Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 5% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 30% | |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 5% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jul 26, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 11, 2026, the Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 returned -4.62% Year-To-Date and 45.33% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.11% | 0.61% | -0.42% | 4.03% | 29.40% | 18.38% | 10.55% | 12.70% |
Portfolio Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 | 0.39% | 0.88% | -4.62% | -8.35% | 20.14% | 28.48% | 12.54% | 45.33% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.14% | 0.68% | -0.40% | 3.92% | 37.62% | 25.34% | 13.31% | 19.62% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 1.48% | 3.78% | -16.73% | -35.51% | -8.41% | 34.08% | 3.97% | 67.16% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -0.18% | -8.21% | 10.30% | 18.42% | 49.52% | 32.89% | 21.77% | 13.80% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | -0.07% | 0.74% | -0.09% | 4.64% | 31.01% | 19.89% | 12.07% | 14.53% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.15% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 0.77% | 6.21% | 3.55% | 0.28% | 1.69% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 27, 2012, Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +6.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.0 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +398.4%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -37.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +45.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2013 at -24.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.59% | -4.47% | -3.47% | 5.11% | -4.62% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.76% | -6.57% | -4.08% | 4.53% | 7.83% | 4.16% | 3.85% | -0.94% | 5.02% | 1.11% | -5.22% | -0.88% | 13.13% |
| 2024 | 1.13% | 16.22% | 7.76% | -8.13% | 7.36% | -0.05% | 1.30% | -2.07% | 4.14% | 3.42% | 16.93% | -2.18% | 52.59% |
| 2023 | 17.48% | -1.12% | 12.46% | 1.66% | -0.58% | 7.84% | 0.45% | -5.11% | -1.75% | 9.48% | 9.08% | 7.87% | 71.78% |
| 2022 | -9.36% | 1.32% | 4.03% | -12.16% | -5.02% | -15.02% | 10.33% | -6.25% | -7.78% | 5.00% | 1.41% | -5.60% | -35.06% |
| 2021 | 3.86% | 12.44% | 13.55% | 2.01% | -15.55% | 0.13% | 7.56% | 6.77% | -5.61% | 18.82% | -2.78% | -6.09% | 34.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 has an annualized alpha of 49.14%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 27, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 262.98% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 83.05% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- 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
- 49.14%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 262.98%
- Downside Capture
- 83.05%
Expense Ratio
Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.11 | 2.23 | -1.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.58 | 3.12 | -1.53 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.42 | -0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.32 | 4.05 | -4.36 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.68 | 17.91 | -18.58 |
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 | 61 | 2.23 | 3.00 | 1.40 | 3.98 | 14.88 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 56 | -0.20 | 0.01 | 1.00 | -0.95 | -1.64 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 43 | 1.82 | 2.24 | 1.34 | 3.06 | 10.54 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 70 | 2.35 | 3.26 | 1.44 | 4.32 | 18.78 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 34 | 1.58 | 2.36 | 1.28 | 2.29 | 7.38 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 provided a 0.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.71% | 0.76% | 0.87% | 0.60% | 0.74% | 0.88% | 1.03% | 0.92% | 1.05% | 1.04% |
| 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% |
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% |
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% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.09% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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 Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2. 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 Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 was 61.24%, occurring on Apr 16, 2013. Recovery took 189 trading sessions.
The current Risk-Parity Portfolio test 2 drawdown is 12.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.24% | Apr 10, 2013 | 7 | Apr 16, 2013 | 189 | Oct 23, 2013 | 196 |
| -54.53% | Dec 5, 2013 | 14 | Dec 18, 2013 | 1157 | Feb 17, 2017 | 1171 |
| -48.91% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 580 | Jul 27, 2020 | 954 |
| -45.44% | Nov 9, 2021 | 366 | Nov 9, 2022 | 455 | Feb 7, 2024 | 821 |
| -22.55% | Apr 16, 2021 | 67 | Jun 21, 2021 | 116 | Oct 15, 2021 | 183 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.64, 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 | BND | GLD | BTC-USD | QQQ | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.51 |
| BND | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.02 | -0.01 | -0.04 | 0.02 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 0.31 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.89 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.44 |
| SPY | 1.00 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.43 |
| Portfolio | 0.51 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.89 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 1.00 |