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GDE proxy - SSO + UGL
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


UGL 50.00%SSO 50.00%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 GDE proxy - SSO + UGL, 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 month.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the GDE proxy - SSO + UGL returned 5.85% Year-To-Date and 23.15% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL
-6.24%-8.99%5.85%7.64%51.25%46.05%24.66%23.15%
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
-5.20%-0.54%13.96%12.89%44.48%35.45%18.52%23.47%
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
-7.30%-17.17%-7.82%-3.83%46.42%49.47%25.50%17.75%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 4, 2008, GDE proxy - SSO + UGL's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2009 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -17.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GDE proxy - SSO + UGL closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202614.88%6.33%-16.48%8.79%3.24%-7.62%5.85%
20258.76%-0.23%3.38%2.56%5.45%5.11%1.16%7.10%14.54%4.93%4.99%1.50%76.96%
2024-0.49%4.93%11.58%-1.49%5.86%2.90%5.68%3.63%6.68%2.75%2.28%-4.29%46.93%
202311.67%-8.25%11.16%1.79%-1.57%3.60%5.06%-3.75%-9.94%4.80%11.28%5.24%32.14%
2022-7.09%2.89%4.65%-11.10%-3.93%-10.18%6.49%-7.58%-12.32%5.63%13.65%-3.60%-23.36%
2021-4.60%-4.01%3.44%8.69%8.42%-4.85%4.70%2.84%-8.14%8.45%-1.70%7.58%20.47%

Benchmark Metrics

GDE proxy - SSO + UGL has an annualized alpha of 9.01%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2008.

  • This portfolio captured 128.04% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.17% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.01% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.53, 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
9.01%
Beta
1.01
0.53
Upside Capture
128.04%
Downside Capture
93.17%

Expense Ratio

GDE proxy - SSO + UGL has an expense ratio of 0.91%, 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

GDE proxy - SSO + UGL ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


GDE proxy - SSO + UGL Risk / Return Rank: 2020
Overall Rank
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2121
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL Sortino Ratio Rank: 1717
Sortino Ratio Rank
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL Omega Ratio Rank: 2424
Omega Ratio Rank
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL Calmar Ratio Rank: 2020
Calmar Ratio Rank
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL Martin Ratio Rank: 1818
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 GDE proxy - SSO + UGL and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.61

2.01

-0.39

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

1.99

2.71

-0.72

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.36

-0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.95

2.69

-0.74

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

5.85

12.34

-6.50


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
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
631.972.521.342.6211.48
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
250.801.261.191.062.56

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.

GDE proxy - SSO + UGL Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.61
  • 5-Year: 0.94
  • 10-Year: 0.93
  • All Time: 0.86

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 1.64 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of GDE proxy - SSO + UGL 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

GDE proxy - SSO + UGL provided a 0.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.32%0.34%0.43%0.09%0.25%0.09%0.10%0.25%0.38%0.19%0.25%0.31%
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
0.65%0.68%0.85%0.18%0.50%0.18%0.20%0.50%0.75%0.39%0.51%0.63%
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
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 GDE proxy - SSO + UGL. 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 GDE proxy - SSO + UGL was 38.26%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.

The current GDE proxy - SSO + UGL drawdown is 17.72%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-38.26%Mar 2020
25d3mo 26d
4mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-35.69%Oct 2022
6mo 17d1y 2mo
1y 9moMar 2022 - Dec 2023
2026 bear market2026
-26.19%Mar 2026
1mo 25d
4mo 10dJan 2026 - now
2013 bear market2013
-25.73%Jun 2013
8mo 25d1y 3d
1y 8moOct 2012 - Jun 2014
Financial crisis2007–2009
-23.74%Mar 2009
2mo 3d1mo 28d
4mo 1dJan 2009 - May 2009

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


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

1.22

1.30

1.33

1.35

1.37

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.37, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

GDE proxy - SSO + UGL correlation to the S&P 500 Index

GDE proxy - SSO + UGL has a 0.57 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

0.57

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

0.62

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

0.68

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

0.68

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 4, 2008

0.68


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SSO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while UGL has the lowest at 0.07.

UGL
0.07
SSO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. GDE proxy - SSO + UGL. UGL has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.71, while SSO has the lowest at 0.69.

SSO
0.69
UGL
0.71

Asset Correlations Table

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

UGLSSO
UGL1.000.06
SSO0.061.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 4, 2008
Diversification Analysis

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