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Permanent
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


IBIT 10.00%TCAF 10.00%MGC 10.00%PRPFX 70.00%CryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquityMulti-AssetMulti-Asset

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Permanent , 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 Jan 11, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of IBIT

Returns By Period


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
Permanent
-0.13%-3.44%0.13%1.71%19.48%
PRPFX
Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio
0.42%-3.53%5.17%11.34%26.96%20.92%12.48%11.10%
TCAF
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF
0.39%-4.01%-6.10%-5.05%10.64%
MGC
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF
0.06%-3.26%-4.80%-2.27%18.35%19.80%12.42%14.83%
IBIT
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
-1.73%-1.89%-23.52%-44.79%-23.15%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 12, 2024, Permanent 's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, Permanent closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -4.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.99%1.78%-4.82%0.35%0.13%
20253.99%-1.23%-0.60%2.58%3.75%3.20%1.94%1.41%3.93%1.20%-0.41%1.62%23.42%
2024-0.19%6.73%5.42%-2.78%4.50%0.42%2.63%0.73%3.38%2.09%7.52%-3.82%29.25%

Benchmark Metrics

Permanent has an annualized alpha of 12.74%, beta of 0.64, and R² of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 12, 2024.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.27%) than losses (27.74%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 12.74% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.64 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
12.74%
Beta
0.64
0.60
Upside Capture
96.27%
Downside Capture
27.74%

Expense Ratio

Permanent has an expense ratio of 0.63%, 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

Permanent ranks 53 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.


Permanent Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
Permanent Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Permanent Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
Permanent Omega Ratio Rank: 5555
Omega Ratio Rank
Permanent Calmar Ratio Rank: 5959
Calmar Ratio Rank
Permanent Martin Ratio Rank: 3939
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

1.37

0.88

+0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.87

1.37

+0.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.09

1.39

+0.70

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.18

6.43

+0.75


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
PRPFX
Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio
912.012.491.433.4512.22
TCAF
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF
310.621.011.151.003.58
MGC
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF
550.981.511.231.606.94
IBIT
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
5-0.51-0.490.94-0.43-0.91

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.

Permanent Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.37
  • All Time: 1.80

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 0.97 to 1.66, 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 Permanent 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

Permanent provided a 2.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.33%2.43%1.46%1.14%1.27%1.55%3.91%3.47%5.04%1.68%0.88%5.15%
PRPFX
Permanent Portfolio Permanent Portfolio
3.11%3.27%1.86%1.39%1.58%2.05%5.38%4.69%6.90%2.14%0.95%7.06%
TCAF
T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF
0.53%0.50%0.43%0.26%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MGC
Vanguard Mega Cap ETF
1.01%0.93%1.15%1.35%1.65%1.17%1.45%1.81%2.10%1.83%2.14%2.11%
IBIT
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF
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 Permanent . 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 Permanent was 11.14%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 22 trading sessions.

The current Permanent drawdown is 7.50%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-11.14%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202522May 9, 202555
-9.78%Jan 29, 202642Mar 30, 2026
-6.34%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202414Aug 23, 202428
-4.88%Oct 21, 202523Nov 20, 202514Dec 11, 202537
-4.61%Apr 12, 202414May 1, 202410May 15, 202424

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 1.92, 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.

BenchmarkIBITPRPFXTCAFMGCPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.400.580.950.990.72
IBIT0.401.000.310.360.390.70
PRPFX0.580.311.000.560.550.85
TCAF0.950.360.561.000.930.69
MGC0.990.390.550.931.000.70
Portfolio0.720.700.850.690.701.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 12, 2024