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Rick's Barbell
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
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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 Barbell, 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 Barbell returned 3.13% Year-To-Date and 9.05% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
Rick's Barbell
0.22%-0.39%3.13%3.55%9.14%9.71%7.59%9.05%
BTAL
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
-2.26%-2.66%-18.69%-16.94%-35.41%-12.18%-4.53%-4.76%
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares
-0.69%18.27%-9.94%-3.58%30.33%3.28%1.60%13.02%
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares
-1.75%3.08%-19.73%-13.42%-7.77%35.48%5.32%19.57%
GBTC
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
5.06%-21.09%-28.07%-30.74%-40.20%53.71%10.31%49.25%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
-0.45%-0.45%2.09%1.61%1.96%-2.05%1.00%2.82%
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
-0.50%0.04%1.10%2.04%5.78%6.73%3.17%5.98%
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares
6.30%11.53%83.49%68.65%192.14%69.70%37.52%51.28%
UGL
ProShares Ultra Gold
0.39%-16.85%-7.46%-3.00%46.99%49.89%25.67%17.24%
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
0.76%-0.47%19.97%19.09%67.51%48.82%21.71%29.32%
USD
ProShares Ultra Semiconductors
7.41%-0.05%81.60%69.12%218.18%115.96%65.20%59.63%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2015, Rick's Barbell's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.

Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -2.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Rick's Barbell closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +1.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -2.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.47%0.13%-2.47%2.03%2.24%-1.20%3.13%
20251.95%0.03%0.10%-2.10%1.07%1.42%0.48%0.54%2.48%0.96%0.40%-0.06%7.43%
20242.22%1.83%2.48%-0.37%1.47%1.54%0.12%0.46%0.84%0.16%1.58%-1.22%11.61%
20232.85%-1.77%1.99%0.24%-0.07%0.69%0.96%0.19%0.04%0.50%2.71%1.78%10.49%
2022-1.21%-0.26%2.06%-0.69%-0.87%-0.99%2.15%-1.76%-2.31%2.48%1.44%-1.88%-1.97%
20210.02%0.46%1.33%1.93%0.62%1.46%1.15%1.03%-0.66%2.83%0.21%1.94%12.99%

Benchmark Metrics

Rick's Barbell has an annualized alpha of 6.47%, beta of 0.21, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 05, 2015.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (35.31%) than losses (15.01%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.47% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.21 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
6.47%
Beta
0.21
0.53
Upside Capture
35.31%
Downside Capture
15.01%

Expense Ratio

Rick's Barbell has a high expense ratio of 1.57%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Rick's Barbell ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% 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 Barbell Risk / Return Rank: 2727
Overall Rank
Rick's Barbell Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2828
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Sortino Ratio Rank: 2626
Sortino Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Omega Ratio Rank: 3535
Omega Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Calmar Ratio Rank: 2121
Calmar Ratio Rank
Rick's Barbell Martin Ratio Rank: 2424
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 Barbell and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.78

1.94

-0.16

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.33

2.63

-0.30

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.35

0.00

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.02

2.59

-0.56

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

7.25

11.84

-4.59


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 Barbell Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.78
  • 5-Year: 1.57
  • 10-Year: 1.74
  • All Time: 1.79

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 Barbell 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 Barbell provided a 3.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.36%3.38%4.56%3.61%3.05%3.26%0.93%2.00%4.07%1.82%3.08%2.61%
BTAL
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund
3.06%2.49%3.49%6.14%1.01%0.00%0.00%0.88%0.39%0.00%0.00%0.00%
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares
1.18%1.12%1.17%2.02%0.38%0.02%0.17%0.40%0.70%0.18%0.00%0.00%
FAS
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares
10.39%8.21%0.76%1.77%0.91%0.60%0.47%0.62%1.43%0.11%0.00%0.00%
GBTC
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%5.61%0.00%0.00%
LCSIX
LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund
2.27%2.32%2.75%1.88%10.75%7.14%2.94%0.54%12.36%0.02%3.21%7.36%
SVARX
Spectrum Low Volatility Fund
5.88%5.95%9.35%3.35%0.00%5.85%0.71%4.91%2.41%6.90%9.07%3.02%
TECL
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares
3.87%7.19%0.29%0.28%0.22%0.32%0.52%0.25%0.47%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%
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
0.73%0.84%0.93%0.74%0.52%0.06%0.11%0.41%0.63%0.00%0.12%0.34%
USD
ProShares Ultra Semiconductors
0.25%0.39%0.10%0.05%0.30%0.00%0.14%0.72%0.93%0.32%0.46%0.39%

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 Barbell. 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 Barbell was 6.83%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 29 trading sessions.

The current Rick's Barbell drawdown is 1.80%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-6.83%Mar 2020
25d1mo 12d
2mo 7dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020
2025 selloff2025
-5.44%Apr 2025
1mo 25d2mo 26d
4mo 21dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025
Bear market2022
-5.26%Sep 2022
1mo 12d6mo 15d
7mo 27dAug 2022 - Apr 2023
2026 pullback2026
-4.53%Mar 2026
1mo 25d1mo 16d
3mo 11dJan 2026 - May 2026
2020 pullback2020
-4.05%Sep 2020
20d3mo 9d
3mo 29dSep 2020 - Dec 2020

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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.93, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

3.03

2.77

2.80

2.59

2.61

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 2.61, placing it in the top 5% across portfolios — assets in this portfolio move largely independently, providing strong diversification benefit.

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

Rick's Barbell has a 0.58 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

0.58

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

0.65

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

0.70

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

0.69

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 5, 2015

0.68


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. UPRO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while BTAL has the lowest at -0.55.

BTAL
-0.55
UUP
-0.15
LCSIX
-0.04
UGL
0.03
GBTC
0.25
SVARX
0.41
CURE
0.68
USD
0.76
FAS
0.79
TECL
0.89
UPRO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Rick's Barbell. UPRO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.68, while BTAL has the lowest at -0.18.

BTAL
-0.18
UUP
0.03
UGL
0.25
LCSIX
0.35
SVARX
0.36
GBTC
0.36
FAS
0.49
CURE
0.53
USD
0.55
TECL
0.65
UPRO
0.68

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 May 5, 2015
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