Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 20% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 20% |
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fake Alpha, 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 never rebalanced.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the Fake Alpha returned 6.50% Year-To-Date and 12.81% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio Fake Alpha | -2.33% | -0.02% | 6.50% | 6.25% | 25.12% | 18.12% | 11.59% | 12.81% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -3.65% | -8.65% | -0.02% | 2.54% | 29.84% | 29.53% | 17.47% | 12.80% |
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | -3.55% | -0.89% | 14.62% | 12.89% | 34.35% | 16.56% | 5.66% | 10.54% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | -2.99% | -1.08% | 3.59% | 2.53% | 20.65% | 23.83% | 14.97% | 18.38% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | -1.84% | 3.54% | 29.83% | 27.49% | 42.72% | 16.70% | 20.01% | 9.54% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.61% | 6.63% | -0.75% | 0.67% | 15.89% | 7.44% | 6.32% | 9.61% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 14, 2009, Fake Alpha's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Fake Alpha closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.97% | 1.50% | -4.89% | 6.10% | 3.00% | -1.96% | 6.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.66% | -1.68% | -3.44% | -1.75% | 2.84% | 4.36% | 1.20% | 3.65% | 4.04% | 3.22% | 2.24% | -0.38% | 19.05% |
| 2024 | 0.77% | 4.74% | 3.82% | -3.85% | 3.78% | 2.60% | 2.79% | 1.55% | 0.77% | -1.12% | 5.32% | -4.04% | 17.93% |
| 2023 | 5.00% | -3.43% | 2.73% | 1.39% | -0.75% | 5.54% | 3.74% | -1.40% | -3.78% | -2.82% | 6.99% | 4.98% | 18.86% |
| 2022 | -5.92% | -0.32% | 4.39% | -8.16% | 1.03% | -7.11% | 7.81% | -3.62% | -7.22% | 9.21% | 3.83% | -4.41% | -11.82% |
| 2021 | 1.15% | 1.81% | 2.00% | 4.36% | 1.04% | 2.84% | 1.16% | 2.36% | -3.76% | 6.33% | -2.10% | 3.85% | 22.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Fake Alpha has an annualized alpha of 0.99%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 14, 2009.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.11%) than losses (89.38%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.92, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.99%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 90.11%
- Downside Capture
- 89.38%
Expense Ratio
Fake Alpha has an expense ratio of 0.16%, which is considered low. 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
Fake Alpha ranks 56 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 Fake Alpha and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.26 | 2.01 | +0.26 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.12 | 2.71 | +0.41 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.36 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.37 | 2.69 | +0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.48 | 12.34 | +2.14 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 31 | 1.05 | 1.43 | 1.21 | 1.40 | 3.56 |
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 64 | 1.88 | 2.60 | 1.31 | 3.33 | 11.78 |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 38 | 1.39 | 1.90 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 4.47 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 71 | 2.23 | 2.86 | 1.36 | 3.79 | 10.90 |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 34 | 1.14 | 1.80 | 1.20 | 1.63 | 3.92 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Fake Alpha provided a 1.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.10% | 1.25% | 1.31% | 1.39% | 1.44% | 1.38% | 1.74% | 2.19% | 1.56% | 1.36% | 1.26% | 1.52% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.90% | 1.04% | 1.15% | 1.35% | 1.48% | 0.94% | 1.04% | 1.26% | 1.40% | 1.26% | 1.38% | 1.54% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.37% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.22% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.59% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
XLV State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.64% | 1.60% | 1.67% | 1.59% | 1.47% | 1.33% | 1.49% | 2.17% | 1.57% | 1.47% | 1.60% | 1.43% |
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 Fake Alpha. 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 Fake Alpha was 32.39%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 92 trading sessions.
The current Fake Alpha drawdown is 2.33%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.39%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.50%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 10mo 8d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.21%Dec 2018 | 2mo 23d | 10mo 9d | 1y 27dOct 2018 - Oct 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.17%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 6mo 6d | 1y 1moJun 2015 - Aug 2016 |
2011 correction2011 | -17.43%Oct 2011 | 2mo 10d | 4mo 3d | 6mo 13dJul 2011 - Feb 2012 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.70 | 1.50 | 1.44 | 1.35 | 1.33 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.33, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Fake Alpha correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 14, 2009 | 0.93 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.95, while GLD has the lowest at 0.05.
Asset Correlations Table
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