Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Actively Managed | 10% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 20% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 10% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 20% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold US BIT Bond, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 19, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of BITO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Gold US BIT Bond | -1.25% | -8.51% | -1.16% | 2.54% | 43.39% | 31.05% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | -3.94% | -16.94% | 9.85% | 30.77% | 102.31% | 56.26% | 34.59% | 20.29% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.17% | -7.53% | -8.75% | -6.34% | 58.29% | 28.66% | 15.72% | 21.33% |
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | -1.60% | -6.05% | -24.03% | -46.41% | -23.76% | 24.92% | — | — |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.50% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 31.08% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -7.88% | 8.35% | 20.07% | 53.51% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.61% | -1.86% | 0.69% | -0.72% | -2.29% | -2.76% | -5.75% | -1.34% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2021, Gold US BIT Bond's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Gold US BIT Bond closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -8.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.19% | 3.56% | -11.20% | 0.27% | -1.16% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 6.25% | -1.17% | 2.45% | 3.14% | 4.01% | 3.63% | 1.47% | 3.39% | 9.86% | 2.86% | 1.63% | 0.63% | 45.00% |
| 2024 | -0.40% | 7.47% | 8.41% | -3.26% | 5.10% | 0.77% | 4.74% | 1.48% | 5.22% | 2.19% | 5.49% | -3.63% | 38.12% |
| 2023 | 11.89% | -5.31% | 9.81% | 1.46% | -1.97% | 3.74% | 2.40% | -3.43% | -6.57% | 5.15% | 8.35% | 5.25% | 33.00% |
| 2022 | -6.24% | 2.72% | 2.88% | -9.10% | -4.08% | -9.48% | 6.84% | -6.79% | -8.70% | 3.39% | 7.30% | -2.70% | -23.25% |
| 2021 | 1.49% | -1.60% | 2.52% | 2.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold US BIT Bond has an annualized alpha of 10.86%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2021.
- This portfolio captured 117.49% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 81.05% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.86% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 10.86%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 117.49%
- Downside Capture
- 81.05%
Expense Ratio
Gold US BIT Bond has an expense ratio of 0.56%, 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
Gold US BIT Bond ranks 45 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.33 | 0.88 | +0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.79 | 1.37 | +0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.65 | 1.39 | +0.27 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.10 | 6.43 | -0.33 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 73 | 1.60 | 1.98 | 1.29 | 2.40 | 8.01 |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 39 | 0.72 | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 5.03 |
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 3 | -0.58 | -0.62 | 0.93 | -0.49 | -1.02 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 78 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 9 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold US BIT Bond provided a 9.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 9.03% | 8.63% | 7.01% | 2.18% | 0.71% | 0.43% | 0.50% | 0.70% | 0.83% | 0.68% | 0.76% | 0.81% |
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UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.81% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.18% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 81.78% | 78.29% | 61.59% | 15.14% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.51% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
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 Gold US BIT Bond. 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 Gold US BIT Bond was 31.96%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 301 trading sessions.
The current Gold US BIT Bond drawdown is 15.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.96% | Nov 15, 2021 | 231 | Oct 14, 2022 | 301 | Dec 27, 2023 | 532 |
| -19.71% | Jan 29, 2026 | 40 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -12.31% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 11 | Apr 24, 2025 | 44 |
| -8.71% | Oct 21, 2025 | 23 | Nov 20, 2025 | 22 | Dec 23, 2025 | 45 |
| -8.57% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 10 | Aug 21, 2024 | 26 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.56, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | TLT | BITO | UGL | GLD | VOO | SSO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.42 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| TLT | 0.08 | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.24 |
| BITO | 0.42 | -0.01 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.57 |
| UGL | 0.10 | 0.23 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.68 |
| GLD | 0.11 | 0.23 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.68 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.42 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| SSO | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.42 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.24 | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 1.00 |