Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 75% |
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing), 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) returned 11.00% Year-To-Date and 18.09% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.17% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 22.93% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) | 0.73% | -0.25% | 11.00% | 11.34% | 29.62% | 24.51% | 15.10% | 18.09% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF | 1.20% | -0.71% | 15.56% | 15.85% | 44.69% | 34.75% | 19.14% | 24.69% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.55% | -0.07% | 9.08% | 9.44% | 24.36% | 20.95% | 13.43% | 15.50% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 6, 2014, 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing)'s average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +16.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.68% | -1.15% | -6.24% | 13.32% | 6.67% | -2.57% | 11.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.12% | -1.66% | -7.13% | -1.59% | 7.73% | 6.41% | 2.74% | 2.40% | 4.42% | 2.86% | 0.09% | -0.05% | 20.11% |
| 2024 | 1.93% | 6.33% | 4.01% | -5.07% | 6.04% | 4.38% | 1.24% | 2.76% | 2.54% | -1.30% | 7.37% | -3.17% | 29.63% |
| 2023 | 7.78% | -3.29% | 4.45% | 1.85% | 0.46% | 8.07% | 3.99% | -2.18% | -6.10% | -2.84% | 11.37% | 5.65% | 31.46% |
| 2022 | -6.58% | -3.78% | 4.67% | -11.04% | 0.09% | -10.17% | 11.54% | -5.31% | -11.55% | 10.02% | 6.71% | -7.34% | -23.52% |
| 2021 | -1.15% | 3.33% | 5.54% | 6.60% | 0.83% | 2.87% | 2.96% | 3.74% | -5.90% | 8.85% | -0.99% | 5.70% | 36.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) has an annualized alpha of 1.58%, beta of 1.23, and R2 of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 06, 2014.
- This portfolio captured 135.65% of S&P 500 Index gains and 118.40% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- 1.58%
- Beta
- 1.23
- R²
- 0.99
- Upside Capture
- 135.65%
- Downside Capture
- 118.40%
Expense Ratio
1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) ranks 47 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.92 | 1.86 | +0.06 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.57 | 2.53 | +0.03 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.34 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.53 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.79 | 11.37 | +0.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF | 60 | 1.81 | 2.35 | 1.31 | 2.47 | 10.61 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 70 | 1.99 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.75 | 12.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) provided a 1.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.13% | 1.25% | 1.07% | 1.30% | 1.49% | 1.69% | 3.16% | 1.86% | 2.92% | 3.08% | 3.53% | 2.68% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPUU Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF | 1.39% | 1.63% | 0.55% | 0.83% | 0.88% | 3.04% | 8.03% | 1.80% | 5.50% | 6.96% | 8.08% | 4.42% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing). 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 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) was 40.56%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current 1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) drawdown is 3.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -40.56%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 6dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.43%Oct 2022 | 9mo 16d | 1y 2mo | 1y 12moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.59%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 23dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -23.03%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -16.33%Feb 2016 | 6mo 25d | 3mo 22d | 10mo 17dJul 2015 - Jun 2016 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.60, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
1.25x S&P 500 (daily rebalancing) correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 6, 2014 | 0.99 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SPUU has the lowest at 0.97.
Asset Correlations Table
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