Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 25% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cockroach 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 Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 17, 2026, the Cockroach Portfolio returned 3.37% Year-To-Date and 8.09% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.57% | 1.46% | 9.73% | 11.75% | 25.55% | 19.43% | 12.21% | 13.75% |
Portfolio Cockroach Portfolio | -0.07% | -0.36% | 3.37% | 3.69% | 15.90% | 14.76% | 8.84% | 8.09% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.15% | 1.26% | 0.75% | 0.83% | 5.22% | 4.09% | 0.12% | 1.59% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.27% | -4.71% | 0.33% | 0.44% | 27.54% | 29.85% | 19.11% | 12.36% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.02% | 0.38% | 0.62% | 0.76% | 3.37% | 4.17% | 1.78% | 1.65% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | -0.60% | 1.51% | 10.33% | 11.16% | 25.93% | 20.91% | 13.74% | 15.58% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 10, 2007, Cockroach Portfolio's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Cockroach Portfolio closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.53% | 2.67% | -4.86% | 2.35% | 1.14% | -1.26% | 3.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.62% | 0.87% | 1.22% | 1.45% | 1.29% | 1.93% | 0.33% | 2.27% | 4.24% | 1.72% | 1.68% | 0.60% | 22.13% |
| 2024 | 0.08% | 1.00% | 3.27% | -0.96% | 2.24% | 1.19% | 2.53% | 1.70% | 2.37% | 0.07% | 1.01% | -1.32% | 13.87% |
| 2023 | 4.04% | -2.87% | 4.00% | 0.83% | -0.60% | 0.93% | 1.44% | -0.80% | -3.03% | 0.99% | 4.25% | 2.63% | 12.09% |
| 2022 | -2.42% | 0.44% | 0.18% | -3.81% | -0.42% | -2.94% | 2.35% | -2.68% | -4.45% | 1.24% | 4.61% | -0.97% | -8.88% |
| 2021 | -1.27% | -1.24% | 0.62% | 2.45% | 2.18% | -1.18% | 1.58% | 0.68% | -2.27% | 2.04% | -0.35% | 1.89% | 5.09% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cockroach Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 4.44%, beta of 0.24, and R2 of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 10, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (33.19%) than losses (21.55%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.46 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 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.44%
- Beta
- 0.24
- R²
- 0.46
- Upside Capture
- 33.19%
- Downside Capture
- 21.55%
Expense Ratio
Cockroach Portfolio 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
Cockroach Portfolio ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of Portfolios 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 presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cockroach Portfolio and compares them with 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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.73 | 1.98 | -0.25 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.27 | 2.70 | -0.43 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.36 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.11 | 2.71 | -0.60 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.11 | 12.15 | -5.04 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 40 | 1.41 | 2.12 | 1.25 | 1.96 | 5.67 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 26 | 1.01 | 1.38 | 1.21 | 1.13 | 3.19 |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 84 | 2.55 | 4.18 | 1.53 | 3.81 | 15.13 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 66 | 2.11 | 2.86 | 1.38 | 2.93 | 13.24 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Cockroach Portfolio provided a 2.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.15% | 2.18% | 2.20% | 1.87% | 1.39% | 0.90% | 1.21% | 1.65% | 1.64% | 1.33% | 1.31% | 1.29% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.95% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.68% | 3.81% | 3.92% | 2.99% | 1.30% | 0.26% | 0.94% | 2.12% | 1.72% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.54% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.98% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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 Cockroach 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 Cockroach Portfolio was 17.22%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 205 trading sessions.
The current Cockroach Portfolio drawdown is 3.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -17.22%Nov 2008 | 8mo 25d | 10mo | 1y 6moFeb 2008 - Sep 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -13.80%Oct 2022 | 11mo 5d | 1y 1mo | 2y 12dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -10.79%Mar 2020 | 24d | 2mo | 2mo 24dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.51%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 4mo 19dJan 2026 - now |
2013 pullback2013 | -6.66%Jun 2013 | 8mo 25d | 7mo 22d | 1y 4moOct 2012 - Feb 2014 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.28 | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.54 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.54, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Cockroach Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.59 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.64 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 10, 2007 | 0.62 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while SHY has the lowest at -0.19.
Asset Correlations Table
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