Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 36% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 33% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 31% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in Alpha 9.7 dif 37, 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 year.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the Alpha 9.7 dif 37 returned 20.28% Year-To-Date and 17.21% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -1.86% | 2.09% | 9.98% | 8.60% | 21.69% | 16.96% | 13.01% | 13.17% |
Portfolio Alpha 9.7 dif 37 | -4.44% | -0.48% | 20.28% | 20.35% | 46.62% | 27.81% | 21.09% | 17.21% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -2.86% | -6.51% | 2.02% | 3.70% | 28.58% | 26.55% | 18.93% | 12.81% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 0.34% | 1.75% | 1.91% | 1.42% | 1.94% | 1.46% | 2.88% | 1.58% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -8.49% | 2.87% | 61.29% | 58.46% | 123.62% | 54.50% | 37.59% | 35.83% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 3, 2007, Alpha 9.7 dif 37's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Jul 2010 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Alpha 9.7 dif 37 closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 6, 2011 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 16, 2009 at -6.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.18% | 3.95% | -4.05% | 7.93% | 6.98% | -2.55% | 20.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.70% | -0.49% | -2.92% | -2.18% | 3.12% | 1.11% | 4.01% | 0.02% | 8.23% | 6.62% | 1.07% | 0.67% | 23.61% |
| 2024 | 3.62% | 4.71% | 5.34% | 0.32% | 3.34% | 4.46% | -0.94% | -1.52% | 1.55% | 3.32% | 1.82% | 1.74% | 31.23% |
| 2023 | 5.87% | 0.57% | 4.16% | -3.20% | 8.50% | -1.00% | 2.12% | 0.09% | -2.00% | 0.91% | 3.71% | 3.17% | 24.72% |
| 2022 | -3.10% | 1.48% | 1.59% | -0.35% | -1.30% | -2.90% | 5.46% | -2.31% | -2.35% | -1.24% | 3.07% | -4.23% | -6.44% |
| 2021 | 0.63% | 0.33% | 3.00% | -1.32% | 1.94% | 2.11% | 0.96% | 1.40% | -1.10% | 3.03% | 6.13% | 1.46% | 19.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alpha 9.7 dif 37 has an annualized alpha of 9.57%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 03, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.70%) than losses (23.35%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.29 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 0.29 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
- 9.57%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- 58.70%
- Downside Capture
- 23.35%
Expense Ratio
Alpha 9.7 dif 37 has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
Alpha 9.7 dif 37 ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alpha 9.7 dif 37 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.89 | 1.90 | +0.99 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.64 | 2.48 | +1.16 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.35 | +0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.57 | 3.12 | +2.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.00 | 11.62 | +10.37 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 33 | 1.10 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.54 | 3.81 |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 16 | 0.41 | 0.63 | 1.07 | 0.68 | 1.56 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 4.00 | 4.13 | 1.58 | 10.25 | 35.30 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Alpha 9.7 dif 37 provided a 1.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.37% | 1.49% | 1.50% | 1.20% | 0.61% | 0.36% | 0.82% | 1.25% | 1.07% | 0.78% | 0.47% | 0.83% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 3.98% | 4.22% | 4.12% | 3.08% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 1.84% | 2.39% | 1.49% | 1.01% | 0.67% | 0.49% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
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 Alpha 9.7 dif 37. 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 Alpha 9.7 dif 37 was 15.14%, occurring on Aug 25, 2015. Recovery took 218 trading sessions.
The current Alpha 9.7 dif 37 drawdown is 5.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 correction2015 | -15.14%Aug 2015 | 4mo 13d | 10mo 10d | 1y 2moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 |
COVID crash2020 | -15.13%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 5d | 3moFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -14.47%Dec 2008 | 1y 3mo | 1mo 17d | 1y 5moSep 2007 - Feb 2009 |
2011 correction2011 | -12.71%Apr 2011 | 3mo 5d | 6mo 29d | 10mo 4dJan 2011 - Nov 2011 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.67%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 3mo 23d | 5mo 10dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.99, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.46 | 1.45 | 1.64 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.64, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Alpha 9.7 dif 37 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.57 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.65 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 3, 2007 | 0.62 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SMH has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.76, while IAU has the lowest at 0.03.
Asset Correlations Table
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