Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 46% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 27% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 27% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8, 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 year.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 returned 17.89% Year-To-Date and 14.77% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -1.86% | 2.09% | 9.98% | 8.60% | 21.69% | 16.96% | 13.01% | 13.17% |
Portfolio Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 | -3.81% | 0.09% | 17.89% | 17.79% | 39.33% | 23.26% | 18.10% | 14.77% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -2.86% | -6.51% | 2.02% | 3.70% | 28.58% | 26.55% | 18.93% | 12.81% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 0.34% | 1.75% | 1.91% | 1.42% | 1.94% | 1.46% | 2.88% | 1.58% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -8.49% | 2.87% | 61.29% | 58.46% | 123.62% | 54.50% | 37.59% | 35.83% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 3, 2007, Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Jul 2010 at -6.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 6, 2011 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 16, 2009 at -8.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.59% | 3.27% | -2.88% | 6.89% | 6.28% | -2.01% | 17.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.10% | -0.37% | -3.38% | -2.62% | 2.67% | 0.72% | 3.88% | -0.31% | 6.79% | 6.01% | 0.73% | 0.49% | 17.44% |
| 2024 | 3.54% | 4.05% | 4.39% | 0.20% | 2.86% | 4.19% | -1.01% | -1.52% | 1.17% | 2.97% | 2.12% | 1.83% | 27.54% |
| 2023 | 4.75% | 0.80% | 3.35% | -2.94% | 7.94% | -1.18% | 1.74% | 0.38% | -1.31% | 0.59% | 2.98% | 2.79% | 21.24% |
| 2022 | -2.63% | 0.93% | 1.23% | 0.37% | -1.12% | -2.21% | 5.24% | -1.81% | -1.68% | -1.20% | 1.78% | -4.21% | -5.49% |
| 2021 | 0.75% | 0.60% | 3.06% | -1.59% | 1.20% | 2.49% | 0.76% | 1.25% | -0.62% | 2.57% | 5.71% | 1.09% | 18.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 has an annualized alpha of 8.42%, beta of 0.35, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 03, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (51.95%) than losses (22.58%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.35 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.23 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.23 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 8.42%
- Beta
- 0.35
- R²
- 0.23
- Upside Capture
- 51.95%
- Downside Capture
- 22.58%
Expense Ratio
Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.90 | 1.90 | +1.00 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.78 | 2.48 | +1.31 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.55 | 1.35 | +0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.05 | 3.12 | +2.93 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 23.80 | 11.62 | +12.17 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 33 | 1.10 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.54 | 3.81 |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 16 | 0.41 | 0.63 | 1.07 | 0.68 | 1.56 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 4.00 | 4.13 | 1.58 | 10.25 | 35.30 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 provided a 1.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.88% | 2.02% | 2.02% | 1.58% | 0.66% | 0.42% | 1.03% | 1.50% | 1.19% | 0.85% | 0.52% | 0.81% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 3.98% | 4.22% | 4.12% | 3.08% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 1.84% | 2.39% | 1.49% | 1.01% | 0.67% | 0.49% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
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 Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8. 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 Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 was 15.21%, occurring on Apr 12, 2011. Recovery took 192 trading sessions.
The current Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 drawdown is 4.42%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 correction2011 | -15.21%Apr 2011 | 3mo 5d | 9mo 4d | 1y 4dJan 2011 - Jan 2012 |
2015 correction2015 | -14.05%Aug 2015 | 4mo 13d | 10mo 15d | 1y 2moApr 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -13.95%Dec 2008 | 1y 3mo | 1mo 13d | 1y 4moSep 2007 - Jan 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -13.11%Mar 2020 | 24d | 1mo 29d | 2mo 23dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.61%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 21dFeb 2025 - Sep 2025 |
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 2.80, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.48 | 1.45 | 1.50 | 1.48 | 1.58 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.58, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Alpha 8.4 dif 30.8 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 3, 2007 | 0.63 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SMH has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.76, while IAU has the lowest at 0.03.
Asset Correlations Table
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