Rick's Barbell

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Rick's Barbell, 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.

As of Jun 10, 2026, the Rick's Barbell returned 1.77% Year-To-Date and 5.77% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 17, 2013, Rick's Barbell's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.

Historically, 78% of months were positive and 22% were negative. The best month was Jan 2020 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -2.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Rick's Barbell closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2020 with a return of +1.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -1.6%.

Rick's Barbell has an annualized alpha of 5.56%, beta of 0.07, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 17, 2013.

• This portfolio captured 19.03% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -3.97%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.18 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 0.18 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.

Rick's Barbell has a high expense ratio of 1.73%, 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.

Rick's Barbell ranks 44 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.

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rick's Barbell and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Rick's Barbell Sharpe ratios as of Jun 10, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.64
• 5-Year: 1.80
• 10-Year: 1.95
• All Time: 2.12

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.39, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Rick's Barbell compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Rick's Barbell provided a 4.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Rick's Barbell. 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 Rick's Barbell was 3.38%, occurring on Nov 24, 2020. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.

The current Rick's Barbell drawdown is 1.01%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.