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Rick's Actual
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 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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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.


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
Rick's Actual
-0.29%-3.63%1.22%3.32%18.13%16.14%12.02%14.05%
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%
*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 +1.07%. 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.99%1.41%-5.59%0.68%1.22%
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 5.76%, 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
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.


Rick's Actual Risk / Return Rank: 4949
Overall Rank
Rick's Actual Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Sortino Ratio Rank: 4848
Sortino Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Omega Ratio Rank: 5555
Omega Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Calmar Ratio Rank: 5353
Calmar Ratio Rank
Rick's Actual Martin Ratio Rank: 3535
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

1.30

0.88

+0.42

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.79

1.37

+0.42

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.96

1.39

+0.57

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.74

6.43

+0.31


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
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
410.681.361.191.323.99
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
40.060.121.020.060.13
SFHYX
Hundredfold Select Alternative Fund
872.162.911.432.538.69
ASFYX
AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y
70.250.401.060.260.43
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
140.170.281.040.150.30
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
741.601.981.292.408.01
PSCC
Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF
3-0.54-0.690.92-0.62-1.16
PPA
Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF
892.012.711.383.3012.97

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 Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.30
  • 5-Year: 1.00
  • 10-Year: 1.16
  • All Time: 1.17

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 2.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.35%2.40%2.66%2.96%4.50%2.39%1.64%1.47%3.14%0.71%1.12%1.97%
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.


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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 6.70%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-17.74%Feb 20, 202018Mar 16, 202053Jun 1, 202071
-14.1%Feb 14, 202537Apr 8, 202558Jul 2, 202595
-14.03%Nov 22, 2021278Dec 28, 2022103May 26, 2023381
-10.49%Sep 3, 202014Sep 23, 202069Dec 31, 202083
-10.03%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201837Feb 19, 201993

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 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

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

BenchmarkLCSIXUGLUUPASFYXPSCCPPASFHYXTQQQPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.050.02-0.150.220.560.750.680.900.85
LCSIX-0.051.000.10-0.030.18-0.02-0.030.03-0.040.14
UGL0.020.101.00-0.460.080.020.040.160.020.24
UUP-0.15-0.03-0.461.000.07-0.10-0.10-0.22-0.12-0.07
ASFYX0.220.180.080.071.000.110.190.250.210.34
PSCC0.56-0.020.02-0.100.111.000.540.420.440.55
PPA0.75-0.030.04-0.100.190.541.000.540.600.64
SFHYX0.680.030.16-0.220.250.420.541.000.620.65
TQQQ0.90-0.040.02-0.120.210.440.600.621.000.90
Portfolio0.850.140.24-0.070.340.550.640.650.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 18, 2012