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Rick's Actual
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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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.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the Rick's Actual returned 12.35% Year-To-Date and 15.15% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Rick's Actual
-4.41%-1.88%12.35%11.95%27.14%18.30%13.30%15.15%
ASFYX
AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y
-0.78%0.91%14.34%16.70%25.15%-1.76%2.68%2.90%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
0.34%-0.00%2.55%2.31%2.42%-1.80%1.09%2.90%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
-1.75%1.72%8.88%13.17%25.68%28.96%17.90%17.29%
PSCC
Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF
1.46%0.51%7.16%6.18%-2.82%-1.02%-0.20%6.30%
SFHYX
Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund
0.00%0.40%2.10%3.28%9.94%8.98%2.37%7.37%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
-14.28%-4.23%38.79%30.51%98.25%60.11%24.09%42.84%
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
-7.30%-17.17%-7.82%-3.83%46.42%49.47%25.50%17.75%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
0.65%2.49%3.66%3.19%5.60%4.04%6.04%3.28%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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 +1.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.99%1.41%-5.59%8.81%7.26%-4.24%12.35%
20252.76%-2.16%-1.96%-1.68%4.40%2.98%2.43%0.98%5.08%2.78%-0.12%-0.19%16.04%
20240.93%3.02%2.83%-1.55%2.84%2.66%0.32%-0.46%2.20%0.04%3.60%-1.01%16.38%
20236.70%-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%
20210.40%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 5.91%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.74 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 (73.04%) than losses (54.35%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.91% 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
5.91%
Beta
0.59
0.74
Upside Capture
73.04%
Downside Capture
54.35%

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 40 for risk / return — below 40% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


Rick's Actual Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
Rick's Actual Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Sortino Ratio Rank: 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Omega Ratio Rank: 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Calmar Ratio Rank: 4242
Calmar Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Martin Ratio Rank: 3939
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rick's Actual and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.18

2.01

+0.17

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.76

2.71

+0.05

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.42

1.36

+0.05

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.97

2.69

+0.28

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.27

12.34

-1.08


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

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.

Rick's Actual Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.18
  • 5-Year: 1.08
  • 10-Year: 1.23
  • All Time: 1.22

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 1.64 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Rick's Actual 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

Rick's Actual provided a 2.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.27%2.40%2.66%2.96%4.50%2.39%1.64%1.47%3.14%0.71%1.12%1.97%
ASFYX
AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y
1.33%1.52%1.46%0.99%32.48%6.07%3.40%5.51%1.30%0.07%0.01%5.06%
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%
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
0.38%0.42%0.61%0.67%0.83%0.59%0.88%0.95%0.90%0.67%1.70%1.41%
PSCC
Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF
2.08%2.35%1.88%1.49%1.29%1.21%1.59%1.77%0.94%1.25%1.48%1.34%
SFHYX
Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund
9.35%9.54%5.68%4.62%4.19%10.21%13.57%4.95%2.55%10.24%4.93%0.71%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
0.43%0.65%1.27%1.26%0.57%0.00%0.00%0.06%0.11%0.00%0.00%0.01%
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%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
3.31%3.43%4.48%6.44%0.89%0.00%0.00%2.03%1.08%0.10%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 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 4.98%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-17.74%Mar 2020
25d2mo 17d
3mo 12dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2025 selloff2025
-14.10%Apr 2025
1mo 23d2mo 25d
4mo 18dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025
Bear market2022
-14.03%Dec 2022
1y 1mo4mo 29d
1y 6moNov 2021 - May 2023
2020 correction2020
-10.49%Sep 2020
20d3mo 9d
3mo 29dSep 2020 - Dec 2020
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-10.03%Dec 2018
2mo 21d1mo 27d
4mo 18dOct 2018 - Feb 2019

Volatility

Volatility Chart

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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. 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

1.72

1.65

1.66

1.63

1.69

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.69, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Rick's Actual correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Rick's Actual has a 0.82 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.82

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.87

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.89

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.87

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 18, 2012

0.85


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. TQQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while UUP has the lowest at -0.15.

UUP
-0.15
LCSIX
-0.04
UGL
0.03
ASFYX
0.22
PSCC
0.56
SFHYX
0.68
PPA
0.75
TQQQ
0.90

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Rick's Actual. TQQQ has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.90, while UUP has the lowest at -0.08.

UUP
-0.08
LCSIX
0.14
UGL
0.25
ASFYX
0.33
PSCC
0.54
PPA
0.64
SFHYX
0.66
TQQQ
0.90

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 18, 2012
Diversification Analysis

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