Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | Financial Services | 50% |
ARES Ares Management Corporation | Financial Services | 50% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is May 2, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of ARES
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Ares returned -21.86% Year-To-Date and 19.98% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -4.45% | -3.95% | -2.02% | 16.73% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio Ares | -2.32% | -4.73% | -21.86% | -18.41% | -18.69% | 11.20% | 13.34% | 19.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ARES Ares Management Corporation | -3.02% | -5.40% | -33.65% | -29.63% | -26.47% | 11.65% | 16.55% | 26.47% |
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | -1.61% | -4.04% | -9.97% | -7.39% | -12.64% | 8.76% | 8.39% | 11.74% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2014, Ares's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% 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% | -2.32% | -21.86% | ||||||||
| 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 6.87%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 05, 2014.
- This portfolio captured 116.03% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.83% 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
- 6.87%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 116.03%
- Downside Capture
- 91.83%
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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.59 | 0.92 | -1.50 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.65 | 1.41 | -2.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.91 | 1.21 | -0.30 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.53 | 1.41 | -1.95 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.31 | 6.61 | -7.93 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARES Ares Management Corporation | 18 | -0.57 | -0.57 | 0.92 | -0.51 | -1.29 |
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 17 | -0.54 | -0.63 | 0.92 | -0.63 | -1.29 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Ares provided a 8.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 8.04% | 6.39% | 5.44% | 6.09% | 6.84% | 4.98% | 6.44% | 6.30% | 8.69% | 7.66% | 6.77% | 8.91% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ARES Ares Management Corporation | 5.25% | 3.29% | 2.10% | 2.59% | 3.57% | 2.31% | 3.40% | 3.59% | 7.50% | 5.65% | 4.32% | 6.81% |
ARCC Ares Capital Corporation | 10.83% | 9.49% | 8.77% | 9.59% | 10.12% | 7.65% | 9.47% | 9.01% | 9.88% | 9.67% | 9.22% | 11.02% |
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 30.01%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50% | Feb 14, 2020 | 26 | Mar 23, 2020 | 162 | Nov 10, 2020 | 188 |
| -33.21% | Aug 13, 2025 | 146 | Mar 12, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -32.12% | Jun 19, 2015 | 164 | Feb 11, 2016 | 128 | Aug 15, 2016 | 292 |
| -27.97% | Feb 3, 2025 | 46 | Apr 8, 2025 | 86 | Aug 12, 2025 | 132 |
| -27.59% | Apr 21, 2022 | 40 | Jun 16, 2022 | 157 | Feb 1, 2023 | 197 |
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. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | ARCC | ARES | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.57 |
| ARCC | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.69 |
| ARES | 0.50 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.57 | 0.69 | 0.92 | 1.00 |