Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 30% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 30% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 30% |
USD=X USD Cash | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash, 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 Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash returned 5.04% Year-To-Date and 11.57% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash | 0.00% | 1.28% | 5.04% | 5.44% | 12.75% | 13.38% | 9.31% | 11.57% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.12% | 1.03% | 0.52% | 0.91% | 4.77% | 4.17% | 0.03% | 1.58% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.71% | 1.36% | -2.67% | -2.06% | 0.35% | 13.30% | 11.27% | 13.22% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.59% | 1.75% | 17.57% | 17.85% | 37.55% | 26.43% | 16.85% | 21.79% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 10, 2007, Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.89% | 1.24% | -3.44% | 4.50% | 3.71% | 0.03% | 5.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.85% | 2.78% | -1.00% | 0.57% | 0.91% | 1.49% | -0.21% | 2.56% | 1.95% | 0.10% | 1.86% | -0.94% | 12.49% |
| 2024 | 2.77% | 3.27% | 1.50% | -3.73% | 3.65% | 1.69% | 2.54% | 3.44% | 0.03% | -1.60% | 4.07% | -2.23% | 16.13% |
| 2023 | 4.44% | -1.50% | 4.14% | 2.25% | 1.29% | 3.76% | 2.10% | 0.06% | -3.11% | -1.84% | 6.23% | 2.52% | 21.85% |
| 2022 | -1.83% | -0.72% | 3.70% | -7.80% | -0.81% | -7.02% | 7.48% | -4.43% | -5.96% | 3.99% | 5.24% | -3.91% | -12.70% |
| 2021 | -0.70% | 1.15% | 2.12% | 4.32% | 1.29% | 0.88% | 1.25% | 2.03% | -3.41% | 3.92% | -0.40% | 2.64% | 15.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash has an annualized alpha of 4.51%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 10, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.63%) than losses (52.60%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.51% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.52 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.51%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 62.63%
- Downside Capture
- 52.60%
Expense Ratio
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% 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 Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash 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 | 1.83 | 1.86 | -0.03 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.60 | 2.53 | +0.06 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.34 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.27 | 2.53 | -0.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.53 | 11.37 | -1.84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 36 | 1.18 | 1.77 | 1.21 | 1.65 | 4.81 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 38 | -0.02 | 0.08 | 1.01 | -0.02 | -0.05 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 2.09 | 2.73 | 1.37 | 3.01 | 11.22 |
USD=X USD Cash | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash provided a 1.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.30% | 1.29% | 1.27% | 1.11% | 1.02% | 0.76% | 0.88% | 1.04% | 1.12% | 1.01% | 1.07% | 1.07% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.96% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash. 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 Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash was 32.80%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 401 trading sessions.
The current Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash drawdown is 0.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -32.80%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 4moDec 2007 - Apr 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -19.33%Oct 2022 | 6mo 15d | 9mo 8d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -17.90%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -10.87%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 18d | 6mo 22dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2011 pullback2011 | -9.61%Aug 2011 | 5mo 10d | 2mo 20d | 8moMar 2011 - Oct 2011 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.57, 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 | 1.55 | 1.37 | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.25, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 10, 2007 | 0.88 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while BND has the lowest at -0.14.
Asset Correlations Table
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