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Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BND 30.00%USD=X 10.00%BRK-B 30.00%QQQ 30.00%BondBondCurrencyCurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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.


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

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.89%1.24%-3.44%4.50%3.71%0.03%5.04%
20251.85%2.78%-1.00%0.57%0.91%1.49%-0.21%2.56%1.95%0.10%1.86%-0.94%12.49%
20242.77%3.27%1.50%-3.73%3.65%1.69%2.54%3.44%0.03%-1.60%4.07%-2.23%16.13%
20234.44%-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
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.


Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Risk / Return Rank: 3939
Overall Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3939
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Calmar Ratio Rank: 3232
Calmar Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Martin Ratio Rank: 3838
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 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
36
1.181.771.211.654.81
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
38
-0.020.081.01-0.02-0.05
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
69
2.092.731.373.0111.22
USD=X
USD Cash

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Sharpe ratio is 1.83 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash 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

Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash provided a 1.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.30%1.29%1.27%1.11%1.02%0.76%0.88%1.04%1.12%1.01%1.07%1.07%
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 2mo1y 1mo
2y 4moDec 2007 - Apr 2010
Bear market2022
-19.33%Oct 2022
6mo 15d9mo 8d
1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023
COVID crash2020
-17.90%Mar 2020
1mo 2d3mo 29d
5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-10.87%Dec 2018
3mo 4d3mo 18d
6mo 22dSep 2018 - Apr 2019
2011 pullback2011
-9.61%Aug 2011
5mo 10d2mo 20d
8moMar 2011 - Oct 2011

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 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

Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash has a 0.80 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

0.80

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.

BND
-0.14
USD=X
0.00
BRK-B
0.63
QQQ
0.90

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash. QQQ has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.80, while BND has the lowest at -0.01.

BND
-0.01
USD=X
0.00
BRK-B
0.78
QQQ
0.80

Asset Correlations Table

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

USD=XBNDBRK-BQQQ
USD=X0.000.000.000.00
BND0.001.00-0.14-0.09
BRK-B0.00-0.141.000.44
QQQ0.00-0.090.441.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 10, 2007
Diversification Analysis

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