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Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


LCSIX 33.00%UUP 33.00%PGTYX 17.00%QLEIX 17.00%AlternativesAlternativesCurrencyCurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in There are only 4 markets!, 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 Jan 2, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of QLEIX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the There are only 4 markets! returned 1.35% Year-To-Date and 8.23% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
There are only 4 markets!
0.15%0.79%1.35%2.62%10.14%9.71%8.70%8.23%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
0.47%1.46%3.07%4.62%1.27%4.90%5.26%3.13%
PGTYX
Putnam Global Technology Fund
1.56%-0.99%-2.29%-3.36%36.29%24.23%11.13%21.55%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
0.00%1.03%2.78%1.51%0.27%-2.12%1.92%2.75%
QLEIX
AQR Long-Short Equity Fund
1.32%0.19%-1.70%6.22%20.49%27.21%22.89%11.72%
EVOIX
Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund
-0.31%0.15%4.49%10.45%12.77%7.00%7.53%2.78%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2014, There are only 4 markets!'s average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Oct 2015 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2018 at -2.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, There are only 4 markets! closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -3.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.42%-0.77%0.12%0.59%1.35%
20251.67%-0.54%-1.65%-1.36%2.41%2.25%1.77%-0.05%2.32%2.00%-0.93%0.42%8.48%
20243.00%1.53%2.01%-0.18%1.96%1.73%-1.45%-0.60%0.51%0.24%2.35%-0.41%11.10%
20232.57%0.92%0.67%-0.23%1.90%1.07%1.26%0.59%1.46%-0.58%2.38%0.03%12.66%
20220.73%-0.45%1.60%0.51%0.55%-2.05%1.62%-0.02%-2.11%2.44%1.09%-1.31%2.51%
20210.74%2.92%1.83%1.67%-0.03%1.90%-0.08%0.52%0.55%1.72%-0.06%1.71%14.20%

Benchmark Metrics

There are only 4 markets! has an annualized alpha of 6.38%, beta of 0.23, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2014.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (31.41%) than losses (1.57%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.38% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.23 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
6.38%
Beta
0.23
0.52
Upside Capture
31.41%
Downside Capture
1.57%

Expense Ratio

There are only 4 markets! has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, indicating above-average management fees. 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

There are only 4 markets! ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


There are only 4 markets! Risk / Return Rank: 5858
Overall Rank
There are only 4 markets! Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Sortino Ratio Rank: 5656
Sortino Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Omega Ratio Rank: 6464
Omega Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.46

0.88

+0.58

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.00

1.37

+0.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.01

1.39

+0.62

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.85

6.43

+2.41


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
140.170.281.040.150.30
PGTYX
Putnam Global Technology Fund
711.321.921.272.688.46
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
40.060.121.020.060.13
QLEIX
AQR Long-Short Equity Fund
942.433.151.503.3213.05
EVOIX
Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund
501.311.791.241.663.45

Sharpe Ratio

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.

There are only 4 markets! Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.46
  • 5-Year: 1.69
  • 10-Year: 1.49
  • All Time: 1.64

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 1.01 to 1.70, 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 There are only 4 markets! compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

There are only 4 markets! provided a 4.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.03%4.04%4.68%6.39%6.54%5.95%3.55%1.29%7.07%2.74%1.74%4.05%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
3.33%3.43%4.48%6.44%0.89%0.00%0.00%2.03%1.08%0.10%0.00%0.00%
PGTYX
Putnam Global Technology Fund
11.09%10.83%6.40%0.57%1.71%21.15%13.60%2.63%9.44%6.75%1.01%4.56%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
2.26%2.32%2.75%1.88%10.75%7.14%2.94%0.54%12.36%0.02%3.21%7.36%
QLEIX
AQR Long-Short Equity Fund
1.78%1.75%7.12%20.88%14.15%0.00%1.57%0.00%6.03%9.11%3.01%4.98%
EVOIX
Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy Fund
10.14%11.11%10.09%1.71%34.87%9.73%2.23%1.63%5.52%1.57%7.27%9.05%

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 There are only 4 markets!. 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 There are only 4 markets! was 7.81%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.

The current There are only 4 markets! drawdown is 0.71%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-7.81%Feb 11, 202540Apr 8, 202554Jun 26, 202594
-7.62%Feb 20, 202018Mar 16, 202057Jun 5, 202075
-4.92%Jul 11, 202418Aug 5, 202477Nov 21, 202495
-4.7%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201842Feb 26, 201998
-3.66%Aug 26, 202225Sep 30, 202277Jan 23, 2023102

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 3.63, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkUUPLCSIXEVOIXQLEIXPGTYXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.13-0.040.100.500.850.63
UUP-0.131.00-0.050.09-0.07-0.120.29
LCSIX-0.04-0.051.000.24-0.00-0.030.39
EVOIX0.100.090.241.000.170.110.27
QLEIX0.50-0.07-0.000.171.000.380.51
PGTYX0.85-0.12-0.030.110.381.000.69
Portfolio0.630.290.390.270.510.691.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 3, 2014