Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 20% | |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
PALL Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF | Precious Metals | 20% |
PPLT Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF | Precious Metals | 20% |
SIVR Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF | Precious Metals | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Precious Commodities, 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 Jul 18, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Precious Commodities returned -4.51% Year-To-Date and 31.85% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Precious Commodities | -0.82% | -7.67% | -4.51% | 13.39% | 58.65% | 31.46% | 14.04% | 31.85% |
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PALL Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF | 1.98% | -8.42% | -5.55% | 20.36% | 54.25% | 0.58% | -11.29% | 9.99% |
PPLT Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 1.32% | -5.29% | -3.03% | 26.57% | 103.64% | 25.36% | 9.75% | 7.14% |
SIVR Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF | -3.44% | -11.89% | 2.17% | 54.82% | 114.49% | 44.22% | 23.47% | 16.79% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -1.99% | -2.31% | -23.70% | -44.66% | -19.07% | 33.89% | 3.18% | 66.03% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, Precious Commodities's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +3.06%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +121.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -27.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, Precious Commodities closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +22.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -16.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.83% | 5.09% | -13.71% | -0.51% | -4.51% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 8.72% | -5.85% | 6.20% | 1.35% | 5.11% | 10.25% | 2.52% | 1.11% | 12.37% | 3.85% | 2.43% | 12.93% | 78.62% |
| 2024 | -4.58% | 7.72% | 9.71% | -1.93% | 7.09% | -2.09% | 0.16% | -1.54% | 5.83% | 6.73% | 2.38% | -4.38% | 26.44% |
| 2023 | 6.37% | -6.82% | 11.87% | 3.72% | -6.18% | -2.53% | 3.18% | -3.08% | -3.38% | 6.37% | 2.97% | 4.49% | 16.30% |
| 2022 | 1.75% | 6.77% | -2.26% | -6.06% | -6.69% | -9.58% | 4.86% | -7.35% | 1.22% | -0.48% | 4.29% | 1.67% | -12.68% |
| 2021 | 0.57% | 9.70% | 9.41% | 4.11% | -4.63% | -6.29% | 2.22% | -0.12% | -8.82% | 11.83% | -6.81% | -1.55% | 7.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
Precious Commodities has an annualized alpha of 28.07%, beta of 0.40, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 130.95% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 45.50% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.40 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.06 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 0.06 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.
- Alpha
- 28.07%
- Beta
- 0.40
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 130.95%
- Downside Capture
- 45.50%
Expense Ratio
Precious Commodities has an expense ratio of 0.38%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Precious Commodities ranks 46 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.59 | 0.88 | +0.71 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.89 | 1.37 | +0.52 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.21 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.20 | 1.39 | -0.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.17 | 6.43 | -3.26 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PALL Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF | 53 | 1.12 | 1.58 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 4.53 |
PPLT Aberdeen Standard Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 84 | 2.12 | 2.33 | 1.36 | 2.93 | 8.69 |
SIVR Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF | 81 | 2.02 | 2.14 | 1.38 | 2.72 | 8.27 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 39 | -0.43 | -0.36 | 0.96 | -1.14 | -2.03 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
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 Precious Commodities. 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 Precious Commodities was 52.21%, occurring on Aug 26, 2015. Recovery took 637 trading sessions.
The current Precious Commodities drawdown is 25.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -52.21% | Dec 5, 2013 | 630 | Aug 26, 2015 | 637 | May 24, 2017 | 1267 |
| -38.35% | Apr 10, 2013 | 86 | Jul 5, 2013 | 127 | Nov 9, 2013 | 213 |
| -35.49% | Dec 17, 2017 | 242 | Aug 15, 2018 | 315 | Jun 26, 2019 | 557 |
| -34.61% | Feb 24, 2020 | 24 | Mar 18, 2020 | 126 | Jul 22, 2020 | 150 |
| -33.82% | May 9, 2021 | 486 | Sep 6, 2022 | 581 | Apr 9, 2024 | 1067 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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 | BTC-USD | PALL | GLD | SIVR | PPLT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.02 | 0.16 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| PALL | 0.25 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.55 | 0.50 |
| SIVR | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.41 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.56 |
| PPLT | 0.23 | 0.08 | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.58 |
| Portfolio | 0.22 | 0.69 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 1.00 |