Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 40.70% |
FBTC Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1% |
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 4.60% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 19.20% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 34.50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Emergency Fund kicker, 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 Jan 11, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of FBTC
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.08% | -1.83% | -3.34% | -1.46% | 30.71% | 17.25% | 10.06% | 12.45% |
Portfolio Emergency Fund kicker | -0.25% | 0.67% | 5.71% | 6.01% | 25.69% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.06% | -1.69% | -3.06% | -0.90% | 32.30% | 18.84% | 11.63% | 14.34% |
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 0.14% | 3.82% | 9.94% | 11.59% | 11.88% | 0.73% | 5.92% | — |
CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -0.68% | 2.28% | 14.36% | 11.74% | 14.00% | 15.37% | — | — |
FBTC Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | -1.04% | 1.32% | -21.17% | -43.38% | -11.81% | — | — | — |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | -0.07% | 3.49% | 7.20% | 43.63% | 16.02% | 7.52% | 9.21% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 12, 2024, Emergency Fund kicker's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -2.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Emergency Fund kicker closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.91% | 4.03% | -2.73% | 1.50% | 5.71% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.47% | 0.08% | -0.48% | -1.90% | 1.82% | 2.34% | 1.78% | 2.35% | 2.19% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.66% | 12.26% |
| 2024 | 0.30% | 5.39% | 1.89% | 2.10% | 2.24% | 0.62% | -0.65% | 1.52% | 1.74% | -0.08% | 3.82% | -0.02% | 20.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Emergency Fund kicker has an annualized alpha of 9.28%, beta of 0.49, and R² of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 12, 2024.
- This portfolio captured 58.56% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.94%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.28% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.49 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
- 9.28%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 58.56%
- Downside Capture
- -7.94%
Expense Ratio
Emergency Fund kicker has an expense ratio of 0.39%, 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
Emergency Fund kicker ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 | 2.40 | 1.87 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.48 | 3.01 | +0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.41 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.81 | 2.49 | +1.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.22 | 11.08 | +1.14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 78 | 1.98 | 3.16 | 1.43 | 2.71 | 12.15 |
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 45 | 1.21 | 1.72 | 1.22 | 1.89 | 5.67 |
CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 29 | 0.86 | 1.24 | 1.16 | 1.08 | 2.10 |
FBTC Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | 6 | -0.27 | -0.09 | 0.99 | -0.32 | -0.67 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 85 | 2.80 | 4.02 | 1.55 | 2.73 | 10.98 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Emergency Fund kicker provided a 2.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.69% | 2.51% | 3.04% | 4.30% | 4.47% | 1.34% | 0.92% | 1.24% | 1.34% | 1.12% | 1.26% | 1.29% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
KMLM KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF | 4.57% | 5.02% | 0.82% | 0.00% | 13.22% | 6.94% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 3.74% | 3.19% | 4.80% | 7.78% | 6.58% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FBTC Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.89% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
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 Emergency Fund kicker. 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 Emergency Fund kicker was 11.74%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 62 trading sessions.
The current Emergency Fund kicker drawdown is 1.06%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -11.74% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 62 | Jul 9, 2025 | 96 |
| -5.11% | May 21, 2024 | 52 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 66 |
| -4.87% | Feb 26, 2026 | 18 | Mar 23, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.48% | Oct 21, 2025 | 23 | Nov 20, 2025 | 24 | Dec 26, 2025 | 47 |
| -4.42% | Jul 24, 2025 | 7 | Aug 1, 2025 | 15 | Aug 22, 2025 | 22 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.09, 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 | KMLM | CTA | FBTC | VEU | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | -0.04 | 0.40 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| KMLM | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| CTA | -0.04 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.11 | -0.00 | -0.04 | 0.62 |
| FBTC | 0.40 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.44 |
| VEU | 0.72 | 0.09 | -0.00 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.64 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.07 | -0.04 | 0.40 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.30 | 0.62 | 0.44 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 1.00 |