Commodities

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Commodities, 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 Apr 2, 2026, the Commodities returned 3.07% Year-To-Date and 34.11% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2012, Commodities's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +3.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +123.0%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -28.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Commodities closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +23.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -15.9%.

Commodities has an annualized alpha of 31.89%, beta of 0.19, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2012.

• This portfolio captured 116.64% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 15.65% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.19 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 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 0.02 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.

Commodities has an expense ratio of 0.19%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Commodities ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

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.

Commodities Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.83
• 5-Year: 1.14
• 10-Year: 1.51
• All Time: 1.32

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 1.01 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

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

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 Commodities. 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 Commodities was 48.71%, occurring on Aug 18, 2015. Recovery took 640 trading sessions.

The current Commodities drawdown is 17.88%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.