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Byan Factor Based Risk Parity
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Byan Factor Based Risk Parity, 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 Dec 13, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of ICSH

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Byan Factor Based Risk Parity returned 5.07% Year-To-Date and 12.42% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Byan Factor Based Risk Parity
0.59%-2.04%5.07%7.41%22.35%17.50%9.30%12.42%
QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
0.20%-4.31%-2.54%-1.12%13.24%17.00%10.75%13.06%
VLUE
iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF
0.32%-0.85%6.67%15.58%38.49%18.92%9.91%11.92%
MTUM
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
0.25%-0.38%-1.69%-3.55%20.25%21.22%9.74%14.17%
SIZE
iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF
0.38%-3.65%-0.37%0.08%10.91%12.60%7.35%11.07%
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
0.74%-3.57%-0.44%-0.74%1.12%10.38%7.75%9.74%
HYG
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
0.24%-0.22%0.13%1.21%6.94%8.10%3.71%5.21%
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
0.41%-0.62%0.82%0.60%3.34%3.06%1.33%2.52%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.61%-2.56%0.69%-0.91%-0.77%-2.76%-5.75%-1.34%
GSG
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust
4.83%22.44%45.06%47.42%45.94%17.42%18.79%9.67%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.10%-1.55%-0.08%0.10%2.63%3.79%0.18%1.74%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 16, 2013, Byan Factor Based Risk Parity's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Byan Factor Based Risk Parity closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.10%3.70%-4.98%1.46%5.07%
20254.80%1.55%-2.38%-0.77%3.58%3.74%-0.20%3.08%4.46%1.01%1.56%-0.04%22.07%
20240.75%3.17%5.06%-5.58%3.70%1.75%3.73%2.86%2.67%-1.79%5.39%-6.06%15.88%
20236.70%-5.62%4.22%0.29%-3.96%5.28%3.15%-2.04%-5.74%-2.60%9.84%6.55%15.56%
2022-5.62%-0.79%2.36%-9.05%0.36%-10.44%8.60%-6.47%-11.92%9.06%7.58%-5.73%-22.47%
2021-0.89%1.06%3.19%5.23%2.31%1.31%3.28%1.50%-4.45%5.72%-2.21%5.17%22.78%

Benchmark Metrics

Byan Factor Based Risk Parity has an annualized alpha of 2.14%, beta of 0.84, and R² of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 16, 2013.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.95%) than losses (93.26%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.14% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.14%
Beta
0.84
0.84
Upside Capture
95.95%
Downside Capture
93.26%

Expense Ratio

Byan Factor Based Risk Parity has an expense ratio of 0.34%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Byan Factor Based Risk Parity ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


Byan Factor Based Risk Parity Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
Byan Factor Based Risk Parity Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Byan Factor Based Risk Parity Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
Byan Factor Based Risk Parity Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
Byan Factor Based Risk Parity Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
Byan Factor Based Risk Parity Martin Ratio Rank: 6767
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.36

0.88

+0.48

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.95

1.37

+0.59

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.21

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.90

1.39

+0.51

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.61

6.43

+3.18


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
400.761.211.171.215.43
VLUE
iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF
891.972.641.383.0813.28
MTUM
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
510.891.361.201.786.63
SIZE
iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF
310.580.961.140.934.25
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
130.090.211.030.150.65
HYG
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
701.251.881.291.829.56
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
350.801.111.141.163.36
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
10-0.07-0.011.00-0.09-0.19
GSG
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust
902.132.881.393.9410.99
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
340.821.151.150.893.55

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.

Byan Factor Based Risk Parity Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.36
  • 5-Year: 0.58
  • 10-Year: 0.75
  • All Time: 0.74

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 1.01 to 1.70, 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 Byan Factor Based Risk Parity 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

Byan Factor Based Risk Parity provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.99%0.97%0.26%0.78%3.60%3.92%2.08%1.96%2.83%2.69%3.13%3.16%
QUAL
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
0.98%0.94%1.02%1.23%1.59%1.20%1.39%1.60%2.00%1.76%1.96%1.63%
VLUE
iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF
1.96%2.11%2.73%2.66%3.18%2.22%2.42%2.61%2.70%2.14%2.07%2.39%
MTUM
iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF
0.80%0.91%0.75%1.35%1.80%0.55%0.83%1.48%1.27%1.02%1.43%1.12%
SIZE
iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF
1.55%1.50%1.53%1.42%1.59%1.19%1.43%1.35%2.43%1.58%1.88%1.95%
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
1.57%1.49%1.67%1.82%1.62%1.26%1.81%1.88%2.12%1.77%2.22%2.02%
HYG
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
5.87%5.71%6.01%5.74%5.30%4.02%4.88%4.99%5.54%5.12%5.27%5.90%
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond ETF
2.79%3.46%2.52%2.73%6.96%4.28%1.17%1.75%2.71%2.07%1.48%0.34%
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%
GSG
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed 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%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.47%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%

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 Byan Factor Based Risk Parity. 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 Byan Factor Based Risk Parity was 33.94%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 112 trading sessions.

The current Byan Factor Based Risk Parity drawdown is 4.33%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.94%Feb 21, 202021Mar 20, 2020112Aug 28, 2020133
-30.07%Dec 28, 2021189Sep 27, 2022449Jul 12, 2024638
-17.32%Oct 3, 201857Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019116
-15.13%Apr 27, 2015186Jan 20, 201662Apr 19, 2016248
-14.55%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202538Jun 3, 202572

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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 0.85, 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

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

BenchmarkICSHIAUBNDXTIPGSGTLTMTUMHYGUSMVVLUESIZEQUALPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.060.010.00-0.010.26-0.160.860.720.830.850.860.970.87
ICSH0.061.000.100.200.17-0.010.160.050.140.080.050.070.070.07
IAU0.010.101.000.250.390.180.290.020.110.06-0.000.020.010.27
BNDX0.000.200.251.000.60-0.120.700.010.190.09-0.050.030.020.24
TIP-0.010.170.390.601.000.050.76-0.000.200.07-0.040.04-0.000.28
GSG0.26-0.010.18-0.120.051.00-0.180.210.280.160.300.250.230.39
TLT-0.160.160.290.700.76-0.181.00-0.130.07-0.04-0.20-0.11-0.140.10
MTUM0.860.050.020.01-0.000.21-0.131.000.610.740.690.720.840.78
HYG0.720.140.110.190.200.280.070.611.000.620.660.680.700.78
USMV0.830.080.060.090.070.16-0.040.740.621.000.730.780.840.82
VLUE0.850.05-0.00-0.05-0.040.30-0.200.690.660.731.000.860.820.81
SIZE0.860.070.020.030.040.25-0.110.720.680.780.861.000.850.85
QUAL0.970.070.010.02-0.000.23-0.140.840.700.840.820.851.000.86
Portfolio0.870.070.270.240.280.390.100.780.780.820.810.850.861.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 16, 2013