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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 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 May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX

Returns By Period


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!
0.00%-0.76%1.00%3.15%10.13%10.84%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
0.47%1.46%3.07%4.62%1.27%4.90%5.26%3.13%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
0.00%0.80%2.78%1.05%0.38%-2.12%1.92%2.75%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-8.27%8.35%21.03%49.02%32.51%21.53%13.97%
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.53%-6.14%6.01%6.51%3.19%5.77%6.56%7.15%
USFR
WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund
0.04%0.29%0.97%2.06%4.12%4.89%3.53%2.41%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.02%0.31%0.90%1.85%4.01%4.71%3.28%2.13%
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
0.18%-6.10%-11.07%-10.29%36.96%36.81%15.87%29.84%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.00%0.59%1.58%3.75%3.32%
QLEIX
AQR Long-Short Equity Fund
1.32%0.19%-1.70%6.22%20.49%27.21%22.89%11.72%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, There are only 4 markets!'s average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.

Historically, 77% of months were positive and 23% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +2.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -2.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, There are only 4 markets! closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -1.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.47%0.70%-1.55%0.40%1.00%
20251.44%0.21%-0.88%-0.20%2.13%1.26%0.98%0.56%2.03%1.52%0.41%0.30%10.16%
20241.49%1.51%1.77%0.03%1.65%1.37%-0.07%0.47%0.90%0.60%1.87%0.30%12.53%
20232.42%0.21%2.06%0.51%1.45%1.61%1.40%0.15%-0.24%0.21%2.26%1.08%13.87%
2022-0.59%-0.24%1.11%-0.95%-0.34%-1.66%2.17%-1.00%-2.21%1.74%1.51%-1.57%-2.12%
20210.04%0.80%0.76%0.76%-1.08%1.72%0.55%1.67%5.30%

Benchmark Metrics

There are only 4 markets! has an annualized alpha of 5.71%, beta of 0.23, and R² of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (31.45%) than losses (12.76%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.71% 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
5.71%
Beta
0.23
0.84
Upside Capture
31.45%
Downside Capture
12.76%

Expense Ratio

There are only 4 markets! has an expense ratio of 0.51%, 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

There are only 4 markets! ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


There are only 4 markets! Risk / Return Rank: 9191
Overall Rank
There are only 4 markets! Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8989
Sharpe Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Sortino Ratio Rank: 9292
Sortino Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Omega Ratio Rank: 9696
Omega Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Calmar Ratio Rank: 8989
Calmar Ratio Rank
There are only 4 markets! Martin Ratio Rank: 8787
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

2.51

0.88

+1.63

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.76

1.37

+2.39

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.61

1.21

+0.40

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.79

1.39

+2.40

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

14.51

6.43

+8.07


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
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
60.040.101.010.240.49
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
160.230.431.050.300.71
USFR
WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund
10014.4042.9810.69104.25665.20
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.57254.91180.89367.864,130.10
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
470.831.421.201.554.97
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.51
QLEIX
AQR Long-Short Equity Fund
942.433.151.503.3213.05
USD=X
USD Cash

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: 2.51
  • All Time: 1.92

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 1.00 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

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 2.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.98%3.08%4.22%5.63%2.89%0.52%0.61%1.55%2.37%1.37%0.68%0.98%
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%
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%
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%
XLP
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
2.66%2.75%2.77%2.63%2.47%2.28%2.50%2.57%3.04%2.62%2.53%2.52%
USFR
WisdomTree Bloomberg Floating Rate Treasury Fund
4.00%4.15%5.17%5.12%1.78%0.01%0.40%2.08%1.67%1.03%0.29%0.00%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.96%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
0.19%0.17%0.25%0.33%0.31%0.00%0.00%0.13%0.06%0.02%0.21%0.11%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.68%4.14%1.63%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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%
USD=X
USD Cash
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 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 5.08%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 49 trading sessions.

The current There are only 4 markets! drawdown is 1.41%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-5.08%Feb 20, 202548Apr 8, 202549May 27, 202597
-4.46%Aug 17, 202245Sep 30, 2022125Feb 2, 2023170
-3.49%Mar 30, 202279Jun 16, 202261Aug 16, 2022140
-2.94%Jul 11, 202426Aug 5, 202446Sep 20, 202472
-2.41%Mar 3, 202625Mar 27, 2026

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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.69, 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.

BenchmarkUSD=XVMFXXUSFRBILLCSIXQLEIXGLDXLPUUPQLDPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.03-0.01-0.000.070.330.100.44-0.280.940.90
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
VMFXX0.030.001.000.130.08-0.010.020.000.070.050.010.05
USFR-0.010.000.131.000.41-0.000.050.080.010.050.000.07
BIL-0.000.000.080.411.000.050.040.060.010.050.050.11
LCSIX0.070.00-0.01-0.000.051.000.060.300.04-0.190.020.12
QLEIX0.330.000.020.050.040.061.000.050.13-0.080.220.38
GLD0.100.000.000.080.060.300.051.000.10-0.410.080.19
XLP0.440.000.070.010.010.040.130.101.00-0.230.250.36
UUP-0.280.000.050.050.05-0.19-0.08-0.41-0.231.00-0.21-0.09
QLD0.940.000.010.000.050.020.220.080.25-0.211.000.86
Portfolio0.900.000.050.070.110.120.380.190.36-0.090.861.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021