Asset Allocation
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.
| 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 Byan Factor Based Risk Parity | 0.59% | -2.04% | 5.07% | 7.41% | 22.35% | 17.50% | 9.30% | 12.42% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.10% | 3.70% | -4.98% | 1.46% | 5.07% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.80% | 1.55% | -2.38% | -0.77% | 3.58% | 3.74% | -0.20% | 3.08% | 4.46% | 1.01% | 1.56% | -0.04% | 22.07% |
| 2024 | 0.75% | 3.17% | 5.06% | -5.58% | 3.70% | 1.75% | 3.73% | 2.86% | 2.67% | -1.79% | 5.39% | -6.06% | 15.88% |
| 2023 | 6.70% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.36 | 0.88 | +0.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.95 | 1.37 | +0.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.90 | 1.39 | +0.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.61 | 6.43 | +3.18 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QUAL iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | 40 | 0.76 | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 5.43 |
VLUE iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 89 | 1.97 | 2.64 | 1.38 | 3.08 | 13.28 |
MTUM iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 51 | 0.89 | 1.36 | 1.20 | 1.78 | 6.63 |
SIZE iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF | 31 | 0.58 | 0.96 | 1.14 | 0.93 | 4.25 |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 13 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 1.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 70 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 1.29 | 1.82 | 9.56 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 35 | 0.80 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 3.36 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 10 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 90 | 2.13 | 2.88 | 1.39 | 3.94 | 10.99 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 34 | 0.82 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 0.89 | 3.55 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Byan Factor Based Risk Parity provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.99% | 0.97% | 0.26% | 0.78% | 3.60% | 3.92% | 2.08% | 1.96% | 2.83% | 2.69% | 3.13% | 3.16% |
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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, 2020 | 21 | Mar 20, 2020 | 112 | Aug 28, 2020 | 133 |
| -30.07% | Dec 28, 2021 | 189 | Sep 27, 2022 | 449 | Jul 12, 2024 | 638 |
| -17.32% | Oct 3, 2018 | 57 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 116 |
| -15.13% | Apr 27, 2015 | 186 | Jan 20, 2016 | 62 | Apr 19, 2016 | 248 |
| -14.55% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 38 | Jun 3, 2025 | 72 |
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
| Benchmark | ICSH | IAU | BNDX | TIP | GSG | TLT | MTUM | HYG | USMV | VLUE | SIZE | QUAL | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.26 | -0.16 | 0.86 | 0.72 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.97 | 0.87 |
| ICSH | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.17 | -0.01 | 0.16 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| IAU | 0.01 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.06 | -0.00 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| BNDX | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.60 | -0.12 | 0.70 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 0.09 | -0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| TIP | -0.01 | 0.17 | 0.39 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.76 | -0.00 | 0.20 | 0.07 | -0.04 | 0.04 | -0.00 | 0.28 |
| GSG | 0.26 | -0.01 | 0.18 | -0.12 | 0.05 | 1.00 | -0.18 | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.39 |
| TLT | -0.16 | 0.16 | 0.29 | 0.70 | 0.76 | -0.18 | 1.00 | -0.13 | 0.07 | -0.04 | -0.20 | -0.11 | -0.14 | 0.10 |
| MTUM | 0.86 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 0.21 | -0.13 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.84 | 0.78 |
| HYG | 0.72 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.28 | 0.07 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.78 |
| USMV | 0.83 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.16 | -0.04 | 0.74 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.84 | 0.82 |
| VLUE | 0.85 | 0.05 | -0.00 | -0.05 | -0.04 | 0.30 | -0.20 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.81 |
| SIZE | 0.86 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.25 | -0.11 | 0.72 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| QUAL | 0.97 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.02 | -0.00 | 0.23 | -0.14 | 0.84 | 0.70 | 0.84 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.39 | 0.10 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.82 | 0.81 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 1.00 |