Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GC=F Gold | 20% | |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | Healthcare | 20% |
RHM.DE Rheinmetall AG | Industrials | 20% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 20% |
STRL Sterling Construction Company, Inc. | Industrials | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ETF1, 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 Aug 29, 2000, corresponding to the inception date of GC=F
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the ETF1 returned 15.40% Year-To-Date and 35.39% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -4.45% | -3.95% | -2.02% | 16.73% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio ETF1 | 3.69% | -4.00% | 15.40% | 16.35% | 95.70% | 68.15% | 49.75% | 35.39% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 2.24% | -3.55% | 8.84% | 17.83% | 85.04% | 44.53% | 26.15% | 31.58% |
RHM.DE Rheinmetall AG | 9.88% | -3.61% | -0.00% | -19.88% | 26.13% | 85.53% | 79.70% | 39.82% |
STRL Sterling Construction Company, Inc. | 3.44% | -2.68% | 37.57% | 24.67% | 264.31% | 123.22% | 78.67% | 55.43% |
GC=F Gold | 2.95% | -9.63% | 10.61% | 23.71% | 53.41% | 34.44% | 22.61% | 14.62% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | -0.13% | -1.79% | 18.59% | 32.75% | 63.73% | 19.86% | 11.54% | 11.40% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 8, 2007, ETF1's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +17.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ETF1 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.57% | 6.85% | -7.47% | 3.69% | 15.40% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.99% | 7.39% | 9.40% | 10.06% | 14.19% | 8.36% | 4.09% | 3.71% | 13.52% | 2.48% | -1.97% | 0.58% | 106.02% |
| 2024 | 0.69% | 17.18% | 8.52% | -3.92% | 8.10% | -1.28% | 2.47% | 4.10% | 2.66% | 0.52% | 9.81% | -5.13% | 50.54% |
| 2023 | 8.57% | 1.39% | 7.19% | -0.66% | 4.41% | 8.47% | 4.05% | 5.62% | -6.87% | 1.64% | 3.05% | 10.16% | 56.74% |
| 2022 | -1.05% | 13.06% | 11.72% | -4.52% | -0.31% | -2.92% | 1.83% | -6.43% | -7.55% | 7.59% | 15.42% | -1.64% | 24.26% |
| 2021 | 2.91% | 0.87% | 1.48% | -1.11% | 4.90% | -0.48% | -1.02% | 2.18% | -3.38% | 2.78% | 1.46% | 4.22% | 15.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
ETF1 has an annualized alpha of 12.48%, beta of 0.73, and R² of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 08, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 110.29% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 65.13% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 12.48% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 12.48%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 110.29%
- Downside Capture
- 65.13%
Expense Ratio
ETF1 has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which is considered low. 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
ETF1 ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% 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 | 4.03 | 0.92 | +3.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.65 | 1.41 | +3.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.67 | 1.21 | +0.45 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.75 | 1.41 | +5.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 29.68 | 6.61 | +23.07 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.32 | 2.92 | 1.41 | 5.39 | 19.22 |
RHM.DE Rheinmetall AG | 59 | 0.55 | 1.04 | 1.13 | 0.97 | 2.32 |
STRL Sterling Construction Company, Inc. | 97 | 4.46 | 3.85 | 1.53 | 8.77 | 25.58 |
GC=F Gold | 91 | 1.85 | 2.26 | 1.34 | 2.74 | 10.15 |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 97 | 3.67 | 4.95 | 1.67 | 6.09 | 20.41 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ETF1 provided a 0.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.58% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.02% | 1.10% | 1.07% | 1.75% | 1.22% | 1.36% | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
RHM.DE Rheinmetall AG | 0.51% | 0.52% | 0.93% | 1.50% | 1.77% | 2.41% | 5.54% | 2.05% | 2.20% | 1.37% | 1.72% | 0.49% |
STRL Sterling Construction Company, 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% |
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% |
JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 2.13% | 2.48% | 3.40% | 3.00% | 2.52% | 2.45% | 2.53% | 2.57% | 2.74% | 2.38% | 2.73% | 2.87% |
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 ETF1. 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 ETF1 was 46.90%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 326 trading sessions.
The current ETF1 drawdown is 6.33%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.9% | Nov 7, 2007 | 301 | Nov 20, 2008 | 326 | Jan 13, 2010 | 627 |
| -31.78% | Jan 21, 2020 | 43 | Mar 19, 2020 | 96 | Aug 3, 2020 | 139 |
| -24.67% | Jul 4, 2014 | 157 | Feb 11, 2015 | 366 | Jul 14, 2016 | 523 |
| -21.78% | Mar 28, 2022 | 142 | Oct 12, 2022 | 61 | Jan 6, 2023 | 203 |
| -21.1% | Jul 8, 2011 | 74 | Oct 3, 2011 | 566 | Oct 21, 2013 | 640 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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 | GC=F | JNJ | RHM.DE | STRL | SMH | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.48 | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.77 | 0.69 |
| GC=F | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.24 |
| JNJ | 0.48 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.27 | 0.39 |
| RHM.DE | 0.34 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.63 |
| STRL | 0.46 | 0.01 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.71 |
| SMH | 0.77 | 0.03 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.65 |
| Portfolio | 0.69 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 1.00 |