Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 7.50% |
REMX VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 2.40% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 11.40% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 35.60% |
URNM NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 4.40% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | Money Market | 15.40% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 7.80% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 15.50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in IRA, 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 May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio IRA | 0.07% | -1.61% | 2.52% | 3.17% | 24.97% | 10.10% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
URNM NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF | -0.72% | -4.65% | 15.52% | 9.81% | 124.13% | 30.67% | 20.32% | — |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.02% | 0.29% | 0.90% | 1.83% | 3.96% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | -0.23% | -2.70% | -0.97% | 1.25% | 34.33% | 16.97% | 9.38% | 11.66% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.09% | -0.77% | 8.94% | 16.89% | 117.67% | 44.85% | 26.17% | 31.69% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.59% | 1.58% | 3.75% | 3.32% | — | — |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.61% | -1.86% | 0.69% | -0.72% | -2.29% | -2.76% | -5.75% | -1.34% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -0.72% | -1.88% | 0.11% | 0.16% | 31.31% | 13.41% | 3.75% | 7.73% |
REMX VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 0.42% | -4.82% | 20.27% | 23.41% | 161.17% | 4.05% | 5.42% | 10.51% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, IRA's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, IRA closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.40% | 2.56% | -4.72% | 0.50% | 2.52% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.82% | 0.98% | -1.71% | -0.18% | 2.20% | 5.53% | 0.51% | 2.29% | 4.85% | 2.70% | -0.84% | -0.23% | 18.01% |
| 2024 | -0.59% | 1.47% | 1.75% | -2.92% | 3.84% | 0.99% | 0.81% | 0.43% | 2.94% | -2.51% | 0.83% | -3.43% | 3.36% |
| 2023 | 7.87% | -3.49% | 3.26% | -0.54% | 0.17% | 2.57% | 1.13% | -2.32% | -3.11% | -3.46% | 7.41% | 5.48% | 15.01% |
| 2022 | -3.58% | -0.73% | -1.63% | -7.57% | -0.18% | -4.50% | 4.25% | -2.51% | -7.99% | -1.58% | 8.06% | -3.64% | -20.50% |
| 2021 | 0.55% | 2.24% | 0.96% | 1.22% | -1.93% | 3.23% | 1.48% | -0.39% | 7.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
IRA has an annualized alpha of -0.27%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 71.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.98% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.48 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
- -0.27%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 53.98%
- Downside Capture
- 71.19%
Expense Ratio
IRA has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
IRA ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.81 | 0.88 | +0.93 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 1.37 | +1.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.21 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 1.39 | +1.56 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.94 | 6.43 | +3.51 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URNM NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF | 82 | 1.97 | 2.57 | 1.31 | 3.30 | 9.00 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 254.91 | 180.89 | 367.86 | 4,130.10 |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 66 | 1.24 | 1.83 | 1.27 | 1.86 | 8.47 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.28 | 2.89 | 1.41 | 5.34 | 18.94 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.51 | — | — | — | — |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 9 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 61 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.78 | 6.68 |
REMX VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 94 | 2.76 | 3.16 | 1.40 | 5.52 | 16.39 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
IRA provided a 3.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.21% | 3.32% | 3.06% | 3.21% | 2.03% | 1.56% | 1.19% | 1.85% | 2.22% | 1.67% | 1.65% | 1.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
URNM NorthShore Global Uranium Mining ETF | 2.75% | 3.18% | 3.18% | 3.63% | 0.00% | 6.70% | 2.57% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.80% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.68% | 4.14% | 1.63% | 4.53% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.51% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.70% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
REMX VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 1.46% | 1.76% | 2.56% | 0.00% | 1.56% | 5.25% | 0.81% | 1.64% | 12.43% | 2.89% | 2.23% | 4.77% |
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 IRA. 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 IRA was 26.55%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 683 trading sessions.
The current IRA drawdown is 4.78%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.55% | Nov 10, 2021 | 240 | Oct 24, 2022 | 683 | Jul 17, 2025 | 923 |
| -6.9% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.38% | Sep 16, 2021 | 18 | Oct 11, 2021 | 19 | Nov 5, 2021 | 37 |
| -3.96% | Oct 29, 2025 | 17 | Nov 20, 2025 | 29 | Jan 5, 2026 | 46 |
| -3.46% | Jan 29, 2026 | 6 | Feb 5, 2026 | 10 | Feb 20, 2026 | 16 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.96, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BIL | VMFXX | TLT | URNM | REMX | SMH | VWO | VT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.00 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 0.80 | 0.62 | 0.96 | 0.70 |
| BIL | -0.00 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| VMFXX | 0.03 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.02 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.05 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| TLT | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 1.00 | -0.07 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.52 |
| URNM | 0.45 | -0.02 | 0.02 | -0.07 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.53 |
| REMX | 0.49 | -0.01 | -0.03 | 0.03 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.60 |
| SMH | 0.80 | 0.03 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0.42 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.79 | 0.72 |
| VWO | 0.62 | 0.04 | -0.05 | 0.05 | 0.48 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.71 |
| VT | 0.96 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.77 |
| Portfolio | 0.70 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.60 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.77 | 1.00 |