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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

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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The earliest data available for this chart is Apr 10, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of BND

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash returned -2.74% Year-To-Date and 10.67% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash
0.00%-2.09%-2.74%-1.74%11.03%12.90%8.35%10.67%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
-0.24%-4.33%-5.03%-4.29%-3.28%15.44%13.08%12.79%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.34%-4.65%-2.77%39.07%22.97%13.18%19.05%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.55%0.31%0.97%3.65%3.53%0.30%1.70%
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 11, 2007, Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.4 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 37% 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%0.37%-2.74%
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 4.46%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 11, 2007.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (63.07%) than losses (52.93%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.46% 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
4.46%
Beta
0.52
0.81
Upside Capture
63.07%
Downside Capture
52.93%

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 34 for risk / return — below 34% 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: 3434
Overall Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Sortino Ratio Rank: 5858
Sortino Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
Calmar Ratio Rank
Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Martin Ratio Rank: 1111
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.18

0.88

+0.30

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.95

1.37

+0.58

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.52

1.39

-0.87

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.92

6.43

-4.51


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
15-0.62-0.730.90-0.70-1.19
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
581.041.621.231.937.00
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
471.001.421.181.714.64
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.

Straight 1/3 brkb - qqq - bnd - 10% cash Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.18
  • 5-Year: 0.79
  • 10-Year: 0.95
  • All Time: 0.80

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 1.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.32%1.29%1.27%1.11%1.02%0.76%0.88%1.04%1.12%1.01%1.07%1.07%
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
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
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 3.66%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-32.8%Dec 11, 2007455Mar 9, 2009401Apr 14, 2010856
-19.33%Mar 31, 2022196Oct 12, 2022278Jul 17, 2023474
-17.9%Feb 20, 202033Mar 23, 2020119Jul 20, 2020152
-10.87%Sep 21, 201895Dec 24, 2018108Apr 11, 2019203
-9.61%Mar 1, 2011161Aug 8, 201180Oct 27, 2011241

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. 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

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

BenchmarkUSD=XBNDBRK-BQQQPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.00-0.140.640.900.88
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.00
BND-0.140.001.00-0.14-0.09-0.01
BRK-B0.640.00-0.141.000.450.78
QQQ0.900.00-0.090.451.000.80
Portfolio0.880.00-0.010.780.801.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 11, 2007