Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | Inverse Equities | 50% |
VLUE iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hedge 2025, 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 Apr 18, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of VLUE
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Hedge 2025 returned 5.98% Year-To-Date and 0.69% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Hedge 2025 | 0.17% | 1.61% | 5.98% | 10.11% | 12.07% | 4.25% | 1.65% | 0.69% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | 0.00% | 3.81% | 4.94% | 4.11% | -11.32% | -9.96% | -7.71% | -11.94% |
VLUE iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 0.32% | -0.85% | 6.67% | 15.58% | 38.49% | 18.92% | 9.91% | 11.92% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 19, 2013, Hedge 2025's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.02%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 288.8 years.
Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, Hedge 2025 closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 18, 2020 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 24, 2020 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.30% | 1.84% | 0.04% | 0.71% | 5.98% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.03% | 1.42% | 1.29% | -2.12% | -0.66% | 1.24% | -0.91% | 2.29% | 1.26% | 1.22% | 1.40% | 1.78% | 9.53% |
| 2024 | -0.93% | -0.89% | 1.87% | -1.01% | -0.61% | -1.44% | 1.78% | -0.69% | 0.19% | 0.08% | 0.64% | -2.30% | -3.33% |
| 2023 | 0.77% | -0.72% | -1.68% | -1.11% | -1.76% | 0.69% | 0.63% | -0.34% | 1.13% | -0.38% | