Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 7.50% | |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 7.50% |
PPH VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 40% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 45% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NP5A USE, 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 Jul 18, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the NP5A USE returned 3.48% Year-To-Date and 27.18% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio NP5A USE | -0.42% | -2.08% | 3.48% | 9.94% | 46.24% | 31.73% | 20.26% | 27.18% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.09% | 0.32% | 8.94% | 16.35% | 83.82% | 44.85% | 26.17% | 31.69% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -1.99% | -2.31% | -23.70% | -44.66% | -19.07% | 33.89% | 3.18% | 66.03% |
PPH VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF | -0.45% | -3.28% | 1.79% | 12.87% | 19.39% | 12.58% | 10.83% | 8.04% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, NP5A USE's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +2.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +50.2%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, NP5A USE closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.99% | 1.87% | -6.29% | 1.32% | 3.48% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.75% | -1.09% | -4.45% | 0.92% | 6.26% | 8.00% | 0.11% | 2.83% | 7.67% | 6.15% | 2.08% | 1.52% | 37.14% |
| 2024 | 4.70% | 11.25% | 5.71% | -4.25% | 7.74% | 3.88% | -0.86% | 1.66% | -0.64% | -0.99% | 2.39% | -1.73% | 31.65% |
| 2023 | 11.30% | -1.16% | 8.42% | -1.47% | 4.84% | 4.85% | 3.39% | -1.41% | -4.40% | -1.29% | 9.47% | 7.17% | 45.80% |
| 2022 | -6.80% | 0.08% | 2.97% | -8.95% | 2.31% | -10.74% | 8.59% | -8.88% | -8.85% | 4.79% | 10.66% | -4.22% | -20.01% |
| 2021 | 3.52% | 5.07% | 4.54% | 0.53% | 0.68% | 1.99% | 2.84% | 3.06% | -4.98% | 7.77% | 2.41% | 2.23% | 33.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
NP5A USE has an annualized alpha of 15.14%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 154.77% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 86.66% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 15.14% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.63, 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
- 15.14%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 154.77%
- Downside Capture
- 86.66%
Expense Ratio
NP5A USE has an expense ratio of 0.33%, 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
NP5A USE ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.07 | 0.88 | +1.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.85 | 1.37 | +1.48 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.21 | +0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.00 | 1.39 | +1.61 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.39 | 6.43 | +4.96 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.28 | 2.89 | 1.41 | 5.34 | 18.94 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 39 | -0.43 | -0.36 | 0.96 | -1.14 | -2.03 |
PPH VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF | 52 | 0.99 | 1.47 | 1.19 | 2.00 | 5.14 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
NP5A USE provided a 0.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.95% | 0.85% | 0.99% | 1.10% | 1.15% | 0.88% | 0.97% | 1.38% | 1.63% | 1.41% | 1.33% | 1.74% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PPH VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF | 2.07% | 1.78% | 1.98% | 2.09% | 1.55% | 1.62% | 1.66% | 1.77% | 1.97% | 1.92% | 2.43% | 1.93% |
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% |
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 NP5A USE. 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 NP5A USE was 31.04%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 242 trading sessions.
The current NP5A USE drawdown is 6.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.04% | Dec 28, 2021 | 292 | Oct 15, 2022 | 242 | Jun 14, 2023 | 534 |
| -29.93% | Feb 13, 2020 | 39 | Mar 22, 2020 | 114 | Jul 14, 2020 | 153 |
| -24.82% | Dec 19, 2017 | 372 | Dec 25, 2018 | 178 | Jun 21, 2019 | 550 |
| -21.7% | Dec 5, 2013 | 14 | Dec 18, 2013 | 195 | Jul 1, 2014 | 209 |
| -19.41% | Feb 21, 2025 | 47 | Apr 8, 2025 | 56 | Jun 3, 2025 | 103 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.68, 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 | GLD | BTC-USD | PPH | SMH | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.78 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.50 |
| PPH | 0.64 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.56 |
| SMH | 0.77 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.78 |
| Portfolio | 0.78 | 0.09 | 0.50 | 0.56 | 0.78 | 1.00 |