Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 50% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 50% |
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 3, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of UGL
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the GDE proxy - SSO + UGL returned 4.47% Year-To-Date and 23.42% 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 GDE proxy - SSO + UGL | 2.40% | -10.70% | 4.47% | 16.55% | 62.82% | 46.61% | 27.88% | 23.42% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 1.48% | -9.07% | -8.90% | -6.36% | 27.41% | 28.90% | 15.68% | 21.24% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 3.30% | -21.80% | 14.36% | 37.39% | 98.00% | 59.13% | 35.67% | 20.61% |
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 +1.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.88% | 6.33% | -16.48% | 2.40% | 4.47% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 8.76% | -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% |
| 2023 | 11.67% | -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 9.80%, 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 130.22% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.42% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.80% 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
- 9.80%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 130.22%
- Downside Capture
- 91.42%
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 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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 | 1.89 | 0.92 | +0.97 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.34 | 1.41 | +0.92 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.21 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.47 | 1.41 | +1.06 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.52 | 6.61 | +2.91 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 45 | 0.76 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.22 | 5.19 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 81 | 1.78 | 2.11 | 1.31 | 2.59 | 8.76 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL provided a 0.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.40% | 0.34% | 0.43% | 0.09% | 0.25% | 0.09% | 0.10% | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.19% | 0.25% | 0.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.81% | 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 18.79%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.26% | Feb 24, 2020 | 20 | Mar 20, 2020 | 79 | Jul 14, 2020 | 99 |
| -35.69% | Mar 31, 2022 | 137 | Oct 14, 2022 | 300 | Dec 26, 2023 | 437 |
| -26.19% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -25.73% | Oct 5, 2012 | 181 | Jun 27, 2013 | 253 | Jun 30, 2014 | 434 |
| -23.74% | Jan 5, 2009 | 44 | Mar 9, 2009 | 41 | May 6, 2009 | 85 |
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. 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 | UGL | SSO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| UGL | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| SSO | 1.00 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 1.00 |