750.880.850.900.881.001.000.990.95
VTSAX0.990.250.790.750.750.750.870.880.900.900.990.991.000.95
Portfolio0.940.410.850.830.830.840.880.860.900.880.940.950.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 27, 2018