Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | Government Bonds | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SSO ZROZ GLD, 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 6, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of SPUU
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the SSO ZROZ GLD returned -1.58% Year-To-Date and 15.37% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio SSO ZROZ GLD | 1.14% | -6.21% | -1.58% | 1.72% | 24.53% | 21.69% | 11.67% | 15.37% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | -0.12% | -4.91% | -0.21% | -3.16% | -5.58% | -6.60% | -9.54% | -2.99% |
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 1.43% | -9.19% | -8.72% | -6.20% | 28.11% | 29.46% | 16.19% | 21.84% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 1.75% | -10.65% | 10.47% | 22.97% | 52.25% | 33.69% | 22.00% | 14.11% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 9, 2014, SSO ZROZ GLD's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -12.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, SSO ZROZ GLD closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.21% | 2.90% | -9.25% | 1.14% | -1.58% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.88% | 0.93% | -3.82% | -1.32% | 4.68% | 6.20% | 1.45% | 2.64% | 7.92% | 3.57% | 1.09% | -0.71% | 29.23% |
| 2024 | 0.09% | 4.45% | 5.62% | -5.65% | 5.87% | 3.93% | 3.08% | 3.15% | 3.73% | -1.91% | 5.73% | -5.28% | 24.20% |
| 2023 | 10.10% | -5.71% | 6.80% | 1.56% | -1.17% | 6.23% | 2.63% | -3.36% | -9.04% | -2.60% | 12.90% | 7.85% | 26.49% |
| 2022 | -6.89% | -2.04% | 2.19% | -12.53% | -2.17% | -8.64% | 9.18% | -6.50% | -12.81% | 5.09% | 9.74% | -6.41% | -30.00% |
| 2021 | -2.75% | -0.88% | 2.80% | 6.88% | 2.51% | 1.80% | 4.12% | 2.95% | -6.55% | 8.32% | -0.20% | 4.72% | 25.34% |
Benchmark Metrics
SSO ZROZ GLD has an annualized alpha of 4.65%, beta of 0.87, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 09, 2014.
- This portfolio captured 116.24% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.52% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.65% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.87 and R² of 0.78, 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
- 4.65%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 116.24%
- Downside Capture
- 101.52%
Expense Ratio
SSO ZROZ GLD has an expense ratio of 0.44%, 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
SSO ZROZ GLD ranks 48 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 | 1.24 | 0.92 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.80 | 1.41 | +0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.85 | 1.41 | +0.43 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.38 | 6.61 | +0.77 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 6 | -0.33 | -0.33 | 0.96 | -0.31 | -0.60 |
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 46 | 0.78 | 1.29 | 1.19 | 1.25 | 5.36 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 85 | 1.89 | 2.31 | 1.35 | 2.70 | 9.90 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SSO ZROZ GLD provided a 2.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.12% | 2.05% | 1.44% | 1.37% | 1.26% | 2.01% | 5.40% | 1.77% | 3.47% | 4.21% | 5.37% | 3.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 4.96% | 4.94% | 4.65% | 3.81% | 3.28% | 1.95% | 5.54% | 3.51% | 2.90% | 2.92% | 5.32% | 4.24% |
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 1.76% | 1.63% | 0.55% | 0.83% | 0.88% | 3.04% | 8.03% | 1.80% | 5.50% | 6.96% | 8.08% | 4.42% |
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% |
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 SSO ZROZ GLD. 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 SSO ZROZ GLD was 36.49%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 412 trading sessions.
The current SSO ZROZ GLD drawdown is 9.06%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.49% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 412 | Jun 6, 2024 | 614 |
| -28.81% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 55 | Jun 5, 2020 | 75 |
| -18.31% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 45 | Jun 12, 2025 | 79 |
| -16.94% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 56 | Mar 18, 2019 | 285 |
| -13.52% | Jan 29, 2026 | 41 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 2.67, 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 | GLD | EDV | SPUU | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | -0.15 | 0.97 | 0.85 |
| GLD | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.02 | 0.33 |
| EDV | -0.15 | 0.28 | 1.00 | -0.15 | 0.21 |
| SPUU | 0.97 | 0.02 | -0.15 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.85 | 0.33 | 0.21 | 0.87 | 1.00 |