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Ares
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


ARES 50.00%ARCC 50.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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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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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.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-4.53%-15.46%-0.89%6.97%4.31%-1.22%-11.84%
202510.04%-7.58%-7.97%-1.34%7.67%3.70%5.08%-2.24%-8.56%-3.61%3.31%2.27%-1.36%
20241.57%4.60%3.09%-0.47%4.99%-2.71%7.63%-2.03%4.52%4.26%5.10%0.86%35.64%
202313.10%-1.56%0.93%3.07%0.39%7.26%3.64%1.84%1.27%-3.39%9.13%5.15%47.80%
20221.21%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
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.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

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.


Ares Risk / Return Rank: 22
Overall Rank
Ares Sharpe Ratio Rank: 22
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Ares Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
Sortino Ratio Rank
Ares Omega Ratio Rank: 22
Omega Ratio Rank
Ares Calmar Ratio Rank: 22
Calmar Ratio Rank
Ares Martin Ratio Rank: 22
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 Ares and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


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
ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
26-0.39-0.420.95-0.37-0.67
ARES
Ares Management Corporation
20-0.59-0.620.92-0.50-0.98

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.

Ares Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.57
  • 5-Year: 0.59
  • 10-Year: 0.83
  • All Time: 0.69

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 Ares 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

Ares provided a 7.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio7.30%6.39%5.44%6.09%6.84%4.98%6.44%6.30%8.69%7.66%6.77%8.91%
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 8d7mo 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 27d6mo 6d
1y 1moJun 2015 - Aug 2016
2025 selloff2025
-27.97%Apr 2025
2mo 4d4mo 6d
6mo 10dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025
Bear market2022
-27.59%Jun 2022
1mo 26d7mo 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

Ares has a 0.55 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

0.55

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.

ARCC
0.50
ARES
0.50

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Ares. ARES has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.92, while ARCC has the lowest at 0.69.

ARCC
0.69
ARES
0.92

Asset Correlations Table

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

ARCCARES
ARCC1.000.41
ARES0.411.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 2, 2014
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