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DCA1
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


DBC 10.00%IGLN.L 10.00%VT 50.00%QQQ 30.00%CommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DCA1, 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 year.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 9, 2026, the DCA1 returned 13.12% Year-To-Date and 15.47% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
DCA1
0.80%-1.10%13.12%13.50%31.18%23.00%14.20%15.47%
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
0.82%-2.74%31.80%32.21%40.70%14.11%12.01%8.54%
IGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
-0.32%-8.04%0.50%3.23%29.84%30.05%17.89%12.87%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
1.56%0.68%16.71%15.00%35.78%27.15%16.98%21.59%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
0.52%-0.45%9.77%10.59%25.47%19.82%10.54%12.61%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 8, 2011, DCA1's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, DCA1 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.40%0.97%-4.18%9.89%4.58%-2.55%13.12%
20253.21%-0.84%-2.71%0.46%5.53%4.57%1.56%2.16%4.71%3.00%0.41%0.60%24.79%
20240.60%3.66%3.23%-2.62%4.22%2.73%0.59%1.66%2.51%-0.79%3.18%-1.37%18.77%
20237.69%-2.63%5.19%0.85%1.35%4.92%4.08%-2.05%-4.08%-1.62%7.99%4.30%28.17%
2022-4.25%-1.32%3.57%-7.19%0.10%-7.52%5.89%-3.80%-8.69%4.57%6.44%-4.50%-16.87%
20210.11%1.65%1.74%5.02%1.49%2.20%1.59%2.15%-3.44%5.71%-1.75%3.20%21.12%

Benchmark Metrics

DCA1 has an annualized alpha of 1.74%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 08, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.85%) than losses (86.79%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.

Alpha
1.74%
Beta
0.85
0.92
Upside Capture
89.85%
Downside Capture
86.79%

Expense Ratio

DCA1 has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low. 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

DCA1 ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% 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.


DCA1 Risk / Return Rank: 8080
Overall Rank
DCA1 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DCA1 Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
DCA1 Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
DCA1 Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
DCA1 Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
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 DCA1 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.59

1.94

+0.65

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.37

2.63

+0.74

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.48

1.35

+0.13

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.17

2.59

+1.59

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

18.22

11.84

+6.37


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
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
752.172.811.385.2712.03
IGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
351.191.611.231.634.30
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
692.152.771.383.0011.43
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
651.962.681.362.6411.68

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.

DCA1 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.59
  • 5-Year: 0.94
  • 10-Year: 0.98
  • All Time: 0.79

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 1.59 to 2.46, 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 DCA1 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

DCA1 provided a 1.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.18%1.38%1.67%1.72%1.40%1.04%1.00%1.54%1.67%1.30%1.51%1.52%
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
2.53%3.33%5.22%4.94%0.59%0.00%0.00%1.59%1.30%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IGLN.L
iShares Physical Gold ETC
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.39%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
1.63%1.82%1.95%2.08%2.20%1.82%1.66%2.32%2.53%2.11%2.39%2.45%

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 DCA1. 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 DCA1 was 28.32%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 75 trading sessions.

The current DCA1 drawdown is 3.33%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-28.32%Mar 2020
1mo 2d3mo 17d
4mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-22.60%Oct 2022
10mo 29d9mo 2d
1y 7moNov 2021 - Jul 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-17.48%Dec 2018
2mo 23d4mo
6mo 23dOct 2018 - Apr 2019
2011 correction2011
-17.05%Oct 2011
5mo 4d4mo 23d
9mo 27dMay 2011 - Feb 2012
2016 correction2016
-16.05%Feb 2016
8mo 26d6mo 2d
1y 2moMay 2015 - Aug 2016

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 2.78, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


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

1.31

1.22

1.20

1.18

1.18

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.18, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

DCA1 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

DCA1 has a 0.90 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

0.90

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

0.93

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

0.94

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

0.94

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 8, 2011

0.94


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.95, while IGLN.L has the lowest at 0.02.

IGLN.L
0.02
DBC
0.30
QQQ
0.90
VT
0.95

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. DCA1. VT has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.96, while IGLN.L has the lowest at 0.20.

IGLN.L
0.20
DBC
0.44
QQQ
0.91
VT
0.96

Asset Correlations Table

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

IGLN.LDBCQQQVT
IGLN.L1.000.230.020.08
DBC0.231.000.230.35
QQQ0.020.231.000.85
VT0.080.350.851.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 8, 2011
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