Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
1YD.DE Broadcom Inc | Technology | 10% |
ADI Analog Devices, Inc. | Technology | 10% |
AMD.DE Advanced Micro Devices Inc | Technology | 10% |
AP2.DE Applied Materials Inc | Technology | 10% |
ASME.DE ASML Holding NV | Technology | 10% |
MTE.DE Micron Technology Inc | Technology | 10% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 10% |
QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated | Technology | 10% |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | Technology | 10% |
TXN Texas Instruments Incorporated | Technology | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Semiconductor Alphas, 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 Dec 7, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of 1YD.DE
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Semiconductor Alphas returned 8.21% Year-To-Date and 39.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Semiconductor Alphas | -0.43% | -1.95% | 8.21% | 23.03% | 89.50% | 44.77% | 27.93% | 39.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | -0.72% | -3.72% | 11.88% | 18.31% | 101.39% | 56.27% | 24.16% | 32.63% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.93% | -1.47% | -4.88% | -6.08% | 60.69% | 85.17% | 66.71% | 70.07% |
ASME.DE ASML Holding NV | -2.72% | -0.86% | 23.74% | 30.51% | 101.89% | 26.79% | 17.56% | 30.63% |
AMD.DE Advanced Micro Devices Inc | 6.12% | 8.50% | -1.89% | 30.63% | 107.73% | 29.91% | 21.31% | 53.87% |
AP2.DE Applied Materials Inc | 7.47% | 0.80% | 35.07% | 62.19% | 144.95% | 43.94% | 21.41% | 33.93% |
QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated | -0.38% | -7.61% | -25.39% | -24.04% | -15.78% | 2.87% | 0.53% | 12.71% |
1YD.DE Broadcom Inc | 3.31% | -0.38% | -10.36% | -5.71% | 89.15% | 72.24% | 48.50% | 37.10% |
TXN Texas Instruments Incorporated | -0.73% | -3.85% | 13.06% | 8.54% | 12.81% | 5.02% | 3.19% | 16.09% |
ADI Analog Devices, Inc. | -0.70% | -6.09% | 17.75% | 32.60% | 61.93% | 19.49% | 16.69% | 20.71% |
MTE.DE Micron Technology Inc | 14.77% | -3.70% | 25.30% | 102.30% | 321.20% | 83.34% | 32.58% | 42.87% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 8, 2010, Semiconductor Alphas's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -17.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Semiconductor Alphas closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15.30% | 0.20% | -9.50% | 3.50% | 8.21% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.22% | -5.32% | -8.29% | -1.44% | 14.97% | 17.33% | -0.26% | 1.56% | 12.21% | 13.41% | -0.53% | 4.34% | 57.88% |
| 2024 | 5.64% | 11.62% | 7.38% | -2.58% | 10.78% | 7.38% | -6.33% | -0.90% | 1.83% | -3.44% | -1.56% | 1.51% | 33.85% |
| 2023 | 16.99% | 1.26% | 10.49% | -6.15% | 16.46% | 3.86% | 4.20% | -3.95% | -6.49% | -4.04% | 14.44% | 12.85% | 72.37% |
| 2022 | -11.59% | -0.22% | -0.64% | -13.60% | 4.45% | -16.79% | 14.59% | -9.86% | -12.69% | 2.85% | 17.83% | -8.24% | -33.99% |
| 2021 | 5.10% | 5.69% | 0.75% | 2.29% | 2.14% | 6.63% | 1.02% | 2.56% | -4.87% | 6.39% | 14.64% | 2.04% | 52.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
Semiconductor Alphas has an annualized alpha of 16.94%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 08, 2010.
