Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
TYD Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | Leveraged Bonds, Leveraged | 36% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 28% |
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 36% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Leveraged Golden Butterfly, 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 Jun 25, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of UPRO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Leveraged Golden Butterfly returned -2.84% Year-To-Date and 17.11% 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 Leveraged Golden Butterfly | -0.88% | -11.08% | -2.84% | 3.28% | 34.66% | 27.48% | 12.77% | 17.11% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | 0.21% | -11.26% | -13.96% | -11.61% | 31.98% | 37.93% | 17.21% | 25.67% |
TYD Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | 0.55% | -5.32% | -2.67% | -4.18% | -0.52% | -6.11% | -11.58% | -4.41% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | -3.94% | -17.59% | 9.85% | 32.96% | 88.49% | 56.26% | 34.59% | 20.29% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2009, Leveraged Golden Butterfly'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 Apr 2020 with a return of +16.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Leveraged Golden Butterfly closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.86% | 6.39% | -15.25% | 0.84% | -2.84% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 6.32% | 1.51% | -0.02% | 0.18% | 3.73% | 6.90% | 0.64% | 6.19% | 10.33% | 4.07% | 3.44% | -0.37% | 51.61% |
| 2024 | -0.16% | 3.07% | 8.54% | -6.79% | 6.96% | 4.19% | 6.07% | 3.75% | 5.80% | -3.02% | 4.75% | -6.66% | 28.07% |
| 2023 | 13.23% | -10.00% | 11.44% | 2.12% | -2.92% | 3.98% | 3.37% | -4.52% | -11.77% | -1.26% | 15.09% | 8.87% | 26.14% |
| 2022 | -9.11% | 0.02% | -0.76% | -14.63% | -2.43% | -10.15% | 11.75% | -11.28% | -17.23% | 5.06% | 13.61% | -7.69% | -38.95% |
| 2021 | -4.40% | -3.31% | 2.45% | 8.67% | 5.40% | -0.96% | 5.93% | 2.65% | -8.80% | 7.96% | -0.57% | 6.27% | 21.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Leveraged Golden Butterfly has an annualized alpha of 8.89%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2009.
- This portfolio captured 126.65% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.04% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.89% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R² of 0.52, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 8.89%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 126.65%
- Downside Capture
- 96.04%
Expense Ratio
Leveraged Golden Butterfly has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, 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
Leveraged Golden Butterfly ranks 50 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 | 1.28 | 0.88 | +0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.74 | 1.37 | +0.38 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.62 | 1.39 | +0.23 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.39 | 6.43 | -0.05 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | 35 | 0.59 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.03 | 4.06 |
TYD Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | 10 | -0.03 | 0.07 | 1.01 | -0.09 | -0.20 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 74 | 1.60 | 1.98 | 1.29 | 2.40 | 8.01 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Leveraged Golden Butterfly provided a 1.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.49% | 1.37% | 1.45% | 1.24% | 0.39% | 0.02% | 3.57% | 0.48% | 0.63% | 0.00% | 2.50% | 0.71% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | 1.01% | 0.84% | 0.93% | 0.74% | 0.52% | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.41% | 0.63% | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.34% |
TYD Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | 3.11% | 2.97% | 3.10% | 2.71% | 0.55% | 0.00% | 9.80% | 0.92% | 1.10% | 0.01% | 6.84% | 1.65% |
UGL ProShares Ultra 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% |
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 Leveraged Golden Butterfly. 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 Leveraged Golden Butterfly was 46.41%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 475 trading sessions.
The current Leveraged Golden Butterfly drawdown is 15.72%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.41% | Dec 28, 2021 | 206 | Oct 20, 2022 | 475 | Sep 12, 2024 | 681 |
| -29.14% | Feb 24, 2020 | 18 | Mar 18, 2020 | 48 | May 27, 2020 | 66 |
| -21.98% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -18.71% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 55 | Mar 15, 2019 | 284 |
| -17.53% | Jan 23, 2015 | 149 | Aug 25, 2015 | 151 | Apr 1, 2016 | 300 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.96, 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 | TYD | UGL | UPRO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.21 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.72 |
| TYD | -0.21 | 1.00 | 0.22 | -0.21 | 0.25 |
| UGL | 0.06 | 0.22 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.57 |
| UPRO | 1.00 | -0.21 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.72 |
| Portfolio | 0.72 | 0.25 | 0.57 | 0.72 | 1.00 |