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DS
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 DS, 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 year.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 13, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of SHLD

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
DS
-0.15%-4.12%1.62%4.33%47.72%
GDE
WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund
-1.24%-9.89%2.45%13.90%81.54%43.74%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.65%-1.39%14.15%5.21%70.43%
CGDV
Capital Group Dividend Value ETF
-0.23%-4.31%-1.92%1.54%33.85%21.16%
PYLD
PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund
0.23%-0.98%-0.38%1.29%6.60%
VWOB
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF
0.18%-1.99%-1.09%1.11%10.86%8.12%2.14%3.52%
IXN
iShares Global Tech ETF
-0.03%-3.60%-3.21%-2.17%52.80%24.09%15.00%20.84%
TDIV
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund
0.46%-3.30%-2.14%-4.40%46.36%22.44%13.63%15.87%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
0.68%0.58%9.54%11.38%45.09%16.21%10.57%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
-0.97%-2.94%7.34%13.75%65.77%23.93%13.58%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2023, DS's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.11%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 78% of months were positive and 22% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.

On a daily basis, DS closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.71%2.17%-6.96%1.12%1.62%
20253.38%0.48%-0.79%1.98%6.45%5.94%1.69%2.97%7.06%2.40%-0.37%1.50%37.55%
20240.32%3.93%5.02%-2.72%4.97%2.12%3.58%2.19%2.53%-0.73%3.26%-2.50%23.85%
2023-3.49%0.22%8.92%5.28%10.91%

Benchmark Metrics

DS has an annualized alpha of 13.50%, beta of 0.86, and R² of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2023.

  • This portfolio captured 117.28% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 43.50% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 13.50% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.86 and R² of 0.81, 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
13.50%
Beta
0.86
0.81
Upside Capture
117.28%
Downside Capture
43.50%

Expense Ratio

DS has an expense ratio of 0.36%, 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

DS ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% 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.


DS Risk / Return Rank: 8787
Overall Rank
DS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8787
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DS Sortino Ratio Rank: 8888
Sortino Ratio Rank
DS Omega Ratio Rank: 8989
Omega Ratio Rank
DS Calmar Ratio Rank: 8484
Calmar Ratio Rank
DS Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
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

1.97

0.88

+1.09

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.74

1.37

+1.37

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.21

+0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.22

1.39

+1.83

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.58

6.43

+7.14


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
GDE
WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund
821.842.361.352.6810.22
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
892.262.921.393.8311.11
CGDV
Capital Group Dividend Value ETF
661.241.811.281.948.10
PYLD
PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund
771.852.581.371.957.84
VWOB
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF
691.361.881.291.977.94
IXN
iShares Global Tech ETF
681.251.861.262.417.90
TDIV
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund
671.251.881.262.287.79
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
621.171.731.241.907.48
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
942.693.381.553.7615.42

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.

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

  • 1-Year: 1.97
  • All Time: 1.99

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 DS 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

DS provided a 2.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.85%2.85%3.49%2.04%1.51%0.85%0.86%0.88%0.89%0.83%0.87%0.91%
GDE
WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund
4.22%4.32%7.14%2.22%0.81%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
0.48%0.55%0.53%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
CGDV
Capital Group Dividend Value ETF
1.33%1.29%1.60%1.65%1.36%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PYLD
PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund
6.36%6.21%6.40%2.72%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VWOB
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF
5.95%5.92%6.08%5.50%5.30%4.04%4.18%4.58%4.52%4.61%4.71%4.93%
IXN
iShares Global Tech ETF
1.08%1.04%0.43%0.55%0.81%0.58%0.63%1.06%0.94%0.93%1.03%1.12%
TDIV
First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund
1.49%1.40%1.59%1.74%2.51%1.76%2.07%2.27%2.97%2.27%2.45%2.52%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
1.39%1.58%1.61%1.65%1.74%1.28%1.21%0.38%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
2.97%3.05%4.31%3.29%3.17%2.39%1.67%0.36%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 DS. 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 DS was 12.96%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 18 trading sessions.

The current DS drawdown is 6.87%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-12.96%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202518May 5, 202552
-10.88%Jan 29, 202642Mar 30, 2026
-7.38%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202412Aug 21, 202426
-5.89%Sep 15, 202313Oct 3, 202328Nov 10, 202341
-5%Oct 21, 202523Nov 20, 202513Dec 10, 202536

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 7.69, 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.

BenchmarkPYLDSHLDVWOBGDEAVUVAVDVIXNTDIVCGDVPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.280.470.500.580.680.600.880.860.900.88
PYLD0.281.000.180.760.280.250.370.200.260.300.36
SHLD0.470.181.000.280.430.450.460.390.410.520.63
VWOB0.500.760.281.000.370.420.510.400.430.500.53
GDE0.580.280.430.371.000.420.620.530.540.550.82
AVUV0.680.250.450.420.421.000.620.480.620.770.67
AVDV0.600.370.460.510.620.621.000.490.550.650.73
IXN0.880.200.390.400.530.480.491.000.880.740.82
TDIV0.860.260.410.430.540.620.550.881.000.800.84
CGDV0.900.300.520.500.550.770.650.740.801.000.85
Portfolio0.880.360.630.530.820.670.730.820.840.851.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 14, 2023