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Semiconductor Alphas
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


TSM 10.00%NVDA 10.00%ASME.DE 10.00%AMD.DE 10.00%AP2.DE 10.00%QCOM 10.00%1YD.DE 10.00%TXN 10.00%ADI 10.00%MTE.DE 10.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202615.30%0.20%-9.50%3.50%8.21%
20252.22%-5.32%-8.29%-1.44%14.97%17.33%-0.26%1.56%12.21%13.41%-0.53%4.34%57.88%
20245.64%11.62%7.38%-2.58%10.78%7.38%-6.33%-0.90%1.83%-3.44%-1.56%1.51%33.85%
202316.99%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%
20215.10%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
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.


The portfolio doesn't include any funds that charge management fees.

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.


Semiconductor Alphas Risk / Return Rank: 9797
Overall Rank
Semiconductor Alphas Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9797
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Semiconductor Alphas Sortino Ratio Rank: 9696
Sortino Ratio Rank
Semiconductor Alphas Omega Ratio Rank: 9595
Omega Ratio Rank
Semiconductor Alphas Calmar Ratio Rank: 9898
Calmar Ratio Rank
Semiconductor Alphas Martin Ratio Rank: 9898
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

2.92

0.88

+2.04

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.31

1.37

+1.95

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.47

1.21

+0.26

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

7.28

1.39

+5.89

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

29.37

6.43

+22.93


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
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
932.643.231.415.7018.99
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
811.472.171.273.027.54
ASME.DE
ASML Holding NV
942.673.181.416.8418.22
AMD.DE
Advanced Micro Devices Inc
851.802.451.323.908.24
AP2.DE
Applied Materials Inc
953.243.471.486.5519.53
QCOM
QUALCOMM Incorporated
21-0.41-0.350.95-0.48-1.18
1YD.DE
Broadcom Inc
851.922.541.323.258.12
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
490.320.751.110.440.89
ADI
Analog Devices, Inc.
851.632.351.343.5510.19
MTE.DE
Micron Technology Inc
985.174.251.5610.5744.06

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.

Semiconductor Alphas Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.92
  • 5-Year: 0.91
  • 10-Year: 1.36
  • All Time: 1.16

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 1.00 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Semiconductor Alphas 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

Semiconductor Alphas provided a 0.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.98%0.98%1.08%1.22%1.56%0.99%1.18%1.41%1.63%1.17%1.29%1.37%
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, 2021208Oct 14, 2022194Jul 17, 2023402
-34.98%Jul 11, 2024190Apr 4, 202559Jun 27, 2025249
-34.44%Feb 20, 202020Mar 18, 202056Jun 5, 202076
-30.49%Feb 21, 2011160Oct 3, 2011409May 3, 2013569
-26.52%Mar 3, 2015124Aug 25, 2015191May 23, 2016315

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

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

Benchmark1YD.DEAMD.DEMTE.DEASME.DEAP2.DENVDATSMQCOMTXNADIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.310.320.320.390.360.610.590.650.700.690.66
1YD.DE0.311.000.320.360.380.420.290.310.280.280.310.54
AMD.DE0.320.321.000.420.420.440.380.330.300.300.320.65
MTE.DE0.320.360.421.000.440.490.320.340.310.320.330.65
ASME.DE0.390.380.420.441.000.560.340.400.350.360.380.64
AP2.DE0.360.420.440.490.561.000.330.370.330.350.370.66
NVDA0.610.290.380.320.340.331.000.560.550.580.580.70
TSM0.590.310.330.340.400.370.561.000.550.580.580.68
QCOM0.650.280.300.310.350.330.550.551.000.650.650.67
TXN0.700.280.300.320.360.350.580.580.651.000.810.69
ADI0.690.310.320.330.380.370.580.580.650.811.000.71
Portfolio0.660.540.650.650.640.660.700.680.670.690.711.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 8, 2010