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Rick's Barbell
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Rick's Barbell, 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 6, 2026, the Rick's Barbell returned 2.87% Year-To-Date and 7.18% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Rick's Barbell
-0.67%0.84%2.87%3.43%7.41%7.40%6.51%7.18%
BTAL
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
4.00%-0.42%-16.82%-15.72%-33.92%-11.25%-3.89%-4.23%
EUO
ProShares UltraShort Euro
1.59%4.89%6.00%4.49%2.63%-0.21%5.83%2.59%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
0.34%-0.00%2.55%2.31%2.42%-1.80%1.09%2.90%
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
0.17%0.54%1.61%2.35%6.31%6.96%3.28%6.08%
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares
-19.93%4.92%72.61%62.00%174.82%66.22%35.93%50.09%
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
-7.30%-17.17%-7.82%-3.83%46.42%49.47%25.50%17.75%
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
-7.90%-1.21%19.07%17.12%66.25%49.00%21.38%28.93%
YCS
ProShares UltraShort Yen
0.35%5.12%7.54%10.01%31.94%20.09%23.63%12.25%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 2013, Rick's Barbell's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.

Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was Jan 2020 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -2.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Rick's Barbell closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2020 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Nov 20, 2020 at -1.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.52%0.36%-1.35%0.66%1.86%-0.18%2.87%
20250.93%0.09%0.07%-2.39%0.67%1.05%0.56%-0.19%1.36%1.14%0.40%0.25%3.97%
20242.31%0.71%1.32%0.64%0.75%1.84%-1.04%0.21%0.55%0.21%0.43%0.10%8.28%
20231.99%-1.05%0.35%0.53%0.12%0.91%0.33%0.96%1.26%0.37%1.99%1.15%9.23%
2022-0.41%-0.82%2.30%1.18%-0.59%1.07%0.84%-0.65%-0.67%1.92%-0.34%-1.84%1.91%
20210.68%0.36%1.06%1.20%0.35%1.88%0.39%0.51%0.30%1.65%-0.11%1.87%10.60%

Benchmark Metrics

Rick's Barbell has an annualized alpha of 6.14%, beta of 0.11, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 18, 2013.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (24.78%) than losses (1.50%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.11 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.27 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 0.27 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
6.14%
Beta
0.11
0.27
Upside Capture
24.78%
Downside Capture
1.50%

Expense Ratio

Rick's Barbell has a high expense ratio of 1.93%, indicating above-average management fees. 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

Rick's Barbell ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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.


Rick's Barbell Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
Rick's Barbell Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Calmar Ratio Rank: 7777
Calmar Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Martin Ratio Rank: 7575
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rick's Barbell and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.65

2.01

+0.64

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.74

2.71

+1.03

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.53

1.36

+0.17

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.29

2.69

+1.60

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

16.97

12.34

+4.63


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BTAL
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
0-1.59-2.480.75-0.93-1.60
EUO
ProShares UltraShort Euro
130.270.461.060.420.91
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
60.430.631.090.691.33
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
532.303.081.492.395.64
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares
752.802.751.383.9511.27
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
250.801.261.191.062.56
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
611.982.421.322.6711.23
YCS
ProShares UltraShort Yen
712.002.541.374.1112.84

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.

Rick's Barbell Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.65
  • 5-Year: 1.96
  • 10-Year: 1.99
  • All Time: 2.06

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 1.64 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Rick's Barbell 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

Rick's Barbell provided a 3.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.74%3.78%5.61%2.69%2.27%4.36%0.95%2.67%3.74%3.46%5.18%2.99%
BTAL
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
2.99%2.49%3.49%6.14%1.01%0.00%0.00%0.88%0.39%0.00%0.00%0.00%
EUO
ProShares UltraShort Euro
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
2.26%2.32%2.75%1.88%10.75%7.14%2.94%0.54%12.36%0.02%3.21%7.36%
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
5.85%5.95%9.35%3.35%0.00%5.85%0.71%4.91%2.41%6.90%9.07%3.02%
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares
4.12%7.19%0.29%0.28%0.22%0.32%0.52%0.25%0.47%0.10%0.00%0.00%
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
0.73%0.84%0.93%0.74%0.52%0.06%0.11%0.41%0.63%0.00%0.12%0.34%
YCS
ProShares UltraShort Yen
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 Rick's Barbell. 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 Rick's Barbell was 4.22%, occurring on Nov 23, 2020. Recovery took 57 trading sessions.

The current Rick's Barbell drawdown is 0.87%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2020 pullback2020
-4.22%Nov 2020
2mo 21d2mo 26d
5mo 17dSep 2020 - Feb 2021
2025 selloff2025
-3.69%Apr 2025
2mo 8d4mo 20d
6mo 28dFeb 2025 - Sep 2025
COVID crash2020
-3.67%Mar 2020
24d24d
1mo 18dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020
2018 pullback2018
-2.83%Mar 2018
1mo 7d2mo 8d
3mo 15dJan 2018 - May 2018
2024 pullback2024
-2.78%Aug 2024
25d2mo 17d
3mo 12dJul 2024 - Oct 2024

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 3.19, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

3.53

2.94

3.03

2.78

2.72

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 2.72, placing it in the top 5% across portfolios — assets in this portfolio move largely independently, providing strong diversification benefit.

Rick's Barbell correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Rick's Barbell has a 0.24 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.24

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.33

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.37

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.48

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 18, 2013

0.48


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. UPRO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while BTAL has the lowest at -0.53.

BTAL
-0.53
EUO
-0.11
LCSIX
-0.04
UGL
0.01
YCS
0.18
SVARX
0.40
TECL
0.89
UPRO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Rick's Barbell. YCS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.53, while UGL has the lowest at -0.12.

UGL
-0.12
BTAL
-0.02
EUO
0.30
LCSIX
0.34
SVARX
0.36
TECL
0.47
UPRO
0.48
YCS
0.53

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 18, 2013
Diversification Analysis

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