- ISIN
- US80343J6762
- Issuer
- Saratoga
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 2017
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SMICX Performance Chart
Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio (SMICX) is up 5.9% since the beginning of the year. SMICX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SMICX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,409.
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Returns By Period
Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio (SMICX) has returned 5.91% so far this year and 14.70% over the past 12 months.
Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.04%
- 1M
- 2.64%
- YTD
- 5.91%
- 6M
- 5.14%
- 1Y
- 14.70%
- 3Y*
- 12.08%
- 5Y*
- 7.10%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SMICX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 2017, SMICX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SMICX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.27% | 0.99% | -4.44% | 5.12% | 1.86% | 1.22% | 5.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.66% | -1.61% | -2.99% | 1.03% | 3.80% | 3.21% | 1.21% | 1.45% | 1.35% | 0.75% | 0.74% | 0.05% | 12.07% |
| 2024 | 0.39% | 3.22% | 1.98% | -3.34% | 2.49% | 0.56% | 2.23% | 0.91% | 1.80% | -0.71% | 4.10% | -2.87% | 11.02% |
| 2023 | 4.49% | -0.84% | -0.63% | 0.00% | -0.21% | 3.73% | 1.44% | -1.11% | -2.36% | -1.68% | 5.34% | 4.37% | 12.83% |
| 2022 | -3.67% | -0.19% | 0.48% | -4.37% | 0.10% | -4.37% | 4.77% | -1.49% | -5.13% | 3.50% | 3.48% | -2.78% | -9.82% |
| 2021 | 0.46% | 1.92% | 2.15% | 2.46% | 0.34% | 0.77% | 0.08% | 1.35% | -2.17% | 2.99% | -1.49% | 2.54% | 11.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.05%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 2017.
- This fund participated in 60.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.52 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.05%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 49.23%
- Downside Capture
- 60.65%
Expense Ratio
SMICX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SMICX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of mutual funds 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 present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio (SMICX) and compare them to 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.
| SMICX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.23 | 2.78 | -0.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.35 | 12.44 | -3.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio provided a 10.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.23 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.23 | $1.23 | $0.44 | $0.09 | $0.71 | $1.26 | $0.15 | $0.35 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 10.52% | 11.14% | 4.00% | 0.87% | 7.81% | 11.59% | 1.39% | 3.45% | 2.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.23 | $1.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $1.26 |
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 Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio. 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 Saratoga Moderately Conservative Balanced Allocation Portfolio was 22.85%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. Recovery took 110 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -22.85%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 7d | 6mo 9dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -14.24%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 2mo | 2y 28dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.21%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 6mo 11d | 9mo 12dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.42%Apr 2025 | 4mo 3d | 2mo 16d | 6mo 19dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.64%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SMICX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.85% | -56.78% | +33.93% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.64% | -9.10% | +2.46% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.42% | -18.90% | +7.48% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.24% | -25.43% | +11.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.38% | -10.71% | +7.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.58% | 2.03% | -0.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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