Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 50% |
VIXM ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in tester, 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 Jan 4, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VIXM
Returns By Period
As of Apr 11, 2026, the tester returned 4.47% Year-To-Date and 11.89% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.11% | 2.78% | -0.42% | 4.03% | 27.10% | 18.38% | 10.55% | 12.70% |
Portfolio tester | 0.14% | -0.64% | 4.47% | 6.78% | 24.15% | 17.09% | 9.54% | 11.89% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.14% | 3.05% | -0.40% | 3.92% | 35.13% | 25.34% | 13.31% | 19.62% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -0.18% | -5.14% | 10.30% | 18.42% | 46.72% | 32.89% | 21.77% | 13.80% |
VIXM ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 0.50% | -5.14% | 5.17% | -2.37% | -15.07% | -15.47% | -13.60% | -11.54% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 2011, tester's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Mar 2020 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2012 at -5.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, tester closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 6, 2024 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.75% | 1.81% | -2.90% | 1.87% | 4.47% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.14% | -0.10% | 0.05% | 5.53% | 2.86% | 2.93% | 1.07% | 1.10% | 4.94% | 3.98% | 0.29% | -0.95% | 27.57% |
| 2024 | -0.41% | 2.01% | 3.20% | -2.18% | 1.04% | 4.00% | 0.63% | 1.12% | 3.84% | 1.44% | -1.18% | 1.08% | 15.38% |
| 2023 | 2.47% | -0.96% | 7.77% | 0.43% | 1.99% | -1.45% | 1.21% | -1.42% | -3.45% | 2.02% | 1.85% | 2.71% | 13.50% |
| 2022 | -4.81% | 0.80% | 1.91% | -4.35% | -2.18% | -3.64% | 3.39% | -2.72% | -4.74% | -0.16% | 3.38% | -4.39% | -16.65% |
| 2021 | 3.31% | -2.36% | -3.62% | 3.22% | -0.08% | 0.17% | 3.00% | 1.18% | -2.32% | 2.80% | 2.70% | -0.27% | 7.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
tester has an annualized alpha of 5.92%, beta of 0.17, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (27.56%) than losses (3.49%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.11 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.11 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.92%
- Beta
- 0.17
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 27.56%
- Downside Capture
- 3.49%
Expense Ratio
tester has an expense ratio of 0.40%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
tester ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.68 | 2.23 | +0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.49 | 3.12 | +0.38 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.42 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.72 | 4.05 | +0.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.99 | 17.91 | +0.09 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 57 | 2.23 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 3.98 | 14.88 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 39 | 1.82 | 2.24 | 1.34 | 3.06 | 10.54 |
VIXM ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 2 | -0.64 | -0.76 | 0.90 | -0.56 | -0.82 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
tester provided a 0.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.40% | 0.21% | 0.28% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 0.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.46% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
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% |
VIXM ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 tester. 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 tester was 20.93%, occurring on Apr 18, 2013. Recovery took 1490 trading sessions.
The current tester drawdown is 2.85%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.93% | Feb 29, 2012 | 285 | Apr 18, 2013 | 1490 | Mar 20, 2019 | 1775 |
| -19.62% | Nov 22, 2021 | 240 | Nov 3, 2022 | 359 | Apr 11, 2024 | 599 |
| -9.29% | Feb 16, 2021 | 31 | Mar 30, 2021 | 153 | Nov 4, 2021 | 184 |
| -8.59% | Mar 19, 2020 | 4 | Mar 24, 2020 | 12 | Apr 9, 2020 | 16 |
| -7.42% | Nov 16, 2011 | 29 | Dec 28, 2011 | 36 | Feb 21, 2012 | 65 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.67, 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 | GLD | VIXM | QQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | -0.74 | 0.90 | 0.36 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.52 |
| VIXM | -0.74 | 0.01 | 1.00 | -0.68 | 0.08 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | 0.03 | -0.68 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Portfolio | 0.36 | 0.52 | 0.08 | 0.50 | 1.00 |