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Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
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Diversification

Asset Allocation


UJB 60.00%SSO 40.00%BondBondEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio, 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 when any position deviates by more than 10.0% from its target allocation.


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Returns By Period

As of Jul 14, 2026, the Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio returned 7.98% Year-To-Date and 13.66% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1M6MYTD1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.38%1.51%8.33%10.20%20.34%18.74%11.59%13.31%
Portfolio
Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio
0.50%1.09%6.10%7.98%18.59%19.99%9.36%13.66%
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
0.71%2.67%14.40%18.15%37.86%32.78%17.93%23.36%
UJB
ProShares Ultra High Yield
0.35%-0.02%0.41%1.19%6.41%10.95%2.71%5.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 14, 2011, Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 29, 2016 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.46%-1.04%-5.46%9.81%4.33%-1.18%0.47%7.98%
20253.31%-0.33%-6.12%-1.33%6.57%5.89%1.52%2.59%3.48%1.38%0.66%0.30%18.75%
20240.87%3.85%3.58%-5.21%5.26%2.94%3.25%2.98%3.34%-2.42%6.22%-3.44%22.58%
20239.13%-4.76%4.80%1.00%-1.51%6.79%3.53%-1.65%-6.11%-3.47%12.77%7.19%29.06%
2022-7.37%-3.58%1.33%-11.90%1.96%-15.04%15.61%-8.49%-12.13%10.16%7.72%-6.92%-29.08%
2021-1.08%2.02%4.40%5.05%0.54%3.21%2.02%2.87%-4.06%5.08%-2.19%6.46%26.54%

Benchmark Metrics

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 14, 2011.

  • This portfolio captured 129.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and 122.95% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • With beta of 1.12 and R2 of 0.76, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
1.12%
Beta
1.12
0.76
Upside Capture
129.61%
Downside Capture
122.95%

Expense Ratio

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.92%, 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

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% 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.


Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 2626
Overall Rank
Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2424
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 2525
Sortino Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 2525
Omega Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 2424
Calmar Ratio Rank
Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 3434
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 Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio 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

1.37

1.63

-0.26

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

1.96

2.25

-0.29

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.30

-0.05

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.85

2.25

-0.40

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

8.13

9.74

-1.61


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
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
55
1.522.051.272.098.62
UJB
ProShares Ultra High Yield
32
0.881.331.171.285.42

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 Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio Sharpe ratio is 1.37 as of Jul 14, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.32 to 2.10, 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 Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio 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

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio provided a 2.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.18%1.84%2.15%2.42%0.23%0.45%1.81%2.57%2.23%1.75%1.61%2.42%
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
0.66%0.68%0.85%0.18%0.50%0.18%0.20%0.50%0.75%0.39%0.51%0.63%
UJB
ProShares Ultra High Yield
3.19%2.61%3.02%3.92%0.05%0.63%2.88%3.95%3.22%2.67%2.35%3.62%

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 Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio. 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 Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio was 47.97%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio drawdown is 1.55%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-47.97%Mar 2020
1mo 4d5mo 13d
6mo 17dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020
Bear market2022
-36.25%Sep 2022
9mo 6d1y 8mo
2y 5moDec 2021 - Jun 2024
2011 bear market2011
-27.60%Oct 2011
2mo 28d3mo 23d
6mo 21dJul 2011 - Jan 2012
2016 bear market2016
-24.84%Jan 2016
8mo 21d4mo 7d
1y 23dMay 2015 - May 2016
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-22.64%Dec 2018
2mo 21d3mo 8d
5mo 29dOct 2018 - Apr 2019

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

AI Analysis


The gist

The portfolio is a 60/40 mix of leveraged bonds and leveraged equities, which is a coherent macro bet on both duration and risk assets behaving politely at the same time. The math, such as it is, says the two sleeves are not very different once leverage is doing the talking.

The numbers

  • Diversification ratio is 1.05 at 1Y and 1.17 since inception, sitting at the 7.1th and 33.3rd percentiles; that is little diversification benefit by platform standards.
  • Effective asset count is 1.92 of 2, which says the weights are split, but the risk is not really.
  • The pairwise correlation is 0.49, enough to keep UJB and SSO in separate boxes, not enough to make them strangers.

The good

  • The portfolio does not rely on a single instrument; the bond and equity sleeves are distinct enough to respond differently to shocks in rates versus growth.
  • Position-to-portfolio correlations of 0.75 for UJB and 0.91 for SSO show clear exposures rather than accidental overlap.

The bad

  • Leveraged bonds and leveraged equities are both pro-cyclical in different costumes, so the portfolio has less ballast than the labels suggest.
  • The low 1Y DR percentile implies the two sleeves have recently moved together more than a diversified mix usually would.

The ugly

  • If rates rise and credit spreads widen while equities de-rate, both UJB and SSO can get hurt together; leverage makes the same macro day feel longer.

Next steps

  • Portfolios with this correlation profile are often paired with exposures whose drivers sit outside rates and the equity beta complex.
  • The gap between 1Y and inception diversification suggests the recent regime has been less forgiving than the long one.
  • The portfolio reads as a leveraged macro pair trade more than a broad diversification engine.
AI-generated analysis. Not investment advice. Verify key facts independently.
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Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.92, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.05

1.06

1.07

1.11

1.17

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.17, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio has a 0.98 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

0.98

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

0.96

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

0.95

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.92

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 14, 2011

0.89


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SSO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while UJB has the lowest at 0.49.

UJB
0.49
SSO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Stocks/Bonds 40/60 Leveraged Portfolio. SSO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.90, while UJB has the lowest at 0.76.

UJB
0.76
SSO
0.90

Asset Correlations Table

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

UJBSSO
UJB1.000.49
SSO0.491.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 14, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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