DUST NUGT ARB

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DUST NUGT ARB, 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.

As of Apr 2, 2026, the DUST NUGT ARB returned 2.45% Year-To-Date and 3.95% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 9, 2010, DUST NUGT ARB's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Mar 2020 with a return of +26.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2016 at -7.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, DUST NUGT ARB closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.9%.

DUST NUGT ARB has an annualized alpha of 3.92%, beta of 0.17, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 09, 2010.

• This portfolio captured 2.13% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -41.37%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
• R² of 0.05 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

DUST NUGT ARB has an expense ratio of -1.05%, 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.

DUST NUGT ARB ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

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.

DUST NUGT ARB Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.18
• 5-Year: 0.00
• 10-Year: 0.31
• All Time: 0.40

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 places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of DUST NUGT ARB compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

DUST NUGT ARB provided a -3.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DUST NUGT ARB. 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 DUST NUGT ARB was 14.45%, occurring on Jun 26, 2013. Recovery took 113 trading sessions.

The current DUST NUGT ARB drawdown is 8.02%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.