Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 30% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES, 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 Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of USMV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES returned 6.27% Year-To-Date and 11.25% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES | 0.24% | -3.14% | 6.27% | 7.37% | 13.19% | 13.97% | 10.11% | 11.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 0.74% | -3.57% | -0.44% | -0.74% | 1.12% | 10.38% | 7.75% | 9.74% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.50% | -0.86% | 9.31% | 6.98% | 20.02% | 14.75% | 11.01% | 9.89% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -1.94% | -8.32% | 8.34% | 21.05% | 49.18% | 32.68% | 21.72% | 14.14% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.44% | 12.35% | 13.88% | 13.89% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.47% | 6.13% | -4.45% | 0.32% | 6.27% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.24% | 2.44% | 0.43% | -2.22% | 1.59% | 1.04% | 0.38% | 2.47% | 2.15% | -0.64% | 2.75% | -0.99% | 13.24% |
| 2024 | 0.18% | 1.65% | 4.80% | -2.21% | 3.78% | -0.51% | 5.23% | 3.84% | 2.29% | -0.31% | 3.83% | -6.01% | 17.17% |
| 2023 | 1.42% | -4.11% | 2.83% | 0.82% | -3.83% | 3.47% | 2.53% | -2.05% | -3.98% | -0.50% | 5.70% | 3.46% | 5.28% |
| 2022 | -4.03% | -1.54% | 5.28% | -4.44% | 1.72% | -5.22% | 4.07% | -2.25% | -7.67% | 6.65% | 6.56% | -2.39% | -4.51% |
| 2021 | -1.86% | -0.18% | 7.04% | 3.46% | 1.60% | -0.80% | 2.73% | 2.15% | -4.65% | 4.62% | -1.85% | 7.20% | 20.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES has an annualized alpha of 3.39%, beta of 0.65, and R² of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.82%) than losses (60.44%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.39% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.65 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
- 3.39%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 69.82%
- Downside Capture
- 60.44%
Expense Ratio
ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.10 | 0.88 | +0.22 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.56 | 1.37 | +0.20 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.42 | 1.39 | +0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.51 | 6.43 | +0.08 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 13 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 1.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 62 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 2.24 | 5.38 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 80 | 1.78 | 2.21 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.32 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES provided a 2.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.18% | 2.28% | 2.35% | 2.45% | 2.25% | 1.90% | 2.30% | 2.24% | 2.43% | 2.16% | 2.44% | 2.43% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 1.57% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.57% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
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 ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES. 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 ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES was 30.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.
The current ETF FOR MARKET CRASHES drawdown is 4.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.51% | Feb 19, 2020 | 24 | Mar 23, 2020 | 141 | Oct 12, 2020 | 165 |
| -15.78% | Apr 11, 2022 | 128 | Oct 12, 2022 | 310 | Jan 8, 2024 | 438 |
| -10.32% | Jan 23, 2015 | 149 | Aug 25, 2015 | 126 | Feb 25, 2016 | 275 |
| -10.11% | Dec 4, 2018 | 14 | Dec 24, 2018 | 33 | Feb 12, 2019 | 47 |
| -9.49% | Dec 2, 2024 | 87 | Apr 8, 2025 | 29 | May 20, 2025 | 116 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.33, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | IAU | XLU | SCHD | USMV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.41 | 0.82 | 0.83 | 0.79 |
| IAU | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| XLU | 0.41 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.61 | 0.76 |
| SCHD | 0.82 | 0.03 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| USMV | 0.83 | 0.07 | 0.61 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| Portfolio | 0.79 | 0.22 | 0.76 | 0.87 | 0.93 | 1.00 |