Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 25% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold US BIT, 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Gold US BIT | 0.48% | -6.52% | 0.32% | 0.19% | 25.59% | 36.22% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 0.12% | -19.87% | -28.44% | -30.74% | -41.98% | 26.35% | — | — |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -7.37% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 1.03% | 0.12% | 15.08% | 15.47% | 47.12% | 34.18% | 18.57% | 24.02% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 0.08% | -14.99% | -12.66% | -12.99% | 29.41% | 47.90% | 24.60% | 16.37% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.55% | 0.37% | 9.08% | 9.44% | 25.76% | 20.95% | 13.43% | 15.50% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 19, 2021, Gold US BIT's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Gold US BIT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -9.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.42% | 3.93% | -12.55% | 7.42% | 2.41% | -7.46% | 0.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.07% | -1.71% | 3.06% | 3.52% | 4.79% | 3.86% | 1.70% | 4.08% | 10.93% | 3.21% | 2.12% | 1.05% | 52.81% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | 8.18% | 9.38% | -2.77% | 5.36% | 0.87% | 4.95% | 1.63% | 5.71% | 3.01% | 5.46% | -3.44% | 44.25% |
| 2023 | 12.28% | -5.65% | 10.39% | 1.60% | -1.82% | 4.12% | 3.16% | -3.49% | -6.79% | 6.18% | 8.43% | 4.93% | 36.16% |
| 2022 | -6.57% | 3.25% | 3.80% | -9.25% | -4.26% | -10.34% | 7.27% | -7.10% | -9.16% | 4.55% | 7.91% | -2.81% | -22.57% |
| 2021 | 2.51% | -2.07% | 3.49% | 3.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold US BIT has an annualized alpha of 10.64%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 19, 2021.
- This portfolio captured 125.45% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 88.33% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.64% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.53, 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
- 10.64%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 125.45%
- Downside Capture
- 88.33%
Expense Ratio
Gold US BIT has an expense ratio of 0.64%, 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
Gold US BIT ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold US BIT and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.99 | 1.86 | -0.87 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.35 | 2.53 | -1.18 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.34 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.16 | 2.53 | -1.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.25 | 11.37 | -8.12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 2 | -0.98 | -1.43 | 0.84 | -0.81 | -1.42 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 25 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 57 | 1.79 | 2.33 | 1.31 | 2.42 | 10.37 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 21 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 0.71 | 1.85 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.99 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.75 | 12.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold US BIT provided a 7.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 7.33% | 8.22% | 6.62% | 1.85% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.45% | 0.53% | 0.58% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 69.59% | 78.29% | 61.59% | 15.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.64% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.18% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
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% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 Gold US BIT. 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 Gold US BIT was 32.39%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 292 trading sessions.
The current Gold US BIT drawdown is 16.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -32.39%Oct 2022 | 11mo 3d | 1y 2mo | 2y 28dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2026 bear market2026 | -22.18%Mar 2026 | 1mo 26d | — | 4mo 17dJan 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.94%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 16d | 2mo 3dFeb 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.91%Aug 2024 | 21d | 20d | 1mo 11dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.53%Nov 2025 | 1mo | 1mo 2d | 2mo 2dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.65, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.29 | 1.41 | 1.42 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.42, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Gold US BIT correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.60 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.64 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 19, 2021 | 0.70 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SSO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while UGL has the lowest at 0.13.
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