Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 35% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 35% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 30% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in Alpha 10 dif 38, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jul 21, 2026, the Alpha 10 dif 38 returned 20.36% Year-To-Date and 17.29% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.01% | -0.35% | 8.98% | 11.89% | 20.36% | 16.94% | 12.03% | 12.65% | 10.08% |
Portfolio Alpha 10 dif 38 | 0.34% | -8.48% | 12.21% | 20.36% | 43.40% | 29.57% | 21.35% | 17.29% | 14.28% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.01% | -4.62% | -11.25% | -4.48% | 21.53% | 25.48% | 17.79% | 11.00% | 10.23% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 0.21% | 0.85% | 3.00% | 3.69% | 5.37% | 3.45% | 2.56% | 1.34% | 2.89% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.62% | -14.96% | 41.82% | 59.68% | 96.60% | 53.12% | 35.88% | 34.26% | 23.34% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2008, Alpha 10 dif 38's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2010 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Jul 2026 at -7.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Alpha 10 dif 38 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 6, 2011 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 16, 2009 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.54% | 3.86% | -4.13% | 9.20% | 7.80% | 3.10% | -7.38% | 20.36% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.64% | -0.71% | -3.37% | -2.24% | 3.60% | 1.67% | 4.18% | -0.05% | 8.56% | 7.01% | 0.87% | 0.72% | 24.63% |
| 2024 | 3.88% | 5.29% | 5.49% | 0.09% | 3.79% | 4.81% | -1.27% | -1.63% | 1.49% | 3.20% | 1.86% | 1.79% | 32.49% |
| 2023 | 6.47% | 0.72% | 4.41% | -3.48% | 9.23% | -0.71% | 2.32% | -0.03% | -2.25% | 0.61% | 4.30% | 3.54% | 27.33% |
| 2022 | -3.49% | 1.34% | 1.64% | -0.90% | -1.07% | -3.50% | 6.03% | -2.61% | -2.80% | -1.15% | 3.64% | -4.59% | -7.73% |
| 2021 | 0.82% | 0.66% | 3.05% | -1.37% | 1.96% | 2.42% | 0.94% | 1.53% | -1.29% | 3.31% | 6.63% | 1.51% | 21.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alpha 10 dif 38 has an annualized alpha of 9.75%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2008.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.61%) than losses (31.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.43 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.33 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 0.33 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.75%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.33
- Upside Capture
- 65.61%
- Downside Capture
- 31.09%
Expense Ratio
Alpha 10 dif 38 has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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
Alpha 10 dif 38 ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alpha 10 dif 38 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 | 2.18 | 1.62 | +0.56 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.78 | 2.14 | +0.64 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.30 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.45 | 2.70 | +1.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.49 | 9.96 | +5.53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 28 | 0.83 | 1.19 | 1.17 | 0.91 | 2.13 |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 35 | 0.94 | 1.40 | 1.16 | 1.54 | 3.91 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 2.66 | 2.97 | 1.40 | 5.75 | 20.68 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Alpha 10 dif 38 provided a 1.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.26% | 1.37% | 1.39% | 1.13% | 0.64% | 0.36% | 0.79% | 1.24% | 1.10% | 0.80% | 0.48% | 0.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IBTS.L iShares $ Treasury Bond 1-3yr UCITS ETF | 3.98% | 4.22% | 4.12% | 3.08% | 0.75% | 0.61% | 1.84% | 2.39% | 1.49% | 1.01% | 0.67% | 0.49% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.20% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
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 Alpha 10 dif 38. 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 Alpha 10 dif 38 was 16.41%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 74 trading sessions.
The current Alpha 10 dif 38 drawdown is 9.23%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-16.41%Mar 2020 | 25d | 3mo 16d | 4mo 11dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-15.76%Aug 2015 | 4mo 13d | 10mo 10d | 1y 2moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 | — |
-15.04%Dec 2008 | 10mo 10d | 1mo 17d | 11mo 27dFeb 2008 - Feb 2009 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-13.84%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 3mo 23d | 5mo 10dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-12.17%Apr 2011 | 3mo 5d | 6mo 29d | 10mo 4dJan 2011 - Nov 2011 | — |
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 2.99, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.35 | 1.36 | 1.41 | 1.40 | 1.62 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.62, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Alpha 10 dif 38 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.64 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.70 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 2, 2008 | 0.64 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SMH has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.76, while IAU has the lowest at 0.03.
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