Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BKLN Invesco Senior Loan ETF | High Yield Bonds | 11.17% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 8% |
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Financial Services | 11.17% |
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 20% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 5% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 11.17% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 11.17% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 11.17% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11.17% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Baseline Options, 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 May 28, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of SGOV
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.62% | 0.64% | -0.30% | 1.33% | 25.06% | 18.43% | 10.57% | 12.82% |
Portfolio Baseline Options | 0.41% | -0.53% | 1.95% | 4.27% | 18.25% | 14.68% | 9.95% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.30% | -1.75% | 8.30% | 12.28% | 27.60% | 10.30% | 8.53% | — |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.04% | -0.29% | 0.54% | 1.31% | 5.52% | 3.62% | 0.31% | 1.68% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.78% | -8.36% | 10.50% | 19.83% | 53.45% | 33.25% | 21.81% | 13.82% |
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 1.02% | -1.64% | -3.57% | -2.26% | -6.49% | 15.17% | 12.72% | 13.15% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.79% | 0.29% | -2.47% | -1.42% | 30.74% | 24.15% | 12.61% | 16.58% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 0.48% | 2.08% | 6.85% | 10.26% | 26.50% | 16.04% | 11.36% | 12.34% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.57% | -0.70% | -5.70% | -5.35% | 25.48% | 23.61% | 11.66% | 16.78% |
BKLN Invesco Senior Loan ETF | -0.19% | 0.81% | -0.55% | 1.77% | 6.80% | 7.68% | 5.09% | 4.44% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.01% | 0.29% | 0.95% | 1.87% | 4.05% | 4.78% | 3.42% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, Baseline Options's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Baseline Options closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.6%, 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 | 1.33% | 2.11% | -3.52% | 2.14% | 1.95% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.07% | 0.46% | -1.57% | 0.48% | 1.95% | 2.32% | 0.68% | 1.81% | 3.31% | 1.30% | 1.60% | 0.25% | 15.59% |
| 2024 | 1.81% | 3.57% | 3.03% | -1.03% | 2.41% | 1.89% | 0.86% | 1.63% | 1.01% | -1.21% | 3.17% | -1.51% | 16.62% |
| 2023 | 2.52% | -1.32% | 0.79% | 1.82% | -0.01% | 3.80% | 1.64% | -0.09% | -1.33% | -0.86% | 3.21% | 1.57% | 12.23% |
| 2022 | -1.83% | -0.13% | 3.90% | -2.68% | -0.91% | -3.77% | 4.38% | -2.14% | -3.36% | 3.70% | 1.82% | -2.38% | -3.80% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | 1.80% | 2.43% | 3.43% | 1.73% | 0.14% | 1.23% | 0.96% | -2.49% | 4.04% | -1.11% | 2.53% | 14.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Baseline Options has an annualized alpha of 4.55%, beta of 0.47, and R² of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (51.75%) than losses (41.78%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.55% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.47 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
- 4.55%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 51.75%
- Downside Capture
- 41.78%
Expense Ratio
Baseline Options has an expense ratio of 0.29%, 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
Baseline Options ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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 | 2.52 | 1.84 | +0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.52 | 2.53 | +1.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.35 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.67 | 3.83 | +0.85 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.30 | 16.98 | +4.32 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 72 | 2.35 | 3.15 | 1.50 | 4.91 | 20.59 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 29 | 1.37 | 2.02 | 1.24 | 2.11 | 6.83 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 45 | 1.96 | 2.37 | 1.36 | 3.12 | 10.84 |
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 21 | -0.42 | -0.47 | 0.94 | -0.09 | -0.14 |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 44 | 1.77 | 2.42 | 1.32 | 3.18 | 12.99 |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 70 | 2.34 | 3.30 | 1.42 | 5.22 | 19.55 |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 31 | 1.45 | 2.01 | 1.27 | 2.30 | 8.11 |
BKLN Invesco Senior Loan ETF | 60 | 2.21 | 3.19 | 1.54 | 3.10 | 12.44 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.45 | 283.02 | 200.33 | 408.59 | 4,587.60 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Baseline Options provided a 2.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.92% | 3.05% | 3.32% | 2.80% | 2.93% | 2.95% | 1.22% | 3.16% | 1.33% | 1.13% | 1.30% | 1.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 5.28% | 5.91% | 5.75% | 2.91% | 7.72% | 10.38% | 0.86% | 9.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.91% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.51% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.12% | 0.93% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 1.26% | 1.34% | 1.32% | 1.47% | 1.56% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 1.96% | 2.05% | 2.31% | 2.46% | 2.52% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 2.50% | 2.73% | 2.29% | 2.44% | 2.60% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.43% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
BKLN Invesco Senior Loan ETF | 7.00% | 6.95% | 8.41% | 8.59% | 4.93% | 3.11% | 3.56% | 4.86% | 4.52% | 3.50% | 4.54% | 4.12% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.95% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 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 Baseline Options. 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 Baseline Options was 9.50%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 178 trading sessions.
The current Baseline Options drawdown is 1.89%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.5% | Mar 30, 2022 | 136 | Oct 12, 2022 | 178 | Jun 29, 2023 | 314 |
| -8.09% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 37 | Jun 2, 2025 | 72 |
| -6.22% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -5.37% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 38 | Nov 16, 2020 | 52 |
| -4.95% | Feb 26, 2026 | 22 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.08, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | SGOV | GLD | BND | DBMF | BRK-A | BKLN | VTV | VUG | VOOG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.54 | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 0.93 |
| SGOV | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 |
| GLD | 0.13 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.13 | 0.05 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.26 |
| BND | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.31 | 1.00 | -0.30 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| DBMF | 0.17 | -0.01 | 0.13 | -0.30 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.40 |
| BRK-A | 0.54 | -0.02 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.71 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.63 |
| BKLN | 0.61 | -0.01 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.60 |
| VTV | 0.80 | -0.03 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.71 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.61 | 0.79 |
| VUG | 0.93 | -0.01 | 0.11 | 0.17 | 0.13 | 0.37 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.85 |
| VOOG | 0.95 | -0.01 | 0.11 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | -0.02 | 0.26 | 0.12 | 0.40 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 1.00 |