Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTAL AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | Long-Short | 10% |
TAIL Cambria Tail Risk ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity | 40% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in USMV 40 GLD 60, 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 week.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 13, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of TAIL
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio USMV 40 GLD 60 | 0.53% | -1.67% | 0.27% | -1.30% | -4.05% | 2.62% | 1.33% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
TAIL Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 0.09% | 0.70% | 1.84% | -0.16% | -4.18% | -4.71% | -6.93% | — |
BTAL AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | 1.23% | -0.99% | -2.85% | -8.42% | -33.22% | -8.40% | -1.47% | -3.19% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 0.74% | -3.71% | -0.44% | -1.07% | 2.32% | 10.38% | 7.75% | 9.74% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 14, 2017, USMV 40 GLD 60's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.21%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 27.5 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Aug 2019 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst month was May 2023 at -3.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, USMV 40 GLD 60 closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 3, 2025 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.12% | 2.39% | -2.25% | 0.06% | 0.27% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.01% | 3.52% | 1.87% | 2.62% | -1.71% | -0.82% | -1.90% | 0.93% | 0.48% | -1.77% | 1.38% | -1.22% | 4.30% |
| 2024 | 1.54% | -0.43% | 1.37% | -2.42% | 1.33% | 1.31% | 2.54% | 3.15% | 0.45% | -1.71% | 0.91% | -2.96% | 4.98% |
| 2023 | -0.85% | -2.63% | 2.74% | 0.83% | -3.01% | -0.08% | -0.31% | -0.32% | -1.35% | -0.02% | 2.06% | 1.16% | -1.92% |
| 2022 | -2.74% | -1.54% | 0.23% | -1.07% | -0.08% | 0.88% | -0.15% | -2.33% | -2.14% | 0.57% | 2.13% | -1.05% | -7.16% |
| 2021 | -1.28% | -2.97% | 0.77% | 1.87% | 0.08% | 1.16% | 2.62% | 0.27% | -2.42% | 1.04% | -0.04% | 2.62% | 3.63% |
Benchmark Metrics
USMV 40 GLD 60 has an annualized alpha of 1.86%, beta of 0.06, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 14, 2017.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (11.40%) than losses (10.68%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 1.86%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 11.40%
- Downside Capture
- 10.68%
Expense Ratio
USMV 40 GLD 60 has an expense ratio of 0.52%, 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
USMV 40 GLD 60 ranks 3 for risk / return — in the bottom 3% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.20 | 0.88 | -1.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.25 | 1.37 | -1.62 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.97 | 1.21 | -0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.32 | 1.39 | -1.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.46 | 6.43 | -6.89 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAIL Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 14 | 0.15 | 0.38 | 1.06 | 0.11 | 0.14 |
BTAL AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | 1 | -1.32 | -1.98 | 0.79 | -0.89 | -1.20 |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 13 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 1.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
USMV 40 GLD 60 provided a 2.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.33% | 2.15% | 2.58% | 3.02% | 1.51% | 0.83% | 1.05% | 1.66% | 1.71% | 1.25% | 1.11% | 1.01% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
TAIL Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 3.22% | 2.88% | 3.48% | 3.74% | 1.50% | 0.49% | 0.36% | 1.58% | 1.52% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BTAL AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | 2.56% | 2.49% | 3.49% | 6.14% | 1.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.88% | 0.39% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 1.57% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
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 USMV 40 GLD 60. 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 USMV 40 GLD 60 was 12.36%, occurring on Oct 3, 2023. Recovery took 235 trading sessions.
The current USMV 40 GLD 60 drawdown is 4.62%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.36% | Dec 31, 2021 | 441 | Oct 3, 2023 | 235 | Sep 10, 2024 | 676 |
| -9.65% | Mar 11, 2020 | 9 | Mar 23, 2020 | 18 | Apr 17, 2020 | 27 |
| -7% | Sep 3, 2020 | 125 | Mar 4, 2021 | 100 | Jul 27, 2021 | 225 |
| -5.52% | Sep 11, 2024 | 81 | Jan 6, 2025 | 37 | Mar 3, 2025 | 118 |
| -5.41% | Apr 7, 2025 | 187 | Jan 2, 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 2.38, 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 | BTAL | TAIL | USMV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.56 | -0.69 | 0.82 | 0.07 |
| BTAL | -0.56 | 1.00 | 0.44 | -0.26 | 0.40 |
| TAIL | -0.69 | 0.44 | 1.00 | -0.51 | 0.39 |
| USMV | 0.82 | -0.26 | -0.51 | 1.00 | 0.45 |
| Portfolio | 0.07 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.45 | 1.00 |