Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50, 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 | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 | -7.83% | 1.68% | 65.74% | 64.56% | 199.08% | 106.70% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AGX Argan, Inc. | 0.77% | 2.13% | 122.19% | 121.92% | 187.42% | 155.28% | 73.58% | 38.67% |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | -10.86% | 2.46% | 117.77% | 113.97% | 301.39% | 55.42% | 41.72% | 59.02% |
AMSC American Superconductor Corporation | -8.75% | -23.28% | 47.12% | 30.40% | 34.50% | 85.16% | 19.27% | 17.60% |
ANAB AnaptysBio, Inc. | -2.52% | -27.35% | 55.85% | 70.36% | 218.80% | 59.10% | 27.08% | — |
ANET Arista Networks, Inc. | -7.07% | 8.82% | 17.74% | 19.97% | 58.63% | 56.93% | 47.77% | 41.90% |
APG APi Group Corporation | -0.99% | -4.68% | 9.72% | 7.48% | 29.20% | 37.24% | 23.99% | — |
APH Amphenol Corporation | -5.42% | 8.42% | 2.92% | -0.01% | 49.74% | 54.30% | 33.33% | 26.23% |
APLD Applied Digital Corporation | -10.26% | -3.95% | 61.58% | 26.91% | 185.86% | 59.91% | 51.04% | 87.96% |
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | -6.59% | 3.12% | 53.99% | 49.85% | 119.73% | 33.16% | 20.37% | 33.39% |
AXSM Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 0.36% | 6.87% | 27.20% | 55.69% | 107.60% | 45.86% | 30.53% | 39.92% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 28, 2022, IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50's average daily return is +0.25%, while the average monthly return is +5.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.1 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +32.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -15.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.38% | 6.70% | -3.12% | 32.12% | 16.22% | -5.39% | 65.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.31% | -8.36% | -9.85% | 5.88% | 21.00% | 19.28% | 11.26% | 7.97% | 16.29% | 18.88% | 0.11% | 0.72% | 124.72% |
| 2024 | 0.73% | 10.99% | 8.86% | -5.08% | 13.66% | 3.76% | 4.10% | -1.83% | 7.76% | 2.60% | 24.63% | -4.31% | 83.58% |
| 2023 | 20.18% | -1.20% | 4.86% | -5.11% | 14.13% | 10.44% | 10.65% | -1.27% | -8.60% | -5.22% | 10.85% | 18.55% | 85.18% |
| 2022 | 6.78% | -0.08% | 5.17% | -15.46% | -1.42% | -11.46% | 17.07% | -0.32% | -13.51% | 12.99% | 3.95% | -4.76% | -6.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 has an annualized alpha of 50.18%, beta of 1.62, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 28, 2022.
- This portfolio captured 383.59% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.66% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 50.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.62 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 50.18%
- Beta
- 1.62
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 383.59%
- Downside Capture
- 109.66%
Expense Ratio
IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 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 Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% 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 Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 5.91 | 2.01 | +3.90 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.24 | 2.71 | +2.53 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.75 | 1.36 | +0.39 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 17.04 | 2.69 | +14.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 66.52 | 12.34 | +54.18 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGX Argan, Inc. | 93 | 2.68 | 3.30 | 1.41 | 7.95 | 20.95 |
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 97 | 4.63 | 4.38 | 1.58 | 11.00 | 22.75 |
AMSC American Superconductor Corporation | 56 | 0.39 | 1.10 | 1.16 | 0.54 | 0.91 |
ANAB AnaptysBio, Inc. | 96 | 3.72 | 3.96 | 1.53 | 9.21 | 23.21 |
ANET Arista Networks, Inc. | 74 | 1.17 | 1.76 | 1.22 | 2.20 | 4.61 |
APG APi Group Corporation | 73 | 1.13 | 1.74 | 1.21 | 1.77 | 5.57 |
APH Amphenol Corporation | 74 | 1.26 | 1.70 | 1.24 | 1.82 | 4.73 |
APLD Applied Digital Corporation | 87 | 1.97 | 2.76 | 1.31 | 4.21 | 9.55 |
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | 93 | 2.96 | 3.40 | 1.42 | 6.83 | 18.38 |
AXSM Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 94 | 2.65 | 4.01 | 1.47 | 5.98 | 16.83 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 provided a 0.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.20% | 0.24% | 0.37% | 0.56% | 0.63% | 0.52% | 0.57% | 0.52% | 0.43% | 0.30% | 0.33% | 0.36% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AGX Argan, Inc. | 0.27% | 0.52% | 0.93% | 2.24% | 2.71% | 1.94% | 7.31% | 2.49% | 1.98% | 4.44% | 1.42% | 2.16% |
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% |
APG APi Group 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% |
APH Amphenol Corporation | 0.60% | 0.55% | 0.79% | 1.07% | 1.06% | 0.89% | 0.80% | 0.89% | 1.09% | 0.80% | 0.86% | 1.01% |
APLD Applied Digital 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% |
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | 0.54% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.86% | 1.27% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 1.40% | 0.94% | 0.64% | 0.92% | 0.73% |
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% |
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 Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50. 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 Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 was 34.24%, occurring on Apr 4, 2025. Recovery took 40 trading sessions.
The current IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 drawdown is 7.91%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -34.24%Apr 2025 | 2mo 10d | 2mo | 4mo 10dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -30.41%Jun 2022 | 2mo 18d | 7mo 21d | 10mo 9dMar 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2024 bear market2024 | -20.51%Aug 2024 | 21d | 2mo 5d | 2mo 26dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2023 correction2023 | -17.54%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 1mo 17d | 4mo 13dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2023 correction2023 | -14.30%Mar 2023 | 1mo 5d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 21dFeb 2023 - May 2023 |
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 43 assets, with an effective number of assets of 43.00, 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 | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.92 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.92, placing it in the top 5% across portfolios — assets in this portfolio move largely independently, providing strong diversification benefit.
IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 28, 2022 | 0.80 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. LRCX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.71, while INDV has the lowest at 0.20.
Portfolio Correlations
Correlation vs. IBD Print Edition 4/26/26 IBD 50. LRCX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.73, while INDV has the lowest at 0.23.
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