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SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


TLT 5.00%GLD 5.00%^GSPC 65.00%QQQ 15.00%VXUS 5.00%2 positions 5.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage, 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 Jan 28, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VXUS

Returns By Period

As of Apr 11, 2026, the SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage returned 0.54% Year-To-Date and 14.61% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%2.78%-0.42%4.03%27.10%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage
-0.06%2.82%0.54%5.17%31.85%20.86%11.45%14.61%
^GSPC
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%2.16%-0.42%4.03%27.10%18.38%10.55%12.70%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.14%2.44%-0.40%3.92%35.13%25.34%13.31%19.62%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
0.43%5.17%-6.58%1.63%103.84%55.97%13.93%37.44%
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
-0.32%5.12%-4.75%5.82%81.86%43.24%17.71%27.03%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-0.18%-6.37%10.30%18.42%46.72%32.89%21.77%13.80%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
0.25%5.01%7.84%14.80%39.69%17.22%8.26%9.30%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
-0.24%-0.15%0.34%-2.42%4.06%-3.00%-5.82%-1.38%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.11%-0.22%-5.95%4.94%0.54%
20252.90%-1.22%-5.34%-0.27%6.54%5.45%1.95%2.00%4.71%2.99%-0.05%-0.13%20.65%
20241.22%4.97%3.13%-4.33%5.22%3.97%0.92%2.13%2.47%-1.26%5.26%-2.30%23.01%
20237.98%-2.79%5.56%1.27%1.53%6.29%3.28%-2.15%-5.51%-2.21%9.91%5.26%30.83%
2022-6.18%-3.13%3.16%-10.19%-0.65%-8.39%9.63%-4.99%-10.25%6.34%6.43%-6.46%-24.16%
2021-1.12%1.37%3.27%5.61%0.60%2.90%2.55%3.13%-5.26%7.15%-0.26%3.63%25.58%

Benchmark Metrics

SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage has an annualized alpha of 1.69%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.

  • This portfolio captured 106.94% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.23% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • With beta of 0.99 and R² of 0.98, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
1.69%
Beta
0.99
0.98
Upside Capture
106.94%
Downside Capture
99.23%

Expense Ratio

SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage ranks 51 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.


SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5050
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage Sortino Ratio Rank: 5151
Sortino Ratio Rank
SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage Martin Ratio Rank: 5757
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.47

2.23

+0.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.40

3.12

+0.29

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.45

1.42

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.06

4.05

+0.01

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

17.79

17.91

-0.12


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
^GSPC
S&P 500 Index
792.233.121.424.0517.91
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
572.233.001.403.9814.88
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
522.282.651.354.1813.52
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
602.332.821.384.4518.10
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
391.822.241.343.0610.54
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
783.044.071.564.5218.15
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
110.450.711.080.360.78

Sharpe Ratio

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.

SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.47
  • 5-Year: 0.65
  • 10-Year: 0.80
  • All Time: 0.78

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 2.14 to 3.05, 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 SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage provided a 0.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.47%0.49%0.52%0.47%0.44%0.30%0.27%0.39%0.45%0.38%0.44%0.43%
^GSPC
S&P 500 Index
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.46%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
0.64%0.65%1.27%1.26%0.57%0.00%0.00%0.06%0.11%0.00%0.00%0.01%
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
0.92%0.84%0.93%0.74%0.52%0.06%0.11%0.41%0.63%0.00%0.12%0.34%
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%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.81%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
4.52%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 SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage. 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 SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage was 31.36%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.

The current SPY+QQQ+GLD+VSUX+3xLeverage drawdown is 3.01%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-31.36%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202082Jul 20, 2020105
-29.51%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022318Jan 23, 2024520
-19.16%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 202586
-19.08%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201870Apr 5, 2019150
-16.81%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 201184Feb 2, 2012192

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.20, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkGLDTLTVXUSTQQQQQQUPRO^GSPCPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.04-0.230.810.900.901.001.000.99
GLD0.041.000.230.190.030.030.040.040.10
TLT-0.230.231.00-0.20-0.17-0.17-0.23-0.23-0.16
VXUS0.810.19-0.201.000.720.720.810.810.82
TQQQ0.900.03-0.170.721.001.000.900.900.94
QQQ0.900.03-0.170.721.001.000.900.900.94
UPRO1.000.04-0.230.810.900.901.001.000.99
^GSPC1.000.04-0.230.810.900.901.001.000.99
Portfolio0.990.10-0.160.820.940.940.990.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 31, 2011