Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ARES Ares Management Corporation | Financial Services | 50% |
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | Financial Services | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ares, 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 9, 2026, the Ares returned -11.84% Year-To-Date and 22.19% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Ares | 0.46% | -0.35% | -11.84% | -12.71% | -15.09% | 12.98% | 15.28% | 22.19% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | -0.11% | -1.26% | -4.69% | -6.11% | -7.10% | 9.21% | 8.47% | 12.83% |
ARES Ares Management Corporation | 0.97% | 0.49% | -20.44% | -20.82% | -24.22% | 14.73% | 20.40% | 29.88% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 2, 2014, Ares's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +21.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, Ares closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -16.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.53% | -15.46% | -0.89% | 6.97% | 4.31% | -1.22% | -11.84% | ||||||
| 2025 | 10.04% | -7.58% | -7.97% | -1.34% | 7.67% | 3.70% | 5.08% | -2.24% | -8.56% | -3.61% | 3.31% | 2.27% | -1.36% |
| 2024 | 1.57% | 4.60% | 3.09% | -0.47% | 4.99% | -2.71% | 7.63% | -2.03% | 4.52% | 4.26% | 5.10% | 0.86% | 35.64% |
| 2023 | 13.10% | -1.56% | 0.93% | 3.07% | 0.39% | 7.26% | 3.64% | 1.84% | 1.27% | -3.39% | 9.13% | 5.15% | 47.80% |
| 2022 | 1.21% | 0.22% | -0.46% | -10.83% | 1.01% | -12.04% | 17.02% | 2.46% | -14.01% | 18.74% | 2.28% | -7.85% | -7.69% |
| 2021 | -0.75% | 10.32% | 6.51% | -1.83% | 3.07% | 9.41% | 7.30% | 3.93% | -0.14% | 10.13% | -4.84% | 3.58% | 56.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ares has an annualized alpha of 6.91%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 02, 2014.
- This portfolio captured 115.54% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.42% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.91%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 115.54%
- Downside Capture
- 91.42%
Expense Ratio
Ares 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
Ares ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ares and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.57 | 1.94 | -2.50 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.64 | 2.63 | -3.26 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.92 | 1.35 | -0.43 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.46 | 2.59 | -3.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.91 | 11.84 | -12.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 26 | -0.39 | -0.42 | 0.95 | -0.37 | -0.67 |
ARES Ares Management Corporation | 20 | -0.59 | -0.62 | 0.92 | -0.50 | -0.98 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Ares provided a 7.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 7.30% | 6.39% | 5.44% | 6.09% | 6.84% | 4.98% | 6.44% | 6.30% | 8.69% | 7.66% | 6.77% | 8.91% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 10.23% | 9.49% | 8.77% | 9.59% | 10.12% | 7.65% | 9.47% | 9.01% | 9.88% | 9.67% | 9.22% | 11.02% |
ARES Ares Management Corporation | 4.38% | 3.29% | 2.10% | 2.59% | 3.57% | 2.31% | 3.40% | 3.59% | 7.50% | 5.65% | 4.32% | 6.81% |
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 Ares. 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 Ares was 50.00%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
The current Ares drawdown is 21.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -50.00%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 7mo 22d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2026 bear market2026 | -33.21%Mar 2026 | 7mo 1d | — | 10mo 12hAug 2025 - now |
2016 bear market2016 | -32.12%Feb 2016 | 7mo 27d | 6mo 6d | 1y 1moJun 2015 - Aug 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.97%Apr 2025 | 2mo 4d | 4mo 6d | 6mo 10dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -27.59%Jun 2022 | 1mo 26d | 7mo 20d | 9mo 16dApr 2022 - Feb 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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.15 | 1.16 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.16, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Ares correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.55 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.60 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 2, 2014 | 0.57 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ARES has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.50, while ARCC has the lowest at 0.50.
Asset Correlations Table
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