Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 50% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 50% |
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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 Jul 22, 2026, the GDE proxy - SSO + UGL returned 1.09% Year-To-Date and 21.47% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.89% | 0.11% | 10.48% | 9.70% | 19.09% | 18.29% | 11.45% | 13.19% | 8.09% |
Portfolio GDE proxy - SSO + UGL | 2.76% | -3.34% | -7.80% | 1.09% | 34.39% | 41.46% | 23.83% | 21.47% | 21.23% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 1.67% | -0.06% | 18.83% | 16.92% | 34.83% | 31.79% | 17.62% | 23.07% | 15.70% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 3.85% | -7.13% | -32.87% | -18.84% | 23.11% | 43.88% | 24.79% | 14.93% | 12.00% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2008, GDE proxy - SSO + UGL's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.84%. 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 Dec 2008 with a return of +20.6%, 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% | 8.79% | 3.24% | -12.99% | 1.39% | 1.09% | |||||
| 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 8.55%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2008.
- This portfolio captured 128.39% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.48% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.55% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.02 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
- 8.55%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 128.39%
- Downside Capture
- 95.48%
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 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% 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.
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.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.03 | 1.52 | -0.49 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.42 | 2.11 | -0.69 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.27 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.32 | 2.11 | -0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.04 | 9.09 | -6.05 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 54 | 1.39 | 1.91 | 1.25 | 1.93 | 7.87 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 20 | 0.42 | 0.88 | 1.13 | 0.46 | 1.01 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GDE proxy - SSO + UGL provided a 0.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.34% | 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 | 0.67% | 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 21.41%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-38.26%Mar 2020 | 25d | 3mo 26d | 4mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-35.69%Oct 2022 | 6mo 17d | 1y 2mo | 1y 9moMar 2022 - Dec 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-26.19%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 5mo 23dJan 2026 - now | — |
-25.73%Jun 2013 | 8mo 25d | 1y 3d | 1y 8moOct 2012 - Jun 2014 | — |
-23.74%Mar 2009 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 28d | 4mo 1dJan 2009 - May 2009 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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 | 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.32 | 1.34 | 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
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.63 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.63 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 3, 2008 | 0.69 |
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.
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