Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 33.33% |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 33.33% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33.33% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Low volatility growth for stagflation period., 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is May 30, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of BIL
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Low volatility growth for stagflation period. returned -2.01% Year-To-Date and 16.27% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio Low volatility growth for stagflation period. | 1.69% | -3.59% | -2.01% | 0.82% | 30.51% | 23.77% | 13.72% | 16.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 1.24% | -3.79% | -4.76% | -2.89% | 24.21% | 22.83% | 13.16% | 18.99% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.03% | 0.30% | 0.88% | 1.84% | 4.00% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 4.62% | -16.76% | 11.94% | 25.38% | 111.15% | 45.40% | 25.09% | 18.07% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 2007, Low volatility growth for stagflation period.'s average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Low volatility growth for stagflation period. closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.40% | 1.70% | -7.46% | 1.69% | -2.01% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.93% | -2.08% | -4.98% | 1.84% | 7.80% | 5.53% | 1.94% | 2.99% | 6.81% | 3.11% | 0.60% | 0.01% | 29.09% |
| 2024 | 0.75% | 4.04% | 2.41% | -3.24% | 5.65% | 5.07% | -0.47% | 1.11% | 2.48% | -0.57% | 3.87% | -0.29% | 22.43% |
| 2023 | 9.40% | -1.74% | 9.13% | 0.82% | 5.40% | 4.87% | 3.54% | -1.74% | -4.76% | -1.32% | 9.77% | 4.66% | 43.62% |
| 2022 | -7.66% | -2.47% | 4.87% | -11.73% | -2.25% | -8.36% | 9.39% | -4.88% | -8.29% | 3.15% | 6.13% | -6.97% | -27.42% |
| 2021 | -0.26% | -1.15% | 1.78% | 5.23% | 0.52% | 3.30% | 2.56% | 2.76% | -5.47% | 7.03% | 1.66% | 1.15% | 20.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
Low volatility growth for stagflation period. has an annualized alpha of 4.73%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.59%) than losses (69.86%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.73% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 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
- 4.73%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 80.59%
- Downside Capture
- 69.86%
Expense Ratio
Low volatility growth for stagflation period. has an expense ratio of 0.28%, 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
Low volatility growth for stagflation period. ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.52 | 0.92 | +0.60 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.20 | 1.41 | +0.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.47 | 1.41 | +1.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.78 | 6.61 | +3.17 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 65 | 1.07 | 1.66 | 1.24 | 2.00 | 7.32 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.52 | 254.20 | 180.39 | 368.00 | 4,131.71 |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 92 | 2.42 | 2.60 | 1.38 | 3.58 | 12.86 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Low volatility growth for stagflation period. provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.70% | 1.77% | 2.26% | 2.39% | 1.27% | 0.70% | 0.46% | 1.15% | 1.02% | 0.76% | 0.46% | 0.61% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 0.66% | 0.74% | 1.19% | 1.61% | 1.66% | 1.67% | 0.53% | 0.67% | 0.50% | 0.76% | 0.26% | 0.85% |
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 Low volatility growth for stagflation period.. 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 Low volatility growth for stagflation period. was 41.49%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 455 trading sessions.
The current Low volatility growth for stagflation period. drawdown is 8.28%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.49% | Nov 7, 2007 | 263 | Nov 20, 2008 | 455 | Sep 14, 2010 | 718 |
| -31.48% | Nov 22, 2021 | 240 | Nov 3, 2022 | 278 | Dec 13, 2023 | 518 |
| -24.26% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 42 | May 20, 2020 | 64 |
| -21.16% | Sep 20, 2012 | 191 | Jun 26, 2013 | 422 | Mar 2, 2015 | 613 |
| -19.06% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 37 | Jun 2, 2025 | 71 |
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 | BIL | GDX | QQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.23 | 0.90 | 0.75 |
| BIL | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.00 |
| GDX | 0.23 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.62 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | -0.02 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.81 |
| Portfolio | 0.75 | -0.00 | 0.62 | 0.81 | 1.00 |