Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 5% | |
GC=F Gold | 11% | |
OEF iShares S&P 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9% |
SVARX Spectrum Low Volatility Fund | Nontraditional Bonds | 30% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | Currency | 30% |
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.
| 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 Hierarchical Risk Parity | -0.14% | -1.52% | -0.48% | 1.03% | 11.58% | 14.62% | 9.77% | 14.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.77% | 0.80% | -2.40% | 0.38% | -0.48% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.02% | -1.17% | -1.60% | 0.13% | 2.78% | 1.56% | 1.96% | 0.28% | 3.06% | 2.25% | -0.60% | 0.41% | 11.51% |
| 2024 | 1.22% | 3.67% | 3.07% | -0.93% | 1.74% | 1.78% | 0.54% | 0.04% | 1.96% | 1.35% | 3.86% | 0.43% | 20.28% |
| 2023 | 5.28% | -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% |
| 2021 | 0.89% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.57 | 0.88 | +0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.26 | 1.37 | +0.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.70 | 1.39 | +0.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.85 | 6.43 | -0.58 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 39 | -0.43 | -0.36 | 0.96 | -1.14 | -2.03 |
GC=F Gold | 82 | 1.72 | 2.13 | 1.32 | 2.64 | 9.67 |
OEF iShares S&P 100 ETF | 53 | 0.96 | 1.50 | 1.22 | 1.61 | 6.30 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
SVARX Spectrum Low Volatility Fund | 84 | 2.13 | 2.81 | 1.46 | 2.25 | 7.51 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 14 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Hierarchical Risk Parity provided a 2.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.97% | 2.98% | 4.35% | 3.17% | 0.57% | 1.95% | 0.48% | 2.43% | 1.44% | 2.45% | 3.13% | 1.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2020 | 27 | Mar 16, 2020 | 72 | May 27, 2020 | 99 |
| -11.41% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 137 | May 11, 2019 | 511 |
| -10.32% | Nov 15, 2021 | 409 | Dec 28, 2022 | 182 | Jun 28, 2023 | 591 |
| -7.26% | Feb 20, 2025 | 48 | Apr 8, 2025 | 56 | Jun 3, 2025 | 104 |
| -5.67% | Jul 18, 2015 | 38 | Aug 24, 2015 | 65 | Oct 28, 2015 | 103 |
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
| Benchmark | GC=F | UUP | BTC-USD | SVARX | QQQ | OEF | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.01 | -0.13 | 0.17 | 0.40 | 0.91 | 0.98 | 0.70 |
| GC=F | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.37 | 0.07 | 0.13 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 0.15 |
| UUP | -0.13 | -0.37 | 1.00 | -0.08 | -0.20 | -0.08 | -0.09 | 0.07 |
| BTC-USD | 0.17 | 0.07 | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.67 |
| SVARX | 0.40 | 0.13 | -0.20 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.34 |
| QQQ | 0.91 | -0.01 | -0.08 | 0.14 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.63 |
| OEF | 0.98 | -0.01 | -0.09 | 0.13 | 0.37 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.62 |
| Portfolio | 0.70 | 0.15 | 0.07 | 0.67 | 0.34 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 1.00 |