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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ALT Permanent Portfolio, 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
As of Jun 13, 2026, the ALT Permanent Portfolio returned 4.36% Year-To-Date and 7.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio ALT Permanent Portfolio | 0.26% | -0.79% | 4.36% | 4.12% | 12.43% | 12.02% | 7.16% | 7.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.03% | 0.29% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 3.85% | 4.63% | 3.43% | 2.20% |
FUND Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. | 0.52% | -0.93% | 19.89% | 21.14% | 45.55% | 16.40% | 10.39% | 13.14% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -9.52% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
HSGFX Hussman Strategic Growth Fund | -1.29% | 4.50% | -6.15% | -7.07% | -14.76% | -3.11% | -2.88% | -2.67% |
RZV Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 1.20% | 9.61% | 23.59% | 20.15% | 47.15% | 17.99% | 9.72% | 11.31% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.89% | 3.21% | 20.66% | 19.57% | 26.72% | 14.90% | 8.75% | 12.91% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.54% | -0.86% | 9.07% | 9.42% | 25.67% | 20.86% | 13.36% | 15.42% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.65% | 0.99% | 11.10% | 9.54% | 8.93% | 8.26% | 6.65% | 7.60% |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | -0.31% | 2.59% | -0.11% | -0.09% | 2.42% | -6.87% | -11.89% | -4.28% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, ALT Permanent Portfolio's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ALT Permanent Portfolio closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -2.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.87% | 4.32% | -3.63% | 0.17% | -0.22% | -0.96% | 4.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.42% | 1.30% | 2.81% | 0.49% | 0.26% | 0.66% | -0.38% | 3.09% | 2.61% | 0.18% | 2.35% | 0.57% | 17.57% |
| 2024 | -0.50% | 0.40% | 3.41% | -0.53% | 1.06% | -0.33% | 3.26% | 1.09% | 1.89% | 0.99% | 0.56% | -2.06% | 9.49% |
| 2023 | 2.68% | -2.28% | 1.76% | -0.08% | -1.70% | 1.05% | 1.64% | -0.69% | -2.45% | 0.51% | 2.64% | 2.81% | 5.84% |
| 2022 | -0.46% | 1.14% | 0.60% | -1.65% | -0.03% | -2.29% | 0.20% | -1.47% | -2.81% | 1.94% | 4.44% | -0.13% | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 0.33% | -0.50% | 2.31% | 1.13% | 3.15% | -1.75% | 0.47% | 0.32% | -1.69% | 1.07% | -0.31% | 2.20% | 6.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
ALT Permanent Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 3.14%, beta of 0.17, and R2 of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (23.20%) than losses (14.46%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.27 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 0.27 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
- 3.14%
- Beta
- 0.17
- R²
- 0.27
- Upside Capture
- 23.20%
- Downside Capture
- 14.46%
Expense Ratio
ALT Permanent Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.30%, 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
ALT Permanent Portfolio ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for ALT Permanent Portfolio 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 | 1.62 | 1.86 | -0.24 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.22 | 2.53 | -0.32 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.34 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.10 | 2.53 | -0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.43 | 11.37 | -5.94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.63 | 175.17 | 88.41 | 357.44 | 2,834.34 |
FUND Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. | 94 | 2.88 | 3.64 | 1.48 | 4.41 | 20.19 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 26 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
HSGFX Hussman Strategic Growth Fund | 0 | -1.22 | -1.82 | 0.81 | -0.79 | -1.58 |
RZV Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 74 | 2.18 | 3.06 | 1.36 | 3.59 | 11.69 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 86 | 2.41 | 3.72 | 1.43 | 5.70 | 13.97 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.98 | 2.68 | 1.36 | 2.74 | 12.39 |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 19 | 0.59 | 0.94 | 1.11 | 0.79 | 1.52 |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 10 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 1.02 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ALT Permanent Portfolio provided a 2.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.58% | 2.79% | 3.13% | 3.02% | 1.51% | 0.80% | 0.95% | 1.73% | 1.63% | 1.05% | 0.86% | 0.93% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
FUND Sprott Focus Trust, Inc. | 5.87% | 6.65% | 8.27% | 6.22% | 6.72% | 8.79% | 7.93% | 6.30% | 11.92% | 6.59% | 5.76% | 7.59% |
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% |
HSGFX Hussman Strategic Growth Fund | 2.48% | 2.33% | 3.00% | 3.10% | 1.08% | 0.42% | 0.16% | 1.84% | 1.19% | 0.50% | 0.28% | 0.56% |
RZV Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 1.28% | 1.59% | 1.14% | 1.13% | 1.43% | 0.86% | 0.63% | 1.03% | 2.03% | 1.02% | 0.46% | 1.24% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.22% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.53% | 2.75% | 2.77% | 2.63% | 2.47% | 2.28% | 2.50% | 2.57% | 3.04% | 2.62% | 2.53% | 2.52% |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 5.10% | 4.96% | 4.58% | 3.52% | 2.76% | 1.60% | 1.68% | 2.22% | 2.06% | 2.53% | 3.00% | 2.98% |
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 ALT Permanent Portfolio. 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 ALT Permanent Portfolio was 9.25%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 87 trading sessions.
The current ALT Permanent Portfolio drawdown is 4.91%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -9.25%Sep 2022 | 6mo 22d | 4mo 7d | 10mo 29dMar 2022 - Feb 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -8.55%Mar 2020 | 25d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 3dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2016 pullback2016 | -7.53%Jan 2016 | 12mo 1d | 5mo 7d | 1y 5moJan 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.03%Jun 2026 | 3mo 9d | — | 3mo 13dMar 2026 - now |
2013 pullback2013 | -5.49%Jun 2013 | 8mo 25d | 8mo 3d | 1y 4moOct 2012 - Feb 2014 |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.32, 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 | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.60 | 1.71 | 1.77 | 1.83 | 1.85 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.85, placing it in the top 5% across portfolios — assets in this portfolio move largely independently, providing strong diversification benefit.
ALT Permanent Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.31 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.34 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.41 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.45 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 20, 2011 | 0.44 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while HSGFX has the lowest at -0.71.
Asset Correlations Table
| BIL | GLD | ZROZ | HSGFX | XLP | FUND | RZV | SCHD | SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIL | 1.00 | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.00 | 0.00 |
| GLD | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| ZROZ | -0.01 | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.17 | -0.06 | -0.14 | -0.21 | -0.20 | -0.20 |
| HSGFX | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 1.00 | -0.35 | -0.44 | -0.42 | -0.51 | -0.71 |
| XLP | 0.01 | 0.05 | -0.06 | -0.35 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.71 | 0.58 |
| FUND | -0.02 | 0.16 | -0.14 | -0.44 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| RZV | -0.02 | 0.04 | -0.21 | -0.42 | 0.42 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.70 |
| SCHD | -0.00 | 0.04 | -0.20 | -0.51 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| SPY | 0.00 | 0.05 | -0.20 | -0.71 | 0.58 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.82 | 1.00 |
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