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SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SLV 16.67%XEM-USD 16.67%SIL 16.67%XLB 16.67%RSPM 16.67%ALB 16.67%CommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison, 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 May 31, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of XEM-USD

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison
-1.11%-4.71%3.61%22.49%24.56%5.18%0.08%
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
-3.45%-11.90%2.13%54.69%113.88%43.94%23.23%16.57%
SIL
Global X Silver Miners ETF
-0.65%-13.05%10.93%31.44%138.87%45.80%19.00%15.27%
XEM-USD
NEM
-1.70%-11.56%-45.15%-62.91%-95.62%-74.58%-71.74%
XLB
Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
-0.10%-2.51%11.65%13.47%18.14%9.62%6.98%10.69%
RSPM
Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF
-0.46%-1.45%14.10%18.60%23.06%7.98%6.42%11.34%
ALB
Albemarle Corporation
-0.21%8.38%26.22%104.39%150.82%-5.16%4.62%12.05%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 2017, SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.43%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Dec 2017 with a return of +52.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 8, 2017 with a return of +24.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.26%8.92%-10.70%0.25%3.61%
20253.63%-4.21%-0.27%-0.23%-11.30%-2.72%0.46%10.97%4.44%-3.11%14.34%7.19%17.83%
2024-8.71%6.39%10.25%-5.43%7.51%-14.41%11.81%-6.09%6.01%-1.07%16.32%-16.57%-0.43%
202314.30%1.73%-5.57%-4.12%-6.22%3.32%3.61%-6.41%-5.89%-1.47%9.11%5.21%5.27%
2022-7.68%0.86%6.90%-10.29%-1.49%-15.26%10.36%-4.99%-3.67%3.84%6.56%-6.05%-21.72%
20213.35%30.50%-14.84%5.46%-0.72%-7.32%8.95%3.85%-11.49%12.99%-2.51%-5.08%16.70%

Benchmark Metrics

SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison has an annualized alpha of 4.88%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 01, 2017.

  • R² of 0.27 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
4.88%
Beta
0.88
0.27
Upside Capture
100.95%
Downside Capture
101.49%

Expense Ratio

SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison has an expense ratio of 0.28%, 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

SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison Risk / Return Rank: 2828
Overall Rank
SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1414
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison Sortino Ratio Rank: 1313
Sortino Ratio Rank
SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison Omega Ratio Rank: 1111
Omega Ratio Rank
SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison Martin Ratio Rank: 3636
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

0.68

0.88

-0.20

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.10

1.37

-0.27

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.13

1.21

-0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.25

1.39

+0.86

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.85

6.43

+0.42


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
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
812.002.131.382.708.21
SIL
Global X Silver Miners ETF
932.802.831.414.2514.39
XEM-USD
NEM
31-0.63-1.840.79-1.09-1.48
XLB
Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
420.871.361.171.314.52
RSPM
Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF
511.021.571.201.545.07
ALB
Albemarle Corporation
902.342.611.355.1212.58

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.

SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.68
  • 5-Year: 0.00
  • All Time: 0.34

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 0.98 to 1.67, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison 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

SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.87%1.05%1.37%0.96%0.94%0.89%1.04%1.22%1.16%0.70%1.33%1.04%
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SIL
Global X Silver Miners ETF
1.07%1.18%2.40%0.59%0.48%1.59%1.92%1.53%1.21%0.02%3.34%0.38%
XEM-USD
NEM
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
XLB
Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
1.73%1.92%1.92%2.00%2.26%1.62%1.72%1.98%2.20%1.66%1.95%2.24%
RSPM
Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF
1.52%2.06%2.04%2.05%2.19%1.43%1.57%1.81%1.83%1.50%1.28%1.57%
ALB
Albemarle Corporation
0.91%1.15%1.87%1.11%0.73%0.67%1.04%2.01%1.74%1.00%1.42%2.07%

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 SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison. 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 SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison was 57.43%, occurring on Mar 22, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.

The current SLV SIL XME LIT BATT NEM Comparison drawdown is 21.16%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-57.43%Jan 8, 2018805Mar 22, 2020163Sep 1, 2020968
-46.85%Mar 3, 20211498Apr 8, 2025
-21.15%Sep 3, 202021Sep 23, 202062Nov 24, 202083
-14.43%Dec 9, 20172Dec 10, 20176Dec 16, 20178
-13.27%Feb 23, 20213Feb 25, 20215Mar 2, 20218

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.00, 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.

BenchmarkXEM-USDSLVSILALBRSPMXLBPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.190.190.280.510.720.750.52
XEM-USD0.191.000.110.130.120.150.150.73
SLV0.190.111.000.740.180.220.250.46
SIL0.280.130.741.000.220.310.350.52
ALB0.510.120.180.221.000.600.560.51
RSPM0.720.150.220.310.601.000.930.55
XLB0.750.150.250.350.560.931.000.56
Portfolio0.520.730.460.520.510.550.561.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 1, 2017