ETFS

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ETFS, 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 never rebalanced.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 6, 2019, ETFS's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, ETFS closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.8%.

ETFS has an annualized alpha of 6.01%, beta of 1.20, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 06, 2019.

• This portfolio captured 138.26% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.78% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.01% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

ETFS has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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.

ETFS ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% 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.

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.

ETFS Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.60
• 5-Year: 0.72
• All Time: 0.87

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 ETFS compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

ETFS provided a 0.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ETFS. 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 ETFS was 33.81%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 281 trading sessions.

The current ETFS drawdown is 6.29%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.