Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 12.50% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 12.50% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 12.50% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | Communication Services | 12.50% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | Healthcare | 12.50% |
PG The Procter & Gamble Company | Consumer Defensive | 12.50% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 12.50% |
V Visa Inc. | Financial Services | 12.50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in best long term, 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 best long term returned 3.12% Year-To-Date and 20.30% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio best long term | 0.15% | -2.89% | 3.12% | 3.26% | 22.15% | 19.22% | 13.86% | 20.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | -1.52% | -2.37% | 7.29% | 4.81% | 48.78% | 17.21% | 18.59% | 29.36% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -1.23% | -10.73% | 3.35% | 5.46% | 12.47% | 23.49% | 7.35% | 20.83% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.71% | 1.07% | -2.67% | -2.06% | 0.35% | 13.30% | 11.27% | 13.22% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.53% | -10.27% | 15.06% | 16.44% | 106.51% | 43.10% | 24.46% | 25.76% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 1.07% | 4.96% | 17.68% | 15.11% | 57.15% | 17.82% | 10.94% | 10.46% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.10% | -4.36% | -18.85% | -17.98% | -17.07% | 6.16% | 9.56% | 24.39% |
PG The Procter & Gamble Company | 0.86% | 4.83% | 5.93% | 6.28% | -3.97% | 3.69% | 4.73% | 8.96% |
V Visa Inc. | 1.05% | -0.04% | -7.69% | -6.93% | -7.91% | 13.87% | 7.33% | 15.98% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 19, 2008, best long term's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, best long term closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.00% | -0.06% | -5.52% | 10.53% | 2.80% | -3.89% | 3.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.15% | 0.08% | -3.99% | -1.33% | 4.54% | 1.03% | 2.65% | 4.64% | 3.08% | 3.50% | 2.94% | -1.06% | 20.56% |
| 2024 | 3.23% | 3.66% | 1.18% | -2.51% | 4.49% | 3.56% | 0.66% | 2.62% | 0.51% | -0.93% | 5.25% | 0.59% | 24.37% |
| 2023 | 6.00% | -3.79% | 8.33% | 4.51% | 2.46% | 5.53% | 2.68% | 0.18% | -5.28% | 0.62% | 7.90% | 0.92% | 33.29% |
| 2022 | -2.19% | -1.91% | 4.58% | -8.26% | -2.69% | -6.65% | 9.33% | -5.42% | -8.70% | 5.14% | 4.46% | -5.88% | -18.38% |
| 2021 | -1.32% | 1.13% | 2.94% | 7.13% | -0.67% | 3.13% | 4.36% | 2.41% | -5.36% | 5.13% | -0.44% | 5.85% | 26.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
best long term has an annualized alpha of 9.82%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 19, 2008.
- This portfolio captured 113.52% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 73.84% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.82% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- 9.82%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 113.52%
- Downside Capture
- 73.84%
Expense Ratio
best long term 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
best long term ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for best long term 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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.85 | 1.86 | -0.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.66 | 2.53 | +0.13 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.34 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 2.53 | -0.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.63 | 11.37 | -2.74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 88 | 2.07 | 2.93 | 1.38 | 3.40 | 8.47 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 53 | 0.40 | 0.76 | 1.09 | 0.55 | 1.29 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 38 | -0.02 | 0.08 | 1.01 | -0.02 | -0.05 |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 96 | 3.62 | 4.92 | 1.59 | 5.20 | 18.48 |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 96 | 3.42 | 4.94 | 1.61 | 5.28 | 15.52 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 17 | -0.70 | -0.84 | 0.89 | -0.53 | -1.08 |
PG The Procter & Gamble Company | 28 | -0.30 | -0.31 | 0.97 | -0.37 | -0.68 |
V Visa Inc. | 14 | -0.56 | -0.68 | 0.92 | -0.73 | -1.57 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
best long term provided a 0.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.92% | 0.93% | 0.99% | 0.94% | 0.93% | 0.79% | 0.86% | 0.97% | 1.25% | 1.16% | 1.37% | 1.39% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.36% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GOOGL Alphabet Inc. Class A | 0.24% | 0.27% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.18% | 2.48% | 3.40% | 3.00% | 2.52% | 2.45% | 2.53% | 2.57% | 2.74% | 2.38% | 2.73% | 2.87% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.91% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
PG The Procter & Gamble Company | 2.85% | 2.91% | 2.36% | 2.55% | 2.38% | 2.08% | 2.24% | 2.37% | 3.09% | 2.98% | 3.18% | 3.31% |
V Visa Inc. | 0.81% | 0.70% | 0.68% | 0.72% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0.67% | 0.61% | 0.75% | 0.64% |
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 best long term. 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 best long term was 40.31%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 232 trading sessions.
The current best long term drawdown is 4.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -40.31%Nov 2008 | 5mo 17d | 11mo 7d | 1y 4moJun 2008 - Oct 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.72%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.38%Nov 2022 | 7mo 8d | 8mo 13d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.83%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 2mo 26d | 5mo 19dOct 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2010 correction2010 | -14.93%Jul 2010 | 2mo 10d | 3mo 15d | 5mo 25dApr 2010 - Oct 2010 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.00, 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 | 2.03 | 1.69 | 1.48 | 1.36 | 1.38 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.38, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
best long term correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.72 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 19, 2008 | 0.85 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MSFT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.70, while PG has the lowest at 0.45.
Asset Correlations Table
| PG | JNJ | BRK-B | AAPL | AMZN | V | MSFT | GOOGL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.28 |
| JNJ | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.30 |
| BRK-B | 0.40 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.41 |
| AAPL | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| AMZN | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.62 |
| V | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
| MSFT | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.59 |
| GOOGL | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.49 | 0.59 | 1.00 |
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