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3 BUCKET STRATEGY
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 3 BUCKET STRATEGY, 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

As of Jun 13, 2026, the 3 BUCKET STRATEGY returned 22.96% Year-To-Date and 17.30% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
3 BUCKET STRATEGY
0.40%1.73%22.96%23.14%40.18%23.99%16.18%17.30%
FSELX
Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio
6.51%7.60%74.64%78.43%138.82%63.72%44.40%38.57%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.89%3.37%20.66%19.57%26.16%14.90%8.75%12.91%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.12%-2.62%2.58%2.96%18.71%22.68%14.33%18.50%
SHV
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.03%0.31%1.53%1.73%3.90%4.63%3.34%2.23%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.57%0.45%9.62%9.69%24.78%20.60%12.20%15.02%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, 3 BUCKET STRATEGY's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 3 BUCKET STRATEGY closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.17%1.80%-2.84%11.70%5.96%-0.12%22.96%
20251.17%-0.62%-4.42%-1.66%5.75%5.94%1.83%2.55%3.02%2.05%0.19%0.46%17.00%
20241.56%5.17%3.52%-3.38%4.35%2.70%1.63%1.56%1.15%-0.08%4.25%-1.82%22.24%
20236.63%-0.45%3.26%-1.33%2.78%5.58%3.63%-1.54%-4.29%-3.79%7.96%5.73%25.88%
2022-5.66%-1.89%2.83%-7.95%2.01%-8.37%8.29%-4.01%-8.00%6.56%7.37%-5.43%-15.26%
2021-0.14%3.84%4.39%2.77%1.64%2.32%0.89%2.69%-3.62%5.61%1.88%3.67%28.85%

Benchmark Metrics

3 BUCKET STRATEGY has an annualized alpha of 3.90%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.82%) than losses (79.88%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.90% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.95, 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
3.90%
Beta
0.87
0.95
Upside Capture
95.82%
Downside Capture
79.88%

Expense Ratio

3 BUCKET STRATEGY has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low. 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

3 BUCKET STRATEGY ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% 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.


3 BUCKET STRATEGY Risk / Return Rank: 9595
Overall Rank
3 BUCKET STRATEGY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9494
Sharpe Ratio Rank
3 BUCKET STRATEGY Sortino Ratio Rank: 9595
Sortino Ratio Rank
3 BUCKET STRATEGY Omega Ratio Rank: 9696
Omega Ratio Rank
3 BUCKET STRATEGY Calmar Ratio Rank: 9494
Calmar Ratio Rank
3 BUCKET STRATEGY Martin Ratio Rank: 9696
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 3 BUCKET STRATEGY and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

3.26

1.86

+1.40

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

4.32

2.53

+1.79

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.61

1.34

+0.27

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

6.41

2.53

+3.88

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

26.80

11.37

+15.43


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
FSELX
Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio
95
4.034.131.579.8335.64
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
87
2.413.721.435.7013.97
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
33
1.181.641.211.143.78
SHV
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
100
19.49149.5453.77431.382,419.80
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
70
1.972.671.352.7912.52

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.

The current 3 BUCKET STRATEGY Sharpe ratio is 3.26 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, 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 3 BUCKET STRATEGY 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

3 BUCKET STRATEGY provided a 3.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.61%4.18%3.76%3.56%2.95%2.46%2.96%2.41%6.45%3.95%2.22%4.17%
FSELX
Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio
9.38%11.11%7.97%7.20%6.69%6.99%8.13%3.36%26.80%14.44%3.82%15.22%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.22%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.38%0.36%0.39%0.46%0.55%0.42%0.52%0.82%1.27%1.01%1.04%1.22%
SHV
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.83%4.09%5.02%4.73%1.39%0.00%0.74%2.19%1.66%0.72%0.34%0.03%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.03%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%

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 3 BUCKET STRATEGY. 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 3 BUCKET STRATEGY was 28.27%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 92 trading sessions.

The current 3 BUCKET STRATEGY drawdown is 2.08%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-28.27%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo 13d
5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-22.82%Oct 2022
9mo 18d9mo 4d
1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023
2025 selloff2025
-17.41%Apr 2025
2mo 14d2mo 17d
5mo 1dJan 2025 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-16.57%Dec 2018
3mo 4d2mo 27d
6mo 1dSep 2018 - Mar 2019
2015 correction2015
-11.96%Aug 2015
2mo 29d7mo 22d
10mo 21dMay 2015 - Apr 2016

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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.23, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.28

1.17

1.13

1.10

1.10

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

3 BUCKET STRATEGY correlation to the S&P 500 Index

3 BUCKET STRATEGY has a 0.90 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.90

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.94

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.95

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.95

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 20, 2011

0.96


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while SHV has the lowest at -0.02.

SHV
-0.02
FSELX
0.77
SCHD
0.82
SCHG
0.94
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 3 BUCKET STRATEGY. VTI has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.96, while SHV has the lowest at -0.01.

SHV
-0.01
SCHD
0.84
FSELX
0.88
SCHG
0.90
VTI
0.96

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 20, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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