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GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


IEF 28.00%GLD 17.00%UUP 40.00%CSU.TO 15.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityCurrencyCurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Mar 1, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of UUP

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP returned -1.40% Year-To-Date and 7.35% 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
GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP
-0.16%-2.77%-1.40%0.29%2.11%9.07%7.48%7.35%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-8.27%8.35%21.03%49.02%32.51%21.53%13.97%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.23%-1.48%0.01%0.50%3.83%2.14%-0.73%0.79%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
0.47%1.46%3.07%4.62%1.27%4.90%5.26%3.13%
CSU.TO
Constellation Software Inc.
-0.48%-10.85%-27.03%-37.14%-47.12%-2.04%4.80%17.41%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2009, GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2013 at -3.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 14, 2019 with a return of +2.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -2.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.74%2.75%-2.45%0.11%-1.40%
20252.33%1.76%-0.62%1.89%-0.22%0.01%0.04%0.14%0.14%1.59%0.61%-0.02%7.88%
20242.60%-0.01%1.73%-0.36%1.53%1.51%2.74%0.65%1.14%0.00%2.46%-1.19%13.47%
20233.53%-0.70%3.10%0.92%1.27%-0.72%0.37%-0.04%-0.39%0.55%3.70%1.71%13.98%
2022-1.58%0.67%-0.03%-0.62%-0.99%-0.03%2.65%-1.79%-0.96%-0.36%1.34%-1.22%-2.98%
2021-1.47%-0.68%1.42%0.73%0.22%1.12%1.84%1.12%-0.90%1.36%0.27%1.99%7.19%

Benchmark Metrics

GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP has an annualized alpha of 7.92%, beta of 0.06, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2009.

  • This portfolio captured 20.85% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -15.19%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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
7.92%
Beta
0.06
0.03
Upside Capture
20.85%
Downside Capture
-15.19%

Expense Ratio

GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP has an expense ratio of 0.41%, 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

GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP ranks 9 for risk / return — in the bottom 9% 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.


GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP Risk / Return Rank: 99
Overall Rank
GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
Sortino Ratio Rank
GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP Omega Ratio Rank: 66
Omega Ratio Rank
GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP Calmar Ratio Rank: 1313
Calmar Ratio Rank
GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP Martin Ratio Rank: 1313
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

0.27

0.88

-0.61

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.42

1.37

-0.95

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.21

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.84

1.39

-0.55

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.80

6.43

-3.64


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
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
320.721.061.121.162.87
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
140.170.281.040.150.30
CSU.TO
Constellation Software Inc.
5-1.21-1.880.78-0.82-1.51

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.

GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.27
  • 5-Year: 1.30
  • 10-Year: 1.32
  • All Time: 1.51

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP 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

GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP provided a 2.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.44%2.45%2.82%3.42%0.94%0.27%0.35%1.77%1.15%0.65%0.64%0.67%
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%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.84%3.77%3.62%2.91%1.96%0.83%1.08%2.08%2.24%1.82%1.81%1.90%
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%
CSU.TO
Constellation Software Inc.
0.23%0.17%0.12%0.16%0.25%0.21%0.30%2.53%0.60%0.68%0.86%0.90%

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 GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP. 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 GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP was 5.93%, occurring on Mar 26, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current GLD,IEF,CSU.TO,UUP drawdown is 4.18%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-5.93%Mar 10, 202613Mar 26, 2026
-4.68%Feb 21, 202019Mar 18, 202015Apr 8, 202034
-4.58%Aug 7, 202058Oct 28, 2020159Jun 14, 2021217
-4.56%Mar 8, 2022173Nov 7, 202260Feb 1, 2023233
-4.51%Jul 13, 201863Oct 10, 201876Jan 28, 2019139

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 3.45, 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.

BenchmarkIEFUUPGLDCSU.TOPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.24-0.230.060.440.17
IEF-0.241.00-0.130.26-0.050.33
UUP-0.23-0.131.00-0.43-0.200.08
GLD0.060.26-0.431.000.090.42
CSU.TO0.44-0.05-0.200.091.000.69
Portfolio0.170.330.080.420.691.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 3, 2009