Asset Allocation
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
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% | — |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.71% | 2.17% | -6.96% | 1.12% | 1.62% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.38% | 0.48% | -0.79% | 1.98% | 6.45% | 5.94% | 1.69% | 2.97% | 7.06% | 2.40% | -0.37% | 1.50% | 37.55% |
| 2024 | 0.32% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.97 | 0.88 | +1.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.74 | 1.37 | +1.37 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.21 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.22 | 1.39 | +1.83 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.58 | 6.43 | +7.14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GDE WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 82 | 1.84 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.68 | 10.22 |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 89 | 2.26 | 2.92 | 1.39 | 3.83 | 11.11 |
CGDV Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | 66 | 1.24 | 1.81 | 1.28 | 1.94 | 8.10 |
PYLD PIMCO ETF Trust - PIMCO Multisector Bond Active Exchange-Traded Fund | 77 | 1.85 | 2.58 | 1.37 | 1.95 | 7.84 |
VWOB Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 69 | 1.36 | 1.88 | 1.29 | 1.97 | 7.94 |
IXN iShares Global Tech ETF | 68 | 1.25 | 1.86 | 1.26 | 2.41 | 7.90 |
TDIV First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | 67 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 1.26 | 2.28 | 7.79 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 62 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 1.90 | 7.48 |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 94 | 2.69 | 3.38 | 1.55 | 3.76 | 15.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
DS provided a 2.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.85% | 2.85% | 3.49% | 2.04% | 1.51% | 0.85% | 0.86% | 0.88% | 0.89% | 0.83% | 0.87% | 0.91% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 18 | May 5, 2025 | 52 |
| -10.88% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.38% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 12 | Aug 21, 2024 | 26 |
| -5.89% | Sep 15, 2023 | 13 | Oct 3, 2023 | 28 | Nov 10, 2023 | 41 |
| -5% | Oct 21, 2025 | 23 | Nov 20, 2025 | 13 | Dec 10, 2025 | 36 |
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
| Benchmark | PYLD | SHLD | VWOB | GDE | AVUV | AVDV | IXN | TDIV | CGDV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.88 |
| PYLD | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.76 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| SHLD | 0.47 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.52 | 0.63 |
| VWOB | 0.50 | 0.76 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.53 |
| GDE | 0.58 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.42 | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.82 |
| AVUV | 0.68 | 0.25 | 0.45 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.62 | 0.77 | 0.67 |
| AVDV | 0.60 | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.73 |
| IXN | 0.88 | 0.20 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.74 | 0.82 |
| TDIV | 0.86 | 0.26 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.54 | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.84 |
| CGDV | 0.90 | 0.30 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.77 | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
| Portfolio | 0.88 | 0.36 | 0.63 | 0.53 | 0.82 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 1.00 |