Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAI iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | Financials Equities | 7.63% |
KCE SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF | Financials Equities | 7.28% |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 28.66% |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Industrials Equities, Aerospace & Defense | 8.48% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7.24% |
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | Technology Equities | 6.71% |
SCHX Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 8.18% |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 8.06% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 9.49% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 8.28% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Optimal with gold 2 risk parity, 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 5, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of QTUM
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Optimal with gold 2 risk parity | -0.45% | -5.89% | 1.14% | 5.16% | 37.19% | 26.59% | 16.66% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -4.10% | -4.65% | -2.77% | 30.43% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 0.21% | -4.32% | -3.57% | -3.95% | 30.58% | 28.37% | 17.71% | 17.43% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -4.01% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 23.49% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
SCHX Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.08% | -4.02% | -3.63% | -1.77% | 23.35% | 18.46% | 11.31% | 14.06% |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.01% | -7.59% | 8.36% | 8.62% | 50.08% | 28.32% | 19.16% | 18.03% |
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | 0.61% | -3.17% | 0.48% | 0.38% | 56.95% | 34.57% | 18.98% | — |
KCE SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF | 0.30% | -5.58% | -7.76% | -8.77% | 17.77% | 20.92% | 11.97% | 16.04% |
IAI iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | 0.79% | -3.71% | -6.98% | -4.90% | 25.61% | 24.05% | 13.97% | 17.97% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | -0.67% | -3.49% | 2.90% | 6.03% | 30.43% | 15.65% | 7.59% | 9.14% |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | -1.92% | -8.95% | 8.39% | 20.15% | 50.02% | 32.70% | 21.69% | 14.06% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 6, 2018, Optimal with gold 2 risk parity's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.39%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Optimal with gold 2 risk parity closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.30% | 2.12% | -7.66% | 0.90% | 1.14% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.00% | -0.83% | -0.71% | 2.32% | 6.01% | 4.85% | 1.51% | 2.62% | 6.20% | 2.36% | 0.69% | 1.60% | 36.23% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | 4.66% | 5.00% | -1.77% | 4.09% | 1.51% | 3.39% | 2.23% | 2.85% | 1.18% | 4.54% | -1.51% | 29.05% |
| 2023 | 6.67% | -2.85% | 3.30% | 0.42% | -0.74% | 3.87% | 3.56% | -1.73% | -4.19% | 0.15% | 7.75% | 5.20% | 22.70% |
| 2022 | -4.39% | 0.94% | 1.45% | -7.52% | -0.13% | -6.24% | 5.44% | -3.41% | -7.61% | 5.94% | 7.43% | -2.77% | -11.73% |
| 2021 | -1.00% | 1.07% | 2.32% | 4.30% | 3.18% | -0.45% | 1.45% | 2.22% | -3.72% | 5.05% | -1.91% | 3.26% | 16.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
Optimal with gold 2 risk parity has an annualized alpha of 8.03%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 06, 2018.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.21%) than losses (66.07%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.03% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 8.03%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 89.21%
- Downside Capture
- 66.07%
Expense Ratio
Optimal with gold 2 risk parity has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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
Optimal with gold 2 risk parity ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.84 | 0.88 | +0.96 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.52 | 1.37 | +1.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.21 | +0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.65 | 1.39 | +1.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.63 | 6.43 | +4.19 |
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 | 58 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 56 | 1.01 | 1.55 | 1.23 | 1.91 | 6.68 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
SCHX Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 51 | 0.94 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.48 | 6.81 |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 88 | 2.01 | 2.71 | 1.38 | 3.30 | 12.97 |
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | 81 | 1.61 | 2.24 | 1.30 | 3.18 | 11.03 |
KCE SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF | 20 | 0.32 | 0.61 | 1.08 | 0.58 | 1.52 |
IAI iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | 34 | 0.74 | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.19 | 3.57 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 78 | 1.62 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.46 | 9.28 |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 79 | 1.79 | 2.22 | 1.33 | 2.59 | 9.35 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Optimal with gold 2 risk parity provided a 0.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.90% | 0.86% | 0.88% | 1.11% | 1.27% | 0.86% | 0.97% | 1.17% | 1.20% | 0.97% | 1.26% | 1.12% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 0.88% | 0.73% | 0.48% | 1.63% | 1.66% | 0.52% | 1.27% | 1.39% | 1.05% | 0.77% | 1.94% | 0.36% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
SCHX Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 1.16% | 1.09% | 1.22% | 1.39% | 1.64% | 1.22% | 1.64% | 1.82% | 2.02% | 1.70% | 1.92% | 2.04% |
PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | 0.39% | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.67% | 0.83% | 0.59% | 0.88% | 0.95% | 0.90% | 0.67% | 1.70% | 1.41% |
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF | 1.07% | 1.01% | 0.61% | 0.81% | 1.46% | 0.48% | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.21% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
KCE SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF | 1.87% | 1.63% | 1.56% | 1.82% | 2.42% | 1.53% | 2.20% | 2.32% | 2.67% | 1.95% | 2.30% | 2.43% |
IAI iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | 1.16% | 0.95% | 1.05% | 1.80% | 2.14% | 1.31% | 1.55% | 1.52% | 1.58% | 1.37% | 1.49% | 1.31% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.90% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold Trust | 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 Optimal with gold 2 risk parity. 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 Optimal with gold 2 risk parity was 26.27%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current Optimal with gold 2 risk parity drawdown is 8.55%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.27% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 79 | Jul 15, 2020 | 102 |
| -21.57% | Nov 15, 2021 | 231 | Oct 14, 2022 | 276 | Nov 20, 2023 | 507 |
| -13.08% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 37 | Feb 19, 2019 | 102 |
| -13.08% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 18 | May 5, 2025 | 53 |
| -12.41% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.18, 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
| Benchmark | OUNZ | PPA | IAI | SPMO | VEU | KCE | QTUM | QQQ | VOO | SCHX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.86 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.89 |
| OUNZ | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.08 | -0.00 | 0.07 | 0.23 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.39 |
| PPA | 0.72 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.55 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| IAI | 0.76 | -0.00 | 0.68 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.91 | 0.65 | 0.61 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.75 |
| SPMO | 0.86 | 0.07 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.80 |
| VEU | 0.80 | 0.23 | 0.62 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| KCE | 0.81 | 0.03 | 0.71 | 0.91 | 0.66 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.80 |
| QTUM | 0.83 | 0.11 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.83 |
| QQQ | 0.92 | 0.06 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.84 | 0.71 | 0.67 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.82 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.86 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.89 |
| SCHX | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.86 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.89 | 0.39 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 1.00 |