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Alternatives
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 30, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of MAXI

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.91%-5.09%-4.63%-2.39%16.33%16.69%10.18%12.16%
Portfolio
Alternatives
1.20%-2.60%-0.46%-0.35%13.76%16.50%
RLY
SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
0.56%0.18%15.06%19.65%31.00%13.12%12.04%8.82%
CTA
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
-1.31%0.45%12.39%10.76%6.40%15.19%
PFIX
Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF
-3.95%11.53%-2.90%2.03%4.58%17.99%
CDX
Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF
0.52%-2.16%-2.19%-3.01%0.72%7.73%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
3.79%-11.05%8.57%21.05%49.33%32.92%21.58%13.92%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.57%-6.31%1.31%-1.04%1.86%6.44%2.79%4.65%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.18%-2.32%-0.14%0.79%3.95%2.25%-0.76%0.78%
MAXI
Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF
2.02%-1.03%-32.88%-60.48%-36.89%10.15%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
2.91%-4.94%-4.37%-1.82%17.59%18.19%11.69%13.98%
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
-0.71%2.58%2.77%4.43%0.66%4.64%5.20%3.09%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 3, 2022, Alternatives's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.35%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2022 at -3.4%. 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 +6.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -3.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.09%0.10%-2.60%-0.46%
20252.66%-1.76%-1.75%1.28%4.48%2.25%1.92%1.24%2.25%0.54%-0.41%-0.01%13.23%
20240.67%5.46%2.78%-0.97%2.93%0.87%0.96%0.65%1.92%0.96%5.04%-1.27%21.67%
20235.34%-0.88%2.52%1.71%0.08%3.66%2.21%-1.04%-0.25%0.58%4.47%3.09%23.44%
20224.69%1.70%-3.38%2.87%

Benchmark Metrics

Alternatives has an annualized alpha of 5.22%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 03, 2022.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (61.90%) than losses (31.60%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.22% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.62 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
5.22%
Beta
0.62
0.83
Upside Capture
61.90%
Downside Capture
31.60%

Expense Ratio

Alternatives has an expense ratio of 0.85%, 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 59 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.


Alternatives Risk / Return Rank: 5959
Overall Rank
Alternatives Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3838
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Alternatives Sortino Ratio Rank: 4040
Sortino Ratio Rank
Alternatives Omega Ratio Rank: 3939
Omega Ratio Rank
Alternatives Calmar Ratio Rank: 9292
Calmar Ratio Rank
Alternatives Martin Ratio Rank: 8787
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.05

0.90

+0.16

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.61

1.39

+0.22

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.07

1.40

+2.67

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.45

6.61

+6.85


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
RLY
SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
952.363.061.483.1818.77
CTA
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
250.400.631.080.661.14
PFIX
Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF
160.130.461.050.100.17
CDX
Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF
140.040.191.040.130.21
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
871.792.211.332.689.90
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
160.110.271.040.230.88
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
430.741.091.131.323.31
MAXI
Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF
5-0.48-0.320.96-0.57-1.09
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
640.931.451.221.537.30
UUP
Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund
140.090.171.020.130.24

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.

Alternatives Sharpe ratios as of Apr 1, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.05
  • All Time: 1.58

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 0.97 to 1.64, 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 Alternatives 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

Alternatives provided a 6.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio6.25%5.03%4.38%8.57%2.88%1.89%1.09%1.44%1.50%1.23%1.37%1.31%
RLY
SPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
2.91%3.24%3.31%3.71%5.66%12.15%2.16%3.45%2.76%1.85%2.07%1.80%
CTA
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF
3.81%3.19%4.80%7.78%6.58%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PFIX
Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF
10.17%9.92%3.40%87.92%0.63%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
CDX
Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF
8.43%7.18%12.60%5.26%7.51%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%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.93%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
IEF
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.82%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
70.88%49.00%32.06%29.63%4.43%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.14%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
3.34%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 4.07%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-12.37%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202524May 13, 202558
-5.79%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202432Sep 19, 202446
-5.21%Jan 29, 202642Mar 30, 2026
-4.89%Feb 3, 202325Mar 10, 202315Mar 31, 202340
-4.65%Oct 9, 202531Nov 20, 202531Jan 6, 202662

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. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkCTAPFIXGLDMAXIIEFCDXUUPRLYVNQXSB.TOQQQSPYPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.07-0.130.120.420.110.38-0.250.520.570.370.941.000.86
CTA-0.071.000.280.050.05-0.38-0.170.170.03-0.16-0.21-0.06-0.070.16
PFIX-0.130.281.00-0.16-0.01-0.78-0.290.25-0.10-0.28-0.32-0.10-0.130.06
GLD0.120.05-0.161.000.120.300.12-0.460.470.160.440.110.130.26
MAXI0.420.05-0.010.121.000.020.12-0.160.300.250.220.420.420.69
IEF0.11-0.38-0.780.300.021.000.37-0.400.120.320.470.090.11-0.01
CDX0.38-0.17-0.290.120.120.371.00-0.250.210.370.290.340.380.31
UUP-0.250.170.25-0.46-0.16-0.40-0.251.00-0.41-0.29-0.68-0.22-0.25-0.26
RLY0.520.03-0.100.470.300.120.21-0.411.000.500.520.390.520.61
VNQ0.57-0.16-0.280.160.250.320.37-0.290.501.000.400.410.570.51
XSB.TO0.37-0.21-0.320.440.220.470.29-0.680.520.401.000.300.370.36
QQQ0.94-0.06-0.100.110.420.090.34-0.220.390.410.301.000.930.82
SPY1.00-0.07-0.130.130.420.110.38-0.250.520.570.370.931.000.86
Portfolio0.860.160.060.260.69-0.010.31-0.260.610.510.360.820.861.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 3, 2022