Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
CLSE Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | Long-Short, Actively Managed | 33.33% |
FTLS First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 33.33% |
LSEQ Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 33.33% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Long Short ETF portfolio, 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 3 months.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.05% | -2.98% | 7.43% | 6.12% | 19.13% | 18.87% | 11.43% | 13.70% |
Portfolio Long Short ETF portfolio | -1.20% | 0.49% | 18.52% | 16.82% | 28.49% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CLSE Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | -1.25% | 0.18% | 23.89% | 22.06% | 44.98% | 31.08% | — | — |
FTLS First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | -0.59% | -1.58% | 3.31% | 2.22% | 11.69% | 13.28% | 9.77% | 9.87% |
LSEQ Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | -1.73% | 2.92% | 27.58% | 25.31% | 28.08% | — | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 4, 2023, Long Short ETF portfolio's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -3.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Long Short ETF portfolio closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 22, 2024 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.61% | 4.55% | -1.62% | 6.47% | 2.94% | 0.49% | 18.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.41% | -1.55% | -2.27% | 0.08% | 2.82% | 0.23% | 0.84% | 0.58% | 4.29% | 2.10% | 1.03% | -0.54% | 11.38% |
| 2024 | 4.15% | 6.40% | 2.49% | -2.93% | 4.21% | 2.74% | -1.78% | 2.07% | 0.73% | 1.78% | 4.02% | -3.18% | 22.20% |
| 2023 | 0.79% | 0.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
Long Short ETF portfolio has an annualized alpha of 10.39%, beta of 0.50, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (70.95%) than losses (24.33%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.39% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.50 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
- 10.39%
- Beta
- 0.50
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 70.95%
- Downside Capture
- 24.33%
Expense Ratio
Long Short ETF portfolio has a high expense ratio of 1.61%, indicating above-average management fees. 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
Long Short ETF portfolio ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Long Short ETF portfolio 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 | 2.76 | 1.59 | +1.17 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.80 | 2.19 | +1.60 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.49 | 1.29 | +0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.86 | 2.18 | +4.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 24.46 | 9.54 | +14.91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CLSE Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 96 | 3.33 | 4.51 | 1.58 | 9.40 | 33.97 |
FTLS First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | 59 | 1.53 | 2.22 | 1.27 | 3.39 | 10.38 |
LSEQ Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | 72 | 1.86 | 2.57 | 1.33 | 3.94 | 12.34 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Long Short ETF portfolio provided a 1.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.13% | 1.41% | 0.81% | 0.90% | 0.55% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.28% | 0.29% | 0.14% | 0.35% | 0.16% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CLSE Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 0.77% | 0.95% | 0.93% | 1.21% | 0.85% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FTLS First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | 0.90% | 1.07% | 1.50% | 1.49% | 0.81% | 0.01% | 0.44% | 0.83% | 0.87% | 0.43% | 1.04% | 0.49% |
LSEQ Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | 1.73% | 2.20% | 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 Long Short ETF portfolio. 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 Long Short ETF portfolio was 9.09%, occurring on Apr 4, 2025. Recovery took 104 trading sessions.
The current Long Short ETF portfolio drawdown is 2.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -9.09%Apr 2025 | 3mo 26d | 5mo 3d | 8mo 29dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.44%Aug 2024 | 25d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 29dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.26%Apr 2024 | 11d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 15dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.30%Mar 2026 | 11d | 26d | 1mo 7dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.31%Nov 2025 | 7d | 1mo 3d | 1mo 10dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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. 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.19 | 1.20 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.20, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Long Short ETF portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.70 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 4, 2023 | 0.70 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. FTLS has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.79, while LSEQ has the lowest at 0.36.
Asset Correlations Table
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