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Hierarchical Risk Parity
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SVARX 30.00%GC=F 11.00%BTC-USD 5.00%UUP 30.00%OEF 15.00%QQQ 9.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyCurrencyCurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hierarchical Risk Parity, 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 Dec 17, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of SVARX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Hierarchical Risk Parity returned -0.48% Year-To-Date and 14.20% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Hierarchical Risk Parity
-0.14%-1.52%-0.48%1.03%11.58%14.62%9.77%14.20%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
-1.99%-2.31%-23.70%-44.66%-19.07%33.89%3.18%66.03%
GC=F
Gold
-1.68%-7.92%8.72%22.48%49.77%33.33%22.19%14.46%
OEF
iShares S&P 100 ETF
0.01%-3.61%-6.31%-3.64%18.53%20.77%13.32%15.09%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.64%-4.65%-3.18%23.45%22.97%13.18%19.05%
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
0.13%-0.59%0.38%2.25%5.64%6.08%3.35%6.51%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
0.47%1.46%3.07%4.62%1.27%4.90%5.26%3.13%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 2013, Hierarchical Risk Parity's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Hierarchical Risk Parity closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 7, 2017 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.77%0.80%-2.40%0.38%-0.48%
20252.02%-1.17%-1.60%0.13%2.78%1.56%1.96%0.28%3.06%2.25%-0.60%0.41%11.51%
20241.22%3.67%3.07%-0.93%1.74%1.78%0.54%0.04%1.96%1.35%3.86%0.43%20.28%
20235.28%-0.81%3.47%0.34%1.26%1.81%1.03%-0.21%-0.67%2.17%3.44%2.94%21.79%
2022-2.46%-0.04%1.85%-2.63%-1.67%-2.63%3.79%-1.94%-2.04%1.33%0.33%-2.29%-8.32%
20210.89%1.82%3.67%1.30%-1.18%0.97%1.79%1.91%-1.57%4.00%0.03%-0.18%14.13%

Benchmark Metrics

Hierarchical Risk Parity has an annualized alpha of 7.66%, beta of 0.30, and R² of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 18, 2013.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (47.39%) than losses (20.12%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.66% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.30 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
7.66%
Beta
0.30
0.55
Upside Capture
47.39%
Downside Capture
20.12%

Expense Ratio

Hierarchical Risk Parity has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, 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

Hierarchical Risk Parity ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


Hierarchical Risk Parity Risk / Return Rank: 5959
Overall Rank
Hierarchical Risk Parity Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7474
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Hierarchical Risk Parity Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
Hierarchical Risk Parity Omega Ratio Rank: 7070
Omega Ratio Rank
Hierarchical Risk Parity Calmar Ratio Rank: 4545
Calmar Ratio Rank
Hierarchical Risk Parity Martin Ratio Rank: 3030
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.57

0.88

+0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.26

1.37

+0.89

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.70

1.39

+0.31

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.85

6.43

-0.58


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
39-0.43-0.360.96-1.14-2.03
GC=F
Gold
821.722.131.322.649.67
OEF
iShares S&P 100 ETF
530.961.501.221.616.30
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
591.041.621.231.937.00
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
842.132.811.462.257.51
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
140.170.281.040.150.30

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Hierarchical Risk Parity Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.57
  • 5-Year: 1.50
  • 10-Year: 1.89
  • All Time: 1.72

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Hierarchical Risk Parity compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Hierarchical Risk Parity provided a 2.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.97%2.98%4.35%3.17%0.57%1.95%0.48%2.43%1.44%2.45%3.13%1.31%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
GC=F
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%
OEF
iShares S&P 100 ETF
0.98%0.81%1.03%1.19%1.55%1.06%1.43%1.87%2.09%1.81%2.07%2.11%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
5.92%5.95%9.35%3.35%0.00%5.85%0.71%4.91%2.41%6.90%9.07%3.02%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
3.33%3.43%4.48%6.44%0.89%0.00%0.00%2.03%1.08%0.10%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 Hierarchical Risk Parity. 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 Hierarchical Risk Parity was 11.67%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.

The current Hierarchical Risk Parity drawdown is 3.11%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-11.67%Feb 19, 202027Mar 16, 202072May 27, 202099
-11.41%Dec 17, 2017374Dec 25, 2018137May 11, 2019511
-10.32%Nov 15, 2021409Dec 28, 2022182Jun 28, 2023591
-7.26%Feb 20, 202548Apr 8, 202556Jun 3, 2025104
-5.67%Jul 18, 201538Aug 24, 201565Oct 28, 2015103

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.44, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkGC=FUUPBTC-USDSVARXQQQOEFPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.01-0.130.170.400.910.980.70
GC=F-0.011.00-0.370.070.13-0.01-0.010.15
UUP-0.13-0.371.00-0.08-0.20-0.08-0.090.07
BTC-USD0.170.07-0.081.000.060.140.130.67
SVARX0.400.13-0.200.061.000.360.370.34
QQQ0.91-0.01-0.080.140.361.000.880.63
OEF0.98-0.01-0.090.130.370.881.000.62
Portfolio0.700.150.070.670.340.630.621.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 18, 2013