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Avenue
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


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S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Avenue, 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 Jul 28, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD

Returns By Period

As of Apr 11, 2026, the Avenue returned -1.09% Year-To-Date and 26.04% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.11%2.78%-0.42%4.03%27.10%18.38%10.55%12.70%
Portfolio
Avenue
-0.45%0.45%-1.09%-2.18%17.77%21.67%11.63%26.04%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
-0.07%2.87%-0.09%4.64%28.71%19.89%12.07%14.53%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.14%3.05%-0.40%3.92%35.13%25.34%13.31%19.62%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
-2.58%0.36%-18.63%-38.13%-16.51%32.79%2.29%66.83%
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
-0.26%1.37%0.22%0.30%8.56%4.30%0.18%2.69%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.03%0.27%0.98%1.82%3.95%4.70%3.30%2.14%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-0.18%-5.14%10.30%18.42%46.72%32.89%21.77%13.80%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 29, 2012, Avenue's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +2.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +105.6%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -23.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Avenue closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -14.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.92%-0.84%-3.91%2.86%-1.09%
20253.73%-3.04%-0.84%3.36%4.62%2.88%2.05%0.42%4.74%1.22%-1.87%-0.20%18.05%
20240.43%8.93%5.81%-3.91%4.29%0.74%1.85%-0.20%3.26%1.72%8.27%-1.63%32.90%
202311.32%-1.90%8.86%1.11%-0.24%3.96%0.98%-2.65%-2.48%4.96%6.59%5.17%40.63%
2022-5.96%1.27%1.94%-8.01%-2.75%-8.47%6.70%-5.28%-5.35%2.52%1.62%-2.85%-23.05%
20211.42%5.93%7.98%2.36%-4.34%-0.25%4.54%3.61%-3.96%9.74%-1.51%-2.49%24.22%

Benchmark Metrics

Avenue has an annualized alpha of 22.46%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 29, 2012.

  • This portfolio captured 125.74% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 49.47% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • Beta of 0.48 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.17 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 0.17 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
22.46%
Beta
0.48
0.17
Upside Capture
125.74%
Downside Capture
49.47%

Expense Ratio

Avenue has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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

Avenue ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% 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.


Avenue Risk / Return Rank: 1313
Overall Rank
Avenue Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1919
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Avenue Sortino Ratio Rank: 1818
Sortino Ratio Rank
Avenue Omega Ratio Rank: 1515
Omega Ratio Rank
Avenue Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
Calmar Ratio Rank
Avenue Martin Ratio Rank: 66
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

1.54

2.23

-0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.12

3.12

-1.00

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.42

-0.17

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.47

4.05

-3.57

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.23

17.91

-16.68


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
662.353.261.444.3218.78
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
572.233.001.403.9814.88
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
41-0.39-0.290.97-1.00-1.71
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
311.512.191.272.547.83
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.56254.71180.39366.824,118.43
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
391.822.241.343.0610.54

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.

Avenue Sharpe ratios as of Apr 11, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.54
  • 5-Year: 0.81
  • 10-Year: 1.51
  • All Time: 1.48

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 2.14 to 3.05, 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 Avenue 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

Avenue provided a 1.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.67%1.69%1.87%1.82%1.18%0.65%0.84%1.30%1.38%1.07%1.08%1.09%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.09%1.07%1.21%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.46%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
4.54%4.48%4.45%3.99%3.30%2.30%2.66%3.29%3.67%3.10%3.34%3.47%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.95%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
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%

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 Avenue. 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 Avenue was 35.32%, occurring on Dec 18, 2013. Recovery took 1113 trading sessions.

The current Avenue drawdown is 5.79%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-35.32%Dec 5, 201314Dec 18, 20131113Jan 4, 20171127
-31.25%Dec 17, 2017374Dec 25, 2018181Jun 24, 2019555
-31.03%Nov 9, 2021366Nov 9, 2022400Dec 14, 2023766
-25.71%Apr 10, 201386Jul 5, 2013124Nov 6, 2013210
-22.71%Feb 15, 202037Mar 22, 202071Jun 1, 2020108

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.00, 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.

BenchmarkBILGLDLQDBTC-USDQQQSPYPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.020.130.150.901.000.51
BIL0.011.000.040.020.010.030.040.02
GLD0.020.041.000.290.070.020.020.23
LQD0.130.020.291.000.050.130.110.21
BTC-USD0.150.010.070.051.000.130.130.87
QQQ0.900.030.020.130.131.000.850.44
SPY1.000.040.020.110.130.851.000.44
Portfolio0.510.020.230.210.870.440.441.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jul 29, 2012