- This portfolio captured 195.30% of S&P 500 Index gains and 116.28% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R² of 0.50 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
- 16.94%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 195.30%
- Downside Capture
- 116.28%
Expense Ratio
Semiconductor Alphas 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
Semiconductor Alphas ranks 97 for risk / return — in the top 97% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.92 | 0.88 | +2.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.31 | 1.37 | +1.95 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.21 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 7.28 | 1.39 | +5.89 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 29.37 | 6.43 | +22.93 |
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How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 93 | 2.64 | 3.23 | 1.41 | 5.70 | 18.99 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 81 | 1.47 | 2.17 | 1.27 | 3.02 | 7.54 |
ASME.DE ASML Holding NV | 94 | 2.67 | 3.18 | 1.41 | 6.84 | 18.22 |
AMD.DE Advanced Micro Devices Inc | 85 | 1.80 | 2.45 | 1.32 | 3.90 | 8.24 |
AP2.DE Applied Materials Inc | 95 | 3.24 | 3.47 | 1.48 | 6.55 | 19.53 |
QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated | 21 | -0.41 | -0.35 | 0.95 | -0.48 | -1.18 |
1YD.DE Broadcom Inc | 85 | 1.92 | 2.54 | 1.32 | 3.25 | 8.12 |
TXN Texas Instruments Incorporated | 49 | 0.32 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 0.44 | 0.89 |
ADI Analog Devices, Inc. | 85 | 1.63 | 2.35 | 1.34 | 3.55 | 10.19 |
MTE.DE Micron Technology Inc | 98 | 5.17 | 4.25 | 1.56 | 10.57 | 44.06 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Semiconductor Alphas provided a 0.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.98% | 0.98% | 1.08% | 1.22% | 1.56% | 0.99% | 1.18% | 1.41% | 1.63% | 1.17% | 1.29% | 1.37% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.18% | 1.78% | 2.49% | 1.57% | 1.56% | 3.46% | 3.64% | 2.32% | 2.61% | 2.54% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
ASME.DE ASML Holding NV | 0.57% | 0.71% | 0.92% | 0.87% | 1.27% | 0.47% | 0.64% | 1.19% | 1.02% | 0.82% | 0.99% | 0.84% |
AMD.DE Advanced Micro Devices 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% |
AP2.DE Applied Materials Inc | 0.45% | 0.61% | 0.77% | 0.66% | 0.94% | 0.48% | 0.96% | 1.17% | 1.87% | 0.72% | 1.09% | 0.00% |
QCOM QUALCOMM Incorporated | 2.81% | 2.06% | 2.18% | 2.18% | 2.67% | 1.47% | 1.69% | 2.81% | 4.27% | 3.50% | 3.17% | 3.72% |
1YD.DE Broadcom Inc | 0.68% | 0.61% | 0.76% | 1.49% | 2.69% | 1.85% | 2.87% | 0.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TXN Texas Instruments Incorporated | 2.85% | 3.17% | 2.81% | 2.94% | 2.84% | 2.23% | 2.27% | 2.50% | 2.78% | 2.03% | 2.25% | 2.55% |
ADI Analog Devices, Inc. | 1.28% | 1.46% | 1.73% | 1.73% | 1.85% | 1.57% | 1.68% | 1.82% | 2.24% | 2.02% | 2.31% | 2.89% |
MTE.DE Micron Technology Inc | 0.11% | 0.14% | 0.44% | 0.47% | 0.80% | 0.18% | 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 Semiconductor Alphas. 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 Semiconductor Alphas was 44.81%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 194 trading sessions.
The current Semiconductor Alphas drawdown is 9.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.81% | Dec 28, 2021 | 208 | Oct 14, 2022 | 194 | Jul 17, 2023 | 402 |
| -34.98% | Jul 11, 2024 | 190 | Apr 4, 2025 | 59 | Jun 27, 2025 | 249 |
| -34.44% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 56 | Jun 5, 2020 | 76 |
| -30.49% | Feb 21, 2011 | 160 | Oct 3, 2011 | 409 | May 3, 2013 | 569 |
| -26.52% | Mar 3, 2015 | 124 | Aug 25, 2015 | 191 | May 23, 2016 | 315 |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | 1YD.DE | AMD.DE | MTE.DE | ASME.DE | AP2.DE | NVDA | TSM | QCOM | TXN | ADI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.66 |
| 1YD.DE | 0.31 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.54 |
| AMD.DE | 0.32 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.65 |
| MTE.DE | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.42 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| ASME.DE | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.64 |
| AP2.DE | 0.36 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.66 |
| NVDA | 0.61 | 0.29 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.70 |
| TSM | 0.59 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.37 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.68 |
| QCOM | 0.65 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| TXN | 0.70 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| ADI | 0.69 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.71 |
| Portfolio | 0.66 | 0.54 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 1.00 |