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Hedging
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hedging, 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 18, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of USDU

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Hedging returned 11.60% Year-To-Date and -10.16% 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
Hedging
-0.01%5.31%11.60%9.38%-0.63%-7.38%-7.64%-10.16%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
0.09%-3.34%-3.56%-1.44%17.51%18.37%11.88%14.11%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
0.32%1.51%12.84%20.81%80.38%33.13%19.27%28.54%
VXX
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
-0.09%13.85%31.09%3.77%-30.72%-41.76%-45.28%-46.48%
USDU
WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund
0.27%1.50%2.13%3.45%0.68%5.49%4.97%2.72%
HDGE
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF
-0.50%3.42%11.30%13.17%4.66%-5.28%-2.80%-14.70%
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
0.00%3.81%4.94%4.11%-11.32%-9.96%-7.71%-11.94%
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
-0.21%6.93%13.75%7.42%-55.21%-49.54%-42.72%-52.78%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 19, 2013, Hedging's average daily return is -0.04%, while the average monthly return is -0.79%.

Historically, 34% of months were positive and 66% were negative. The best month was Mar 2020 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2020 at -10.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, Hedging closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 9, 2025 at -9.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.46%2.60%6.63%-0.45%11.60%
2025-1.70%2.07%4.60%0.60%-4.74%-1.39%-1.56%-3.06%-0.67%0.99%-0.63%-2.05%-7.59%
20240.59%-1.89%-0.15%3.66%-4.05%-1.62%-0.60%-1.32%0.42%2.60%-7.48%1.96%-8.07%
2023-6.86%0.98%-1.25%-3.17%-1.62%-5.84%-3.46%0.51%4.05%1.64%-6.99%-2.40%-22.40%
20224.86%2.95%-2.40%8.34%-2.40%4.86%-5.14%-1.15%5.04%-5.22%-2.97%1.40%7.30%
20212.41%-4.09%-5.22%-4.90%-1.51%-3.49%-0.03%-3.10%3.37%-5.79%3.55%-4.23%-21.27%

Benchmark Metrics

Hedging has an annualized alpha of 2.32%, beta of -0.94, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 19, 2013.

  • This portfolio tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -130.76%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-64.50%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.32% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of -0.94 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
2.32%
Beta
-0.94
0.80
Upside Capture
-64.50%
Downside Capture
-130.76%

Expense Ratio

Hedging has a high expense ratio of 1.01%, 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

Hedging ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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.


Hedging Risk / Return Rank: 44
Overall Rank
Hedging Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Hedging Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
Hedging Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
Hedging Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
Calmar Ratio Rank
Hedging Martin Ratio Rank: 55
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

-0.03

0.88

-0.91

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.09

1.37

-1.28

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.01

1.21

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.06

1.39

-1.45

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.07

6.43

-6.51


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
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
530.921.451.221.517.11
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
912.012.621.374.4616.48
VXX
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
6-0.41-0.200.98-0.47-0.59
USDU
WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund
130.100.191.020.150.28
HDGE
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF
150.230.471.060.190.28
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
4-0.63-0.770.89-0.45-0.54
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
2-0.82-1.100.85-0.75-0.86

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.

Hedging Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.03
  • 5-Year: -0.43
  • 10-Year: -0.55
  • All Time: -0.55

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 Hedging 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

Hedging provided a 2.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.64%3.26%4.30%4.59%1.73%0.26%0.76%1.56%0.97%0.41%0.44%1.40%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.13%1.07%1.21%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
0.49%0.57%0.67%0.78%1.26%0.64%0.81%1.23%1.37%0.90%1.08%1.29%
VXX
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
USDU
WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund
3.75%3.83%3.97%6.99%7.83%0.00%0.69%3.06%0.88%0.00%0.00%6.48%
HDGE
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF
3.14%3.50%7.83%9.58%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.22%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
3.95%4.49%6.20%5.37%1.08%0.00%0.16%1.76%1.01%0.06%0.00%0.00%
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
6.00%9.36%10.23%8.01%0.28%0.00%2.15%2.92%1.47%0.14%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 Hedging. 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 Hedging was 76.73%, occurring on Dec 26, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Hedging drawdown is 73.91%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-76.73%Feb 6, 20142991Dec 26, 2025
-2.44%Dec 20, 201321Jan 22, 20143Jan 27, 201424
-1.03%Jan 30, 20141Jan 30, 20141Jan 31, 20142
-0.91%Feb 4, 20141Feb 4, 20141Feb 5, 20142
-0.71%Jan 28, 20141Jan 28, 20141Jan 29, 20142

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkUSDUHDGESOXXVXXSQQQSHSPYPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.20-0.750.77-0.77-0.91-1.001.00-0.88
USDU-0.201.000.20-0.150.160.160.20-0.200.25
HDGE-0.750.201.00-0.630.610.660.75-0.750.75
SOXX0.77-0.15-0.631.00-0.62-0.83-0.770.77-0.64
VXX-0.770.160.61-0.621.000.710.77-0.770.91
SQQQ-0.910.160.66-0.830.711.000.91-0.910.84
SH-1.000.200.75-0.770.770.911.00-1.000.88
SPY1.00-0.20-0.750.77-0.77-0.91-1.001.00-0.88
Portfolio-0.880.250.75-0.640.910.840.88-0.881.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 19, 2013