Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
PRPFX Permanent Portfolio Class I | Diversified Portfolio | 70% |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 10% |
TCAF T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 10% |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Permanent , 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% | -0.17% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 22.93% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Permanent | 0.12% | -4.74% | 1.33% | 2.12% | 11.91% | — | — | — |
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IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | -0.03% | -20.12% | -27.41% | -29.61% | -40.63% | — | — | — |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 0.90% | 4.50% | 15.50% | 15.37% | 27.87% | 18.98% | 12.53% | 13.15% |
PRPFX Permanent Portfolio Class I | 0.64% | -4.22% | 3.05% | 4.38% | 17.85% | 19.77% | 10.72% | 10.56% |
TCAF T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF | 0.18% | -0.77% | 4.37% | 5.06% | 16.10% | — | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 11, 2024, Permanent 's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Permanent closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.40% | 2.29% | -4.82% | 3.92% | 0.91% | -4.01% | 1.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.19% | -0.95% | -0.23% | 2.24% | 3.35% | 3.04% | 1.66% | 1.54% | 3.77% | 0.86% | -0.16% | 1.71% | 22.99% |
| 2024 | -0.77% | 6.33% | 5.61% | -2.77% | 4.27% | 0.02% | 3.04% | 0.78% | 3.28% | 2.04% | 7.49% | -4.24% | 27.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
Permanent has an annualized alpha of 8.33%, beta of 0.61, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 11, 2024.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (77.99%) than losses (41.59%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.33% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.61 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 8.33%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 77.99%
- Downside Capture
- 41.59%
Expense Ratio
Permanent has an expense ratio of 0.63%, 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
Permanent 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 Permanent 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 | 0.98 | 1.86 | -0.89 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.32 | 2.53 | -1.22 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.34 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.32 | 2.53 | -1.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.89 | 11.37 | -7.49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 3 | -0.92 | -1.30 | 0.85 | -0.78 | -1.37 |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 90 | 2.76 | 3.92 | 1.50 | 4.36 | 16.56 |
PRPFX Permanent Portfolio Class I | 40 | 1.45 | 1.81 | 1.29 | 2.20 | 5.95 |
TCAF T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF | 41 | 1.37 | 1.91 | 1.25 | 1.43 | 5.64 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Permanent provided a 2.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.45% | 2.54% | 1.58% | 1.25% | 1.35% | 1.65% | 4.01% | 3.56% | 5.09% | 1.73% | 0.92% | 5.20% |
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IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 1.85% | 2.04% | 2.31% | 2.48% | 2.45% | 2.17% | 2.47% | 2.69% | 2.65% | 2.34% | 2.53% | 2.59% |
PRPFX Permanent Portfolio Class I | 3.17% | 3.27% | 1.86% | 1.39% | 1.58% | 2.05% | 5.38% | 4.69% | 6.90% | 2.14% | 0.95% | 7.06% |
TCAF T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Equity ETF | 0.48% | 0.50% | 0.43% | 0.26% | 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 Permanent . 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 Permanent was 10.52%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 21 trading sessions.
The current Permanent drawdown is 6.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -10.52%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 1mo | 2mo 16dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.05%Mar 2026 | 2mo | — | 4mo 15dJan 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.86%Aug 2024 | 19d | 18d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.15%Dec 2024 | 25d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 12dNov 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.85%Nov 2025 | 1mo | 21d | 1mo 21dOct 2025 - Dec 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.92, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.25 | 1.26 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.26, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Permanent correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 11, 2024 | 0.71 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. TCAF has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while IBIT has the lowest at 0.41.
Asset Correlations Table
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