Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Alternatives, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Alternatives | 0.15% | -2.55% | 5.78% | 5.94% | 12.87% | 17.36% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CDX Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | -0.09% | 0.33% | -1.56% | -1.47% | -0.54% | 7.84% | — | — |
CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -1.22% | -10.45% | 6.10% | 8.48% | 6.45% | 9.41% | — | — |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -9.52% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.17% | 0.25% | -0.47% | -0.18% | 3.78% | 2.86% | -1.24% | 0.59% |
MAXI Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | -0.01% | -24.38% | -35.37% | -40.13% | -60.40% | 12.05% | — | — |
PFIX Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | -1.32% | -5.62% | -3.92% | -5.54% | -12.06% | 15.02% | 17.43% | — |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.59% | 0.22% | 17.57% | 17.85% | 37.55% | 26.43% | 16.85% | 21.79% |
RLY SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 0.47% | -2.69% | 15.03% | 15.93% | 26.61% | 13.98% | 9.93% | 8.43% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.54% | -0.86% | 9.07% | 9.42% | 25.67% | 20.86% | 13.36% | 15.42% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 0.00% | 1.19% | 3.40% | 3.41% | 6.38% | 4.21% | 5.89% | 3.13% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2022, Alternatives's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Dec 2022 at -3.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Alternatives closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.13% | 0.04% | -2.47% | 7.24% | 1.20% | -2.19% | 5.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.65% | -1.77% | -1.74% | 1.24% | 4.47% | 2.25% | 1.95% | 1.23% | 2.26% | 0.55% | -0.44% | 0.02% | 13.23% |
| 2024 | 0.68% | 5.45% | 2.77% | -0.91% | 2.87% | 0.88% | 0.95% | 0.67% | 1.93% | 0.96% | 5.03% | -1.26% | 21.68% |
| 2023 | 5.31% | -0.83% | 2.49% | 1.69% | 0.09% | 3.67% | 2.19% | -1.02% | -0.21% | 0.56% | 4.44% | 3.11% | 23.45% |
| 2022 | -0.56% | 4.63% | 1.59% | -3.30% | 2.21% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alternatives has an annualized alpha of 4.63%, beta of 0.61, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2022.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.61%) than losses (35.03%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.63% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.61 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
- 4.63%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 59.61%
- Downside Capture
- 35.03%
Expense Ratio
Alternatives has an expense ratio of 0.34%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Alternatives ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alternatives 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 | 1.34 | 1.86 | -0.52 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.83 | 2.53 | -0.71 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.34 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.30 | 2.53 | -0.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.96 | 11.37 | -4.41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CDX Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | 8 | -0.12 | -0.14 | 0.98 | -0.17 | -0.39 |
CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 14 | 0.28 | 0.50 | 1.07 | 0.44 | 1.24 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 26 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 21 | 0.72 | 1.10 | 1.12 | 0.84 | 2.35 |
MAXI Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 2 | -0.95 | -1.56 | 0.83 | -0.90 | -1.40 |
PFIX Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 6 | -0.34 | -0.29 | 0.97 | -0.40 | -0.62 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 2.09 | 2.73 | 1.37 | 3.01 | 11.22 |
RLY SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 91 | 2.66 | 3.61 | 1.49 | 5.95 | 22.94 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.98 | 2.68 | 1.36 | 2.74 | 12.39 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 35 | 1.11 | 1.60 | 1.20 | 1.83 | 4.89 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Alternatives provided a 6.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 6.17% | 5.03% | 4.38% | 8.57% | 2.88% | 1.89% | 1.09% | 1.44% | 1.50% | 1.23% | 1.37% | 1.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
CDX Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | 8.29% | 7.18% | 12.60% | 5.26% | 7.51% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
CTA Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 5.13% | 3.19% | 4.80% | 7.78% | 6.58% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.89% | 3.77% | 3.62% | 2.91% | 1.96% | 0.83% | 1.08% | 2.08% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 1.81% | 1.90% |
MAXI Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | 68.29% | 49.00% | 32.06% | 29.63% | 4.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
PFIX Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | 10.11% | 9.92% | 3.40% | 87.92% | 0.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
RLY SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 2.92% | 3.24% | 3.31% | 3.71% | 5.66% | 12.15% | 2.16% | 3.45% | 2.76% | 1.85% | 2.07% | 1.80% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.32% | 3.43% | 4.48% | 6.44% | 0.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.03% | 1.08% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Alternatives. 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 Alternatives was 12.37%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current Alternatives drawdown is 3.40%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -12.37%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.79%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.19%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 16d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.91%Mar 2023 | 1mo 5d | 21d | 1mo 26dFeb 2023 - Mar 2023 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.63%Nov 2025 | 1mo 12d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 29dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.14, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.80 | 1.73 | 1.74 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.74, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Alternatives 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 | 0.84 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 30, 2022 | 0.86 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while UUP has the lowest at -0.27.
Asset Correlations Table
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