Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ETH-USD Ethereum | 50% | |
ETHE.SW CoinShares Physical Ethereum (ETH) | Cryptocurrency | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ethereum, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio Ethereum | 1.83% | -18.69% | -39.86% | -39.76% | -29.15% | 2.57% | -5.56% | — |
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ETH-USD Ethereum | 3.70% | -17.95% | -39.71% | -39.66% | -29.80% | 1.37% | -5.46% | 60.62% |
ETHE.SW CoinShares Physical Ethereum (ETH) | -2.86% | -19.42% | -40.00% | -42.59% | -28.52% | -0.75% | -7.38% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2021, Ethereum's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +2.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +58.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -45.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Ethereum closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 4, 2026 with a return of +22.4%, while the worst single day was May 19, 2021 at -24.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.66% | -24.04% | 6.36% | 9.03% | -10.77% | -11.38% | -39.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.91% | -33.83% | -18.48% | -2.07% | 44.93% | -0.18% | 45.53% | 16.56% | -4.59% | -3.34% | -21.12% | -5.45% | -10.02% |
| 2024 | -0.63% | 47.46% | 6.80% | -14.85% | 23.10% | -9.33% | -4.67% | -24.22% | 4.48% | -2.01% | 44.14% | -8.84% | 44.54% |
| 2023 | 27.66% | 2.17% | 11.82% | 3.38% | -1.76% | 3.14% | -2.17% | -9.80% | -0.29% | 8.87% | 12.23% | 13.90% | 87.09% |
| 2022 | -28.75% | 7.84% | 15.58% | -16.48% | -30.14% | -45.34% | 58.26% | -6.92% | -14.48% | 15.33% | -16.50% | -3.58% | -66.87% |
| 2021 | -4.94% | 21.71% | 47.90% | -5.15% | -14.99% | 9.65% | 39.76% | -12.37% | 44.87% | 6.40% | -19.43% | 130.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ethereum has an annualized alpha of -5.61%, beta of 1.19, and R2 of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 24, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 205.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 157.67% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.11 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
- -5.61%
- Beta
- 1.19
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 157.67%
- Downside Capture
- 205.05%
Expense Ratio
Ethereum has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. 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
Ethereum ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ethereum 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 | -0.48 | 2.14 | -2.62 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.39 | 2.89 | -3.28 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.39 | -0.43 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.45 | 2.91 | -3.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.77 | 13.08 | -13.85 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
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Dividends
Dividend yield
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 Ethereum. 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 Ethereum was 78.40%, occurring on Jun 18, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Ethereum drawdown is 62.23%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -78.40%Jun 2022 | 7mo 11d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
2021 bear market2021 | -57.03%Jul 2021 | 2mo 6d | 3mo 7d | 5mo 13dMay 2021 - Oct 2021 |
2021 correction2021 | -14.35%Mar 2021 | 11d | 6d | 17dMar 2021 - Mar 2021 |
2021 correction2021 | -11.97%Apr 2021 | 1d | 2d | 3dApr 2021 - Apr 2021 |
2021 correction2021 | -11.88%Apr 2021 | 3d | 3d | 6dApr 2021 - Apr 2021 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.19 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.19, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Ethereum correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.48 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.36 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 24, 2021 | 0.33 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ETH-USD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.38, while ETHE.SW has the lowest at 0.16.
Asset Correlations Table
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