Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ABX.TO Barrick Gold Corporation | Basic Materials | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in fresch start, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 2, 1985, corresponding to the inception date of ABX.TO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the fresch start returned -3.45% Year-To-Date and 14.24% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio fresch start | -1.45% | -9.88% | -3.45% | 24.49% | 119.32% | 33.55% | 18.82% | 14.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ABX.TO Barrick Gold Corporation | -1.45% | -9.88% | -3.45% | 24.49% | 119.32% | 33.55% | 18.82% | 14.24% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2009, fresch start's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Apr 2016 with a return of +42.5%, while the worst month was Jul 2015 at -33.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, fresch start closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 3, 2016 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Jul 20, 2015 at -16.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.91% | 11.92% | -19.38% | 1.99% | -3.45% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.54% | 9.05% | 9.51% | -1.87% | 1.01% | 8.78% | 1.39% | 26.95% | 23.16% | 0.08% | 27.74% | 4.22% | 187.03% |
| 2024 | -13.51% | -6.08% | 14.16% | -0.16% | 3.30% | -2.22% | 11.09% | 9.34% | -1.36% | -2.89% | -8.86% | -11.46% | -12.22% |
| 2023 | 14.14% | -16.85% | 14.87% | 2.45% | -10.59% | 0.08% | 2.12% | -5.58% | -10.36% | 9.89% | 10.73% | 2.80% | 8.07% |
| 2022 | 0.65% | 18.60% | 8.44% | -9.12% | -7.19% | -13.68% | -10.81% | -4.59% | 4.23% | -2.81% | 9.81% | 4.72% | -6.58% |
| 2021 | -1.83% | -16.24% | 6.51% | 7.33% | 12.50% | -12.91% | 5.34% | -6.61% | -10.32% | 1.68% | 4.86% | 0.13% | -13.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
fresch start has an annualized alpha of 4.42%, beta of 0.43, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2009.
- This portfolio participated in 23.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 14.86% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.43 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.04 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.42%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 14.86%
- Downside Capture
- 23.05%
Expense Ratio
fresch start has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. 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
fresch start ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.67 | 0.88 | +1.79 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.85 | 1.37 | +1.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.21 | +0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.99 | 1.39 | +2.60 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.05 | 6.43 | +7.62 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ABX.TO Barrick Gold Corporation | 91 | 2.67 | 2.85 | 1.41 | 3.99 | 14.05 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
fresch start provided a 2.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.01% | 1.23% | 2.45% | 2.27% | 3.64% | 4.06% | 1.42% | 0.92% | 1.36% | 1.02% | 0.59% | 1.93% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ABX.TO Barrick Gold Corporation | 2.01% | 1.23% | 2.45% | 2.27% | 3.64% | 4.06% | 1.42% | 0.92% | 1.36% | 1.02% | 0.59% | 1.93% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.53 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.65 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.78 |
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 fresch start. 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 fresch start was 88.48%, occurring on Sep 23, 2015. Recovery took 2557 trading sessions.
The current fresch start drawdown is 20.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -88.48% | Apr 25, 2011 | 1109 | Sep 23, 2015 | 2557 | Dec 1, 2025 | 3666 |
| -29.34% | Jan 29, 2026 | 36 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -29.26% | Dec 3, 2009 | 43 | Feb 4, 2010 | 168 | Oct 6, 2010 | 211 |
| -19.16% | Apr 2, 2009 | 11 | Apr 17, 2009 | 15 | May 8, 2009 | 26 |
| -17.46% | Jun 3, 2009 | 25 | Jul 8, 2009 | 40 | Sep 3, 2009 | 65 |
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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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 | ABX.TO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| ABX.TO | 0.19 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 0.19 | 1.00 | 1.00 |