In this period, the S&P 500 Low
Volatility Index underperformed by nearly 42 % from October 1998 through January 2000.
The S&P 500 Low
Volatility Index underperformed the S&P 500 in 9 of the 10 periods, with an average excess return of -8.92 % and median excess return of -5.44 %.
The S&P 500 Low
Volatility Index underperformed the benchmark 60 % of the time when interest rates rose and underperformed by an average of -0.60 %.
Not exact matches
The above historical performance figures from Morningstar indicate that the fund had a higher
volatility (expressed as a standard deviation of returns) and
underperformed the S&P 500 ®
index, its best - fit benchmark, on a risk - adjusted basis (Sharpe Ratio) in both the three - and five - year trailing periods.
For example, equally - weighted
indices outperform and minimum -
volatility underperforms when growth is strengthening.
However, by adopting a sector rotation strategy, you run the risk that your portfolio may experience increased
volatility and may
underperform the broader market
indexes.