Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
^VVIX CBOE VIX Volatility Index | 9% | |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 10% | |
PFE Pfizer Inc. | Healthcare | 50% |
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 25% |
UPST Upstart Holdings, Inc. | Financial Services | 6% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX), 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 Dec 16, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of UPST
Returns By Period
| 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 High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) | -0.47% | 1.96% | 4.05% | -2.74% | 15.88% | 14.05% | 9.47% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.17% | -7.10% | -8.57% | -6.21% | 26.73% | 29.20% | 16.24% | 21.88% |
PFE Pfizer Inc. | -0.81% | 6.55% | 15.64% | 8.20% | 22.98% | -6.37% | 0.03% | 4.18% |
UPST Upstart Holdings, Inc. | 0.87% | -9.42% | -41.50% | -51.63% | -46.29% | 16.11% | -29.25% | — |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -1.99% | -2.31% | -23.70% | -44.66% | -19.07% | 33.89% | 3.18% | 66.03% |
^VVIX CBOE VIX Volatility Index | 0.44% | -0.59% | 24.45% | 22.56% | -2.57% | 11.11% | 3.11% | 3.17% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 17, 2020, High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX)'s average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Mar 2021 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2021 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2021 at -6.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.57% | -0.69% | -0.35% | 0.56% | 4.05% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.94% | -1.96% | -7.99% | -0.91% | 2.61% | 6.14% | 3.15% | 2.28% | 1.65% | -0.61% | -0.12% | -1.98% | 4.56% |
| 2024 | -2.75% | 4.17% | 6.07% | -7.86% | 10.31% | -0.29% | 8.78% | 0.85% | 1.46% | 2.65% | 5.20% | -2.14% | 28.08% |
| 2023 | 3.81% | -5.33% | 4.76% | -2.28% | 4.93% | 5.34% | 6.70% | -9.12% | -4.69% | -3.82% | 6.66% | 4.43% | 10.09% |
| 2022 | -9.76% | -3.98% | 3.84% | -9.66% | -0.97% | -9.16% | 2.43% | -7.96% | -6.09% | 6.04% | 4.69% | -4.48% | -31.35% |
| 2021 | 5.66% | 1.56% | 17.09% | 5.71% | -0.96% | 0.43% | 8.68% | 10.84% | -1.85% | 7.75% | 10.40% | 1.94% | 89.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) has an annualized alpha of 7.03%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 17, 2020.
- This portfolio captured 106.28% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.91% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.62 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
- 7.03%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- 106.28%
- Downside Capture
- 98.91%
Expense Ratio
High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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
High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.89 | 0.88 | +0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.21 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.39 | 1.39 | -1.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.71 | 6.43 | -5.73 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 41 | 0.74 | 1.25 | 1.19 | 1.23 | 5.19 |
PFE Pfizer Inc. | 68 | 0.87 | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.89 | 4.26 |
UPST Upstart Holdings, Inc. | 17 | -0.61 | -0.57 | 0.93 | -0.62 | -1.14 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 39 | -0.43 | -0.36 | 0.96 | -1.14 | -2.03 |
^VVIX CBOE VIX Volatility Index | 13 | -0.03 | 0.64 | 1.08 | -0.68 | -0.91 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) provided a 3.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.48% | 3.86% | 3.30% | 3.05% | 1.78% | 2.08% | 3.97% | 2.29% | 2.93% | 3.51% | 3.87% | 2.84% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 1.75% | 1.63% | 0.55% | 0.83% | 0.88% | 3.04% | 8.03% | 1.80% | 5.50% | 6.96% | 8.08% | 4.42% |
PFE Pfizer Inc. | 6.07% | 6.91% | 6.33% | 5.70% | 3.12% | 2.64% | 3.92% | 3.68% | 3.12% | 3.53% | 3.69% | 3.47% |
UPST Upstart Holdings, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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% |
^VVIX CBOE VIX Volatility 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% |
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 High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX). 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 High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) was 38.13%, occurring on Oct 10, 2022. Recovery took 1004 trading sessions.
The current High Volatility Alpha SAA Part Liquid (ex FI,RE,FX) drawdown is 3.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.13% | Dec 17, 2021 | 298 | Oct 10, 2022 | 1004 | Jul 10, 2025 | 1302 |
| -8.61% | Feb 22, 2021 | 11 | Mar 4, 2021 | 14 | Mar 18, 2021 | 25 |
| -8.06% | Oct 6, 2025 | 46 | Nov 20, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -7.53% | Mar 23, 2021 | 2 | Mar 24, 2021 | 20 | Apr 13, 2021 | 22 |
| -5.4% | Aug 24, 2021 | 36 | Sep 28, 2021 | 21 | Oct 19, 2021 | 57 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.99, 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 | PFE | BTC-USD | ^VVIX | UPST | SPUU | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.37 | -0.66 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| PFE | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.07 | -0.15 | 0.11 | 0.24 | 0.64 |
| BTC-USD | 0.37 | 0.07 | 1.00 | -0.23 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.48 |
| ^VVIX | -0.66 | -0.15 | -0.23 | 1.00 | -0.34 | -0.59 | -0.11 |
| UPST | 0.51 | 0.11 | 0.24 | -0.34 | 1.00 | 0.47 | 0.45 |
| SPUU | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.30 | -0.59 | 0.47 | 1.00 | 0.45 |
| Portfolio | 0.50 | 0.64 | 0.48 | -0.11 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 1.00 |