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Retirement+Alts
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


DBMF 15.00%RLY 7.50%VBTIX 25.00%VMFXX 5.00%GLD 15.00%1 position 2.50%VTWAX 30.00%AlternativesAlternativesBondBondCommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Retirement+Alts, 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


Position1D1M6MYTD1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*ALL TIME*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-0.19%-0.76%7.25%8.73%18.21%17.95%11.30%13.09%8.08%
Portfolio
Retirement+Alts
0.01%-1.09%1.97%4.59%15.34%14.37%9.15%8.81%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
1.28%2.00%-29.23%-25.13%-44.16%29.87%15.31%58.50%89.00%
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
0.23%0.57%8.74%11.26%26.79%9.43%8.59%9.22%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-0.22%-5.04%-12.74%-7.24%19.20%26.36%16.85%11.27%10.24%
RLY
State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
-0.31%1.21%8.76%13.94%24.26%12.31%10.60%8.02%4.68%
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
0.00%-0.39%0.14%0.04%3.95%3.83%-0.17%1.41%4.19%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
0.00%0.29%1.80%1.80%3.90%4.37%3.08%2.99%
VTWAX
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.90%-1.83%7.46%10.37%21.26%18.01%10.66%13.39%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, Retirement+Alts's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Retirement+Alts closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -2.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.77%3.67%-4.65%3.38%1.35%-2.70%0.02%4.59%
20252.81%-0.12%0.29%1.35%2.01%2.56%0.33%2.25%4.27%1.79%1.13%0.77%21.17%
2024-0.06%2.78%4.21%-0.95%2.31%0.72%1.68%0.78%2.31%-1.12%2.29%-2.06%13.47%
20234.80%-2.61%2.40%0.97%-1.39%2.45%1.70%-1.60%-1.89%0.31%3.94%2.85%12.23%
2022-2.31%0.88%1.82%-2.60%-0.43%-3.81%2.40%-2.44%-4.28%2.08%3.46%-1.39%-6.78%
20210.48%-0.88%1.48%0.60%-2.22%3.78%-1.81%1.39%2.72%

Benchmark Metrics

Retirement+Alts has an annualized alpha of 3.67%, beta of 0.38, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (45.24%) than losses (42.17%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.67% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.38 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
3.67%
Beta
0.38
0.61
Upside Capture
45.24%
Downside Capture
42.17%

Expense Ratio

Retirement+Alts has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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

Retirement+Alts ranks 45 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.


Retirement+Alts Risk / Return Rank: 4545
Overall Rank
Retirement+Alts Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4747
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Retirement+Alts Sortino Ratio Rank: 4040
Sortino Ratio Rank
Retirement+Alts Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
Retirement+Alts Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
Retirement+Alts Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Retirement+Alts 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.58

1.45

+0.13

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.09

2.03

+0.07

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.29

1.26

+0.03

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.33

2.01

+0.32

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

7.80

8.68

-0.88


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
41
-1.03-1.510.85-0.83-1.32
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
88
2.132.811.444.4114.93
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
24
0.691.031.150.731.71
RLY
State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
86
2.313.171.423.2311.48
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
25
1.101.631.201.453.91
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.67
VTWAX
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
56
1.592.211.292.219.40

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current Retirement+Alts Sharpe ratio is 1.58 as of Jul 21, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.20 to 1.99, 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 Retirement+Alts 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

Retirement+Alts provided a 2.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.67%2.85%2.84%2.34%2.89%3.46%1.39%3.03%0.85%0.78%0.79%0.84%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DBMF
iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF
5.11%5.91%5.75%2.91%7.72%10.38%0.86%9.35%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%
RLY
State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF
3.11%3.24%3.31%3.71%5.66%12.15%2.16%3.45%2.76%1.85%2.07%1.80%
VBTIX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Institutional Shares
4.04%3.88%3.69%3.12%2.61%1.81%2.41%2.75%2.58%2.56%2.54%2.84%
VMFXX
Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund
3.82%4.14%4.70%4.53%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VTWAX
Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.58%1.80%1.92%2.06%2.17%1.79%1.64%2.28%0.00%0.00%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 Retirement+Alts. 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 Retirement+Alts was 12.49%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 412 trading sessions.

The current Retirement+Alts drawdown is 3.00%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-12.49%Oct 2022
11mo 9d1y 1mo
2y 21dNov 2021 - Dec 2023
Bear market2022
-6.78%Apr 2025
1mo 18d20d
2mo 8dFeb 2025 - Apr 2025
2025 selloff2025
-6.59%Mar 2026
25d1mo 16d
2mo 11dMar 2026 - May 2026
-4.81%Aug 2024
21d1mo 7d
1mo 28dJul 2024 - Sep 2024
-3.91%Jun 2026
29d
2mo 10dMay 2026 - now

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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.85, 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
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.36

1.51

1.62

1.62

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.62, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Retirement+Alts correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Retirement+Alts has a 0.73 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.73

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.73

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.75

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021

0.76


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTWAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.04.

VMFXX
0.04
DBMF
0.11
GLD
0.13
VBTIX
0.14
RLY
0.53
VTWAX
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Retirement+Alts. VTWAX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.77, while VMFXX has the lowest at 0.05.

VMFXX
0.05
DBMF
0.26
VBTIX
0.29
GLD
0.54
RLY
0.69
VTWAX
0.77

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 25, 2021
Diversification Analysis

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