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Core Speculative Portfolio
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Core Speculative 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 24, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of NUKZ

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%0.61%-0.42%4.03%29.40%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
Core Speculative Portfolio
0.33%1.02%2.10%3.50%55.42%
AIQ
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
0.04%-1.10%-2.93%0.99%46.31%27.33%10.86%
QTUM
Defiance Quantum ETF
0.47%3.97%6.63%10.61%70.14%38.03%20.17%
IETC
iShares Evolved U.S. Technology ETF
0.04%-1.80%-9.44%-7.93%27.78%26.31%12.87%
SOXQ
Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF
2.31%12.44%25.64%39.10%129.48%42.90%
BOTZ
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF
1.46%-2.40%-2.21%-0.19%35.48%13.12%0.69%
IGPT
Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF
0.59%2.44%8.17%17.52%70.91%24.03%4.80%17.59%
HACK
ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF
-4.85%-9.27%-11.45%-17.35%1.83%14.76%5.01%12.50%
GRID
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index
0.76%5.26%16.32%19.30%65.31%24.45%16.36%19.21%
IAI
iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF
-0.82%3.16%-4.83%-0.27%33.54%25.43%14.17%18.61%
NUKZ
Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF
0.24%-0.27%9.70%3.94%89.13%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 25, 2024, Core Speculative Portfolio's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.07%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -8.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, Core Speculative Portfolio closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.69%-0.98%-6.87%6.77%2.10%
20255.47%-5.36%-8.73%2.87%12.41%10.61%3.10%-0.10%7.49%7.05%-5.73%0.55%30.91%
2024-1.24%8.02%3.50%-5.05%4.69%3.03%-0.39%1.27%3.52%0.65%8.67%-0.94%27.94%

Benchmark Metrics

Core Speculative Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 3.95%, beta of 1.42, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 25, 2024.

  • This portfolio captured 154.44% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.54% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.95% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
3.95%
Beta
1.42
0.85
Upside Capture
154.44%
Downside Capture
113.54%

Expense Ratio

Core Speculative Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.54%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Core Speculative Portfolio ranks 54 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.


Core Speculative Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
Core Speculative Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Core Speculative Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 4747
Sortino Ratio Rank
Core Speculative Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
Core Speculative Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 6969
Calmar Ratio Rank
Core Speculative Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 5151
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

2.55

2.23

+0.32

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.26

3.12

+0.15

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.43

1.42

+0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.65

4.05

+0.61

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

16.50

17.91

-1.41


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
AIQ
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
532.132.791.373.4611.96
QTUM
Defiance Quantum ETF
782.803.481.455.4720.58
IETC
iShares Evolved U.S. Technology ETF
251.311.831.231.765.06
SOXQ
Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF
934.014.321.599.6735.04
BOTZ
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF
341.532.241.272.358.47
IGPT
Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF
762.803.451.464.9719.32
HACK
ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF
90.080.261.030.471.23
GRID
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index
913.624.571.616.5525.97
IAI
iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF
351.712.301.292.487.76
NUKZ
Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF
803.143.841.476.2916.63

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.

Core Speculative Portfolio Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.55
  • All Time: 1.13

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 2.14 to 3.05, 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 Core Speculative Portfolio 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

Core Speculative Portfolio provided a 0.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.63%0.61%0.41%0.58%0.86%1.10%0.57%0.55%1.65%0.38%0.32%0.41%
AIQ
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
0.19%0.18%0.14%0.16%0.56%0.15%0.50%0.51%0.51%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QTUM
Defiance Quantum ETF
1.01%1.01%0.61%0.81%1.46%0.48%0.42%0.61%0.21%0.00%0.00%0.00%
IETC
iShares Evolved U.S. Technology ETF
0.43%0.38%0.52%0.79%0.92%0.73%0.48%0.95%1.27%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SOXQ
Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF
0.40%0.50%0.68%0.87%1.36%0.72%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BOTZ
Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF
0.67%0.66%0.13%0.20%0.23%0.16%0.19%0.83%1.44%0.01%0.06%0.00%
IGPT
Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF
0.04%0.04%0.00%0.00%1.41%6.21%0.04%0.05%0.00%0.00%0.03%0.15%
HACK
ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF
0.08%0.07%0.14%0.20%0.24%0.26%1.11%0.14%0.09%0.01%1.23%0.00%
GRID
First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure Index
0.85%1.01%1.06%1.23%1.26%0.63%0.68%1.26%1.28%1.07%1.07%1.23%
IAI
iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF
1.14%0.95%1.05%1.80%2.14%1.31%1.55%1.52%1.58%1.37%1.49%1.31%
NUKZ
Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF
0.83%0.91%0.09%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 Core Speculative 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 Core Speculative Portfolio was 27.07%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 42 trading sessions.

The current Core Speculative Portfolio drawdown is 4.65%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-27.07%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202542Jun 9, 202577
-14.45%Jan 29, 202642Mar 30, 2026
-14.26%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202443Oct 4, 202457
-11.93%Oct 30, 202516Nov 20, 202544Jan 27, 202660
-8.17%Mar 8, 202430Apr 19, 202418May 15, 202448

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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkIAINUKZHACKARKWSOXQGRIDBOTZQTUMIETCIGPTIRBOAIQPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.710.640.700.740.780.830.800.780.870.840.820.880.89
IAI0.711.000.570.570.690.490.630.600.600.600.580.600.620.71
NUKZ0.640.571.000.530.660.590.710.680.680.620.640.690.670.78
HACK0.700.570.531.000.710.590.600.680.670.800.670.730.750.78
ARKW0.740.690.660.711.000.650.680.740.760.780.750.770.810.87
SOXQ0.780.490.590.590.651.000.770.750.850.810.890.830.840.87
GRID0.830.630.710.600.680.771.000.810.800.720.780.810.810.86
BOTZ0.800.600.680.680.740.750.811.000.820.780.830.820.850.89
QTUM0.780.600.680.670.760.850.800.821.000.790.850.850.860.92
IETC0.870.600.620.800.780.810.720.780.791.000.850.860.910.90
IGPT0.840.580.640.670.750.890.780.830.850.851.000.880.930.92
IRBO0.820.600.690.730.770.830.810.820.850.860.881.000.900.93
AIQ0.880.620.670.750.810.840.810.850.860.910.930.901.000.95
Portfolio0.890.710.780.780.870.870.860.890.920.900.920.930.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 25, 2024