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40/40/20 Portfolio
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


RLY 5.00%DBMF 5.00%BND 40.00%GLDM 5.00%VT 40.00%QDSNX 5.00%AlternativesAlternativesBondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquityMulti-AssetMulti-Asset

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 40/40/20 Portfolio, 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 when any position deviates by more than 20.0% from its target allocation.


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Returns By Period


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
40/40/20 Portfolio
-1.80%-1.12%5.26%5.89%16.88%12.86%6.79%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
-0.45%-0.64%-0.05%0.11%4.90%3.80%0.02%1.56%
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
-2.01%-0.10%9.70%11.78%28.17%9.96%7.93%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
-3.67%-8.63%0.06%2.68%30.23%29.91%17.81%
QDSNX
AQR Diversifying Strategies Fund Class N
-0.27%1.16%6.09%7.59%14.70%13.67%10.81%
RLY
SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
-2.18%-2.04%14.42%15.47%28.07%14.14%9.92%8.16%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
-3.07%-0.97%9.20%9.69%24.82%19.73%10.38%12.30%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 11, 2020, 40/40/20 Portfolio's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 40/40/20 Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.63%2.58%-3.95%3.90%1.89%-1.67%5.26%
20252.14%0.88%-0.88%0.60%2.25%2.84%0.33%2.23%2.90%1.56%0.84%0.54%17.40%
20240.02%1.57%2.83%-2.00%2.76%0.93%1.83%1.51%1.86%-1.99%2.19%-2.25%9.46%
20234.79%-2.66%2.12%1.01%-1.39%2.66%1.83%-1.48%-2.60%-1.60%5.48%3.48%11.77%
2022-2.35%-0.82%0.56%-4.34%0.73%-4.45%3.52%-2.75%-5.81%2.62%5.05%-2.05%-10.20%
2021-0.46%0.75%0.98%2.56%1.49%0.37%0.95%0.67%-2.24%2.60%-1.42%2.03%8.47%

Benchmark Metrics

40/40/20 Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.83%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 11, 2020.

  • This portfolio participated in 53.52% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 46.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.43 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
1.83%
Beta
0.43
0.81
Upside Capture
46.80%
Downside Capture
53.52%

Expense Ratio

40/40/20 Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.27%, 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

40/40/20 Portfolio ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


40/40/20 Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 4848
Overall Rank
40/40/20 Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4545
Sharpe Ratio Rank
40/40/20 Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
40/40/20 Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
40/40/20 Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
40/40/20 Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 5252
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 40/40/20 Portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.33

2.01

+0.32

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.20

2.71

+0.48

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.44

1.36

+0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.08

2.69

+0.40

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.39

12.34

+1.05


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
351.161.711.201.624.86
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
822.262.971.484.5816.82
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
321.071.451.221.433.63
QDSNX
AQR Diversifying Strategies Fund Class N
922.934.411.577.4221.46
RLY
SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
912.753.711.517.3226.80
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
651.982.701.362.6811.87

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.

40/40/20 Portfolio Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.33
  • 5-Year: 0.83
  • All Time: 1.05

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 40/40/20 Portfolio 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

40/40/20 Portfolio provided a 2.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.75%2.83%2.70%2.96%2.99%3.00%1.86%2.65%2.28%1.95%2.06%2.10%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.98%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
5.22%5.91%5.75%2.91%7.72%10.38%0.86%9.35%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QDSNX
AQR Diversifying Strategies Fund Class N
1.88%1.99%0.00%11.18%8.01%5.99%1.83%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
RLY
SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
2.93%3.24%3.31%3.71%5.66%12.15%2.16%3.45%2.76%1.85%2.07%1.80%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
1.64%1.82%1.95%2.08%2.20%1.82%1.66%2.32%2.53%2.11%2.39%2.45%

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 40/40/20 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 40/40/20 Portfolio was 15.77%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 301 trading sessions.

The current 40/40/20 Portfolio drawdown is 2.57%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-15.77%Oct 2022
11mo 8d1y 2mo
2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-7.45%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 4d
2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-5.51%Mar 2026
25d1mo 9d
2mo 4dMar 2026 - May 2026
2020 pullback2020
-3.96%Sep 2020
20d1mo 17d
2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020
2024 pullback2024
-3.80%Aug 2024
21d12d
1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.03, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.29

1.34

1.39

1.37

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.37, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

40/40/20 Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index

40/40/20 Portfolio has a 0.85 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.85

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.85

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.87

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 11, 2020

0.88


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while GLDM has the lowest at 0.14.

GLDM
0.14
DBMF
0.17
BND
0.17
QDSNX
0.17
RLY
0.56
VT
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 40/40/20 Portfolio. VT has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while DBMF has the lowest at 0.17.

DBMF
0.17
QDSNX
0.25
GLDM
0.41
BND
0.42
RLY
0.70
VT
0.94

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 11, 2020
Diversification Analysis

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