Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 44% |
GLDI Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | Precious Metals | 44% |
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 12% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 10% Yield, 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 year.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 10% Yield returned 4.65% Year-To-Date and 12.62% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 10% Yield | 0.63% | -3.13% | 4.65% | 5.66% | 23.85% | 19.79% | 12.30% | 12.62% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLDI Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 0.42% | -6.86% | -2.64% | -2.08% | 13.60% | 17.80% | 10.20% | 8.20% |
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 0.56% | 0.78% | 7.64% | 9.41% | 22.98% | 13.61% | 8.28% | 9.76% |
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | 1.54% | -3.92% | 20.70% | 21.09% | 70.79% | 46.83% | 21.40% | 29.76% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2013, 10% Yield's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 10% Yield closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.62% | 2.13% | -5.76% | 6.45% | 3.12% | -3.48% | 4.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.62% | -2.12% | -2.27% | -0.07% | 2.44% | 3.64% | 1.23% | 2.84% | 4.92% | 2.50% | 2.60% | 1.86% | 23.03% |
| 2024 | 1.49% | 3.21% | 3.60% | -2.85% | 3.38% | 1.88% | 2.01% | 3.13% | 2.82% | 1.07% | 2.91% | -0.76% | 23.99% |
| 2023 | 6.70% | -3.59% | 5.56% | 1.29% | 1.36% | 2.45% | 3.61% | -2.32% | -5.31% | 0.79% | 6.68% | 3.81% | 22.17% |
| 2022 | -4.61% | 0.00% | 3.02% | -5.98% | -3.94% | -3.48% | 3.54% | -5.01% | -6.26% | 2.55% | 5.69% | -1.48% | -15.67% |
| 2021 | -0.85% | -1.98% | 2.43% | 4.15% | 1.58% | -0.55% | 2.73% | 2.81% | -4.84% | 6.09% | -0.99% | 4.15% | 15.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
10% Yield has an annualized alpha of 3.02%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.58%) than losses (65.28%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.02% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.63 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
- 3.02%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 69.58%
- Downside Capture
- 65.28%
Expense Ratio
10% Yield has an expense ratio of 0.66%, placing it in the medium range. 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
10% Yield ranks 51 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 10% Yield and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.92 | 1.86 | +0.06 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.53 | 2.53 | -0.01 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.34 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 2.53 | +0.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.17 | 11.37 | +0.80 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLDI Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 28 | 0.95 | 1.26 | 1.20 | 1.05 | 3.77 |
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 89 | 2.49 | 3.47 | 1.55 | 4.59 | 25.84 |
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | 56 | 1.77 | 2.23 | 1.30 | 2.43 | 10.01 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
10% Yield provided a 15.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 15.46% | 12.29% | 10.21% | 9.68% | 12.15% | 10.34% | 11.20% | 7.57% | 7.89% | 6.80% | 11.63% | 8.61% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLDI Credit Suisse X-Links Gold Shares Covered Call ETN | 23.45% | 16.15% | 10.45% | 10.02% | 13.73% | 10.65% | 14.25% | 7.25% | 5.33% | 7.77% | 17.26% | 10.07% |
QYLD Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.48% | 11.55% | 12.50% | 11.78% | 13.75% | 12.85% | 11.16% | 9.84% | 12.44% | 7.69% | 9.15% | 9.42% |
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | 0.72% | 0.84% | 0.93% | 0.74% | 0.52% | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.41% | 0.63% | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.34% |
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 10% Yield. 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 10% Yield was 24.70%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 96 trading sessions.
The current 10% Yield drawdown is 3.48%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -24.70%Mar 2020 | 25d | 4mo 17d | 5mo 12dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.06%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.97%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 2mo 25d | 5mo 29dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.36%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 2mo 25d | 4mo 11dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2015 correction2015 | -10.76%Aug 2015 | 2mo 7d | 7mo 28d | 10mo 5dJun 2015 - Apr 2016 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.49, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.23 | 1.27 | 1.26 | 1.28 | 1.31 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.31, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
10% Yield correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.82 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 12, 2013 | 0.83 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. UPRO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while GLDI has the lowest at 0.05.
Asset Correlations Table
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