Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
MMAX iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | Defined Outcome | 300% |
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 50% |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 50% |
USD=X USD Cash | -300% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 4x leverage, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 4x leverage | 0.00% | 0.59% | 19.14% | 21.94% | 55.34% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.26% | -1.31% | 10.27% | 11.24% | 26.94% | 9.64% | 8.01% | — |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.62% | 1.08% | 7.85% | 8.80% | 26.60% | 19.91% | — | — |
MMAX iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.07% | 0.24% | 3.03% | 3.60% | 7.44% | — | — | — |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2025, 4x leverage's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +3.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.6 years.
Historically, 87% of months were positive and 13% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, 4x leverage closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.53% | 3.97% | -1.85% | 8.37% | 4.07% | -0.96% | 19.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.61% | 5.33% | 6.76% | 2.45% | 3.28% | 6.56% | 5.08% | 2.46% | 2.98% | 41.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
4x leverage has an annualized alpha of 23.88%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 2025.
- This portfolio captured 137.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -60.89%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 23.88% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.84, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 23.88%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 137.83%
- Downside Capture
- -60.89%
Expense Ratio
4x leverage has a high expense ratio of 2.10%, 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
4x leverage ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 4x leverage and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 4.25 | 1.86 | +2.39 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.40 | 2.53 | +2.87 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.83 | 1.34 | +0.50 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 12.43 | 2.53 | +9.90 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 42.91 | 11.37 | +31.54 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 82 | 2.22 | 2.92 | 1.47 | 4.50 | 16.30 |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 71 | 2.03 | 2.69 | 1.40 | 2.91 | 13.84 |
MMAX iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | 5.15 | 9.36 | 2.35 | 15.81 | 86.95 |
USD=X USD Cash | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
4x leverage provided a 11.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 11.53% | 12.17% | 7.70% | 6.47% | 8.58% | 5.19% | 0.43% | 4.67% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DBMF iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 5.19% | 5.91% | 5.75% | 2.91% | 7.72% | 10.38% | 0.86% | 9.35% |
JEPQ JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 10.22% | 10.53% | 9.65% | 10.03% | 9.44% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MMAX iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.27% | 1.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
USD=X USD Cash | 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 4x leverage. 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 4x leverage was 12.56%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current 4x leverage drawdown is 2.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -12.56%Apr 2025 | 5d | 24d | 29dApr 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.45%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 12d 6hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.24%Mar 2026 | 29d | 12d | 1mo 11dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.08%Nov 2025 | 7d | 6d | 13dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.94%Feb 2026 | 6d | 4d | 10dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
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 0.05, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.26 | 1.21 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.21, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
4x leverage correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 1, 2025 | 0.81 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. JEPQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.92, while USD=X has the lowest at 0.00.
Asset Correlations Table
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