Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Rick's Actual, 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.
Loading graphics...
The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 17, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of LCSIX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Rick's Actual returned 1.22% Year-To-Date and 14.05% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Rick's Actual | -0.29% | -3.63% | 1.22% | 3.32% | 18.13% | 16.14% | 12.02% | 14.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ | 0.23% | -9.77% | -17.68% | -18.09% | 45.61% | 47.33% | 13.60% | 35.51% |
LCSIX LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.00% | 1.03% | 2.78% | 1.51% | 0.27% | -2.12% | 1.92% | 2.75% |
SFHYX Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund | 0.14% | -0.85% | -0.94% | 1.78% | 9.35% | 7.52% | 2.94% | 7.43% |
ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 0.00% | 1.23% | 6.72% | 10.64% | 3.03% | -2.85% | 2.28% | 1.88% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 0.47% | 1.46% | 3.07% | 4.62% | 1.27% | 4.90% | 5.26% | 3.13% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | -3.94% | -17.59% | 9.85% | 32.96% | 88.49% | 56.26% | 34.59% | 20.29% |
PSCC Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | -0.40% | -9.05% | 0.92% | -4.19% | -9.78% | -3.81% | 0.21% | 6.30% |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.01% | -6.82% | 8.36% | 8.70% | 43.44% | 28.32% | 19.16% | 18.03% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 18, 2012, Rick's Actual's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Rick's Actual closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.99% | 1.41% | -5.59% | 0.68% | 1.22% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.76% | -2.16% | -1.96% | -1.68% | 4.40% | 2.98% | 2.43% | 0.98% | 5.08% | 2.78% | -0.12% | -0.19% | 16.04% |
| 2024 | 0.93% | 3.02% | 2.83% | -1.55% | 2.84% | 2.66% | 0.32% | -0.46% | 2.20% | 0.04% | 3.60% | -1.01% | 16.38% |
| 2023 | 6.70% | -1.19% | 5.34% | 0.08% | 3.47% | 2.88% | 2.65% | -1.14% | -2.99% | -0.43% | 5.29% | 4.35% | 27.40% |
| 2022 | -4.65% | 0.64% | 2.93% | -4.25% | -2.33% | -2.14% | 5.90% | -3.01% | -5.88% | 3.12% | 2.58% | -5.17% | -12.32% |
| 2021 | 0.40% | 0.10% | 1.39% | 3.83% | 1.64% | 2.53% | 1.05% | 2.03% | -2.89% | 4.87% | 0.41% | 2.38% | 19.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rick's Actual has an annualized alpha of 5.76%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 18, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.94%) than losses (52.82%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.76% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 5.76%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 71.94%
- Downside Capture
- 52.82%
Expense Ratio
Rick's Actual has a high expense ratio of 1.07%, 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
Rick's Actual ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.30 | 0.88 | +0.42 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.79 | 1.37 | +0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.96 | 1.39 | +0.57 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.74 | 6.43 | +0.31 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ | 41 | 0.68 | 1.36 | 1.19 | 1.32 | 3.99 |
LCSIX LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 4 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 1.02 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
SFHYX Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund | 87 | 2.16 | 2.91 | 1.43 | 2.53 | 8.69 |
ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 7 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 1.06 | 0.26 | 0.43 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 14 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 74 | 1.60 | 1.98 | 1.29 | 2.40 | 8.01 |
PSCC Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 3 | -0.54 | -0.69 | 0.92 | -0.62 | -1.16 |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 89 | 2.01 | 2.71 | 1.38 | 3.30 | 12.97 |
Loading graphics...
Dividends
Dividend yield
Rick's Actual provided a 2.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.35% | 2.40% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 4.50% | 2.39% | 1.64% | 1.47% | 3.14% | 0.71% | 1.12% | 1.97% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ | 0.73% | 0.65% | 1.27% | 1.26% | 0.57% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% |
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% |
SFHYX Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund | 9.63% | 9.54% | 5.68% | 4.62% | 4.19% | 10.21% | 13.57% | 4.95% | 2.55% | 10.24% | 4.93% | 0.71% |
ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 1.42% | 1.52% | 1.46% | 0.99% | 32.48% | 6.07% | 3.40% | 5.51% | 1.30% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 5.06% |
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% |
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% |
PSCC Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 2.21% | 2.35% | 1.88% | 1.49% | 1.29% | 1.21% | 1.59% | 1.77% | 0.94% | 1.25% | 1.48% | 1.34% |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.39% | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.67% | 0.83% | 0.59% | 0.88% | 0.95% | 0.90% | 0.67% | 1.70% | 1.41% |
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.
Loading graphics...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Rick's Actual. 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 Rick's Actual was 17.74%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current Rick's Actual drawdown is 6.70%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.74% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 53 | Jun 1, 2020 | 71 |
| -14.1% | Feb 14, 2025 | 37 | Apr 8, 2025 | 58 | Jul 2, 2025 | 95 |
| -14.03% | Nov 22, 2021 | 278 | Dec 28, 2022 | 103 | May 26, 2023 | 381 |
| -10.49% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 69 | Dec 31, 2020 | 83 |
| -10.03% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 37 | Feb 19, 2019 | 93 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading graphics...
Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.56, 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
| Benchmark | LCSIX | UGL | UUP | ASFYX | PSCC | PPA | SFHYX | TQQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.05 | 0.02 | -0.15 | 0.22 | 0.56 | 0.75 | 0.68 | 0.90 | 0.85 |
| LCSIX | -0.05 | 1.00 | 0.10 | -0.03 | 0.18 | -0.02 | -0.03 | 0.03 | -0.04 | 0.14 |
| UGL | 0.02 | 0.10 | 1.00 | -0.46 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| UUP | -0.15 | -0.03 | -0.46 | 1.00 | 0.07 | -0.10 | -0.10 | -0.22 | -0.12 | -0.07 |
| ASFYX | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| PSCC | 0.56 | -0.02 | 0.02 | -0.10 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.55 |
| PPA | 0.75 | -0.03 | 0.04 | -0.10 | 0.19 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.60 | 0.64 |
| SFHYX | 0.68 | 0.03 | 0.16 | -0.22 | 0.25 | 0.42 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.65 |
| TQQQ | 0.90 | -0.04 | 0.02 | -0.12 | 0.21 | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.85 | 0.14 | 0.24 | -0.07 | 0.34 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.90 | 1.00 |