Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 50% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 49.90% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 0.10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in gld_qqq_spy, 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 16, 2026, the gld_qqq_spy returned 7.89% Year-To-Date and 21.27% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio gld_qqq_spy | 3.97% | -1.86% | 7.89% | 7.96% | 43.38% | 40.93% | 24.30% | 21.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 2.59% | -4.97% | 0.06% | 0.19% | 25.38% | 29.73% | 18.31% | 12.33% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 3.14% | 4.95% | 21.26% | 22.17% | 41.87% | 27.20% | 17.59% | 22.31% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 5.24% | -10.54% | -8.09% | -8.60% | 36.19% | 49.85% | 27.24% | 16.73% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2008, gld_qqq_spy's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +18.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -15.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, gld_qqq_spy closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.70% | 8.08% | -15.31% | 5.80% | 3.88% | -3.99% | 7.89% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.48% | 0.03% | 6.70% | 5.26% | 3.66% | 3.29% | 0.32% | 5.75% | 13.99% | 5.24% | 4.44% | 1.51% | 74.45% |
| 2024 | -0.89% | 2.77% | 8.82% | 0.55% | 4.04% | 2.60% | 4.07% | 2.26% | 6.53% | 3.60% | -1.00% | -1.23% | 36.63% |
| 2023 | 10.87% | -5.71% | 12.24% | 0.76% | 2.25% | 0.92% | 3.94% | -2.48% | -7.55% | 6.13% | 7.31% | 3.57% | 34.84% |
| 2022 | -6.24% | 4.28% | 3.22% | -9.10% | -4.49% | -6.15% | 3.57% | -5.73% | -8.47% | -0.11% | 11.08% | -1.91% | -20.01% |
| 2021 | -3.41% | -6.22% | -0.07% | 6.36% | 7.35% | -4.83% | 3.79% | 1.93% | -6.25% | 5.38% | 0.13% | 3.69% | 6.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
gld_qqq_spy has an annualized alpha of 12.15%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2008.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (79.65%) than losses (39.61%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.58 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.26 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 0.26 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
- 12.15%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.26
- Upside Capture
- 79.65%
- Downside Capture
- 39.61%
Expense Ratio
gld_qqq_spy has an expense ratio of 0.56%, 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_qqq_spy ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for gld_qqq_spy 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 | 1.34 | 2.14 | -0.80 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.70 | 2.89 | -1.19 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.39 | -0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.68 | 2.91 | -1.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.51 | 13.08 | -8.57 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 27 | 0.93 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.04 | 2.97 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 79 | 2.42 | 3.12 | 1.42 | 3.52 | 13.12 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 22 | 0.67 | 1.13 | 1.17 | 0.78 | 2.03 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
gld_qqq_spy provided a 0.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.19% | 0.23% | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.40% | 0.21% | 0.28% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 0.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.38% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 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 gld_qqq_spy. 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_qqq_spy was 31.43%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 267 trading sessions.
The current gld_qqq_spy drawdown is 15.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -31.43%Nov 2022 | 7mo 29d | 1y 25d | 1y 8moMar 2022 - Nov 2023 |
2013 bear market2013 | -29.61%Jun 2013 | 8mo 25d | 3y 1mo | 3y 9moOct 2012 - Jul 2016 |
2026 bear market2026 | -25.99%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 4mo 17dJan 2026 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -22.14%Mar 2020 | 25d | 24d | 1mo 19dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2011 correction2011 | -18.94%Dec 2011 | 3mo 24d | 2mo 1d | 5mo 25dSep 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.16 | 1.25 | 1.30 | 1.33 | 1.34 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.34, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
gld_qqq_spy correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.48 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.49 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.53 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.51 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 3, 2008 | 0.49 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while UGL has the lowest at 0.07.
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