Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | Financial Services | 33.33% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 33.33% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 33.33% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GBTC + 2x ETFs, 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 May 4, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of GBTC
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the GBTC + 2x ETFs returned -13.09% Year-To-Date and 60.73% 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 GBTC + 2x ETFs | -0.09% | -3.47% | -13.09% | -20.53% | 40.94% | 62.82% | 24.12% | 60.73% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | -1.70% | -1.94% | -23.71% | -45.06% | -24.09% | 48.11% | 0.50% | 57.65% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 1.08% | -1.70% | -3.87% | -2.71% | 144.73% | 92.19% | 44.90% | 50.94% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.18% | -6.10% | -11.07% | -10.29% | 36.96% | 36.81% | 15.87% | 29.84% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2015, GBTC + 2x ETFs's average daily return is +0.23%, while the average monthly return is +4.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was May 2017 with a return of +102.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -30.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, GBTC + 2x ETFs closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was May 24, 2017 with a return of +22.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -22.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.94% | -12.00% | -6.22% | 2.30% | -13.09% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -0.89% | -9.33% | -13.73% | 3.07% | 23.01% | 17.39% | 9.45% | -2.63% | 11.30% | 9.11% | -11.28% | -1.61% | 30.36% |
| 2024 | 10.05% | 31.00% | 10.76% | -12.64% | 20.22% | 7.01% | -6.31% | -4.10% | 4.55% | 3.57% | 17.19% | -0.69% | 103.23% |
| 2023 | 33.45% | -0.24% | 28.81% | -3.31% | 12.89% | 19.86% | 6.93% | -3.15% | -8.81% | 7.48% | 20.60% | 15.73% | 217.86% |
| 2022 | -21.92% | -0.30% | 5.13% | -24.85% | -7.49% | -30.84% | 27.47% | -16.17% | -19.53% | 6.65% | 6.59% | -16.64% | -67.93% |
| 2021 | 4.19% | 11.64% | 7.39% | 1.70% | -9.72% | 10.06% | 6.71% | 8.01% | -10.65% | 27.68% | 8.38% | -9.39% | 63.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
GBTC + 2x ETFs has an annualized alpha of 39.53%, beta of 2.11, and R² of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 05, 2015.
- This portfolio captured 415.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and 153.94% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 39.53% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 2.11 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 39.53%
- Beta
- 2.11
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 415.62%
- Downside Capture
- 153.94%
Expense Ratio
GBTC + 2x ETFs 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
GBTC + 2x ETFs ranks 20 for risk / return — below 20% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.86 | 0.88 | -0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.44 | 1.37 | +0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.34 | 1.39 | -0.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.61 | 6.43 | -2.82 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | 20 | -0.54 | -0.53 | 0.94 | -0.45 | -0.95 |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 88 | 1.89 | 2.43 | 1.34 | 4.65 | 12.68 |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 47 | 0.83 | 1.42 | 1.20 | 1.55 | 4.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GBTC + 2x ETFs provided a 0.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.22% | 0.19% | 0.12% | 0.13% | 0.20% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.28% | 0.33% | 1.98% | 0.22% | 0.17% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.61% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.10% | 0.05% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.72% | 0.93% | 0.32% | 0.46% | 0.39% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.21% | 0.11% |
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 GBTC + 2x ETFs. 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 GBTC + 2x ETFs was 73.62%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 271 trading sessions.
The current GBTC + 2x ETFs drawdown is 26.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -73.62% | Nov 10, 2021 | 285 | Dec 28, 2022 | 271 | Jan 29, 2024 | 556 |
| -64.88% | Dec 19, 2017 | 255 | Dec 24, 2018 | 276 | Jan 30, 2020 | 531 |
| -56.9% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 97 | Aug 3, 2020 | 115 |
| -43.29% | Jan 23, 2025 | 53 | Apr 8, 2025 | 53 | Jun 25, 2025 | 106 |
| -37.92% | May 6, 2015 | 78 | Aug 25, 2015 | 50 | Nov 4, 2015 | 128 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, 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 | GBTC | USD | QLD | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.76 | 0.91 | 0.69 |
| GBTC | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.74 |
| USD | 0.76 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.77 |
| QLD | 0.91 | 0.26 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
| Portfolio | 0.69 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 1.00 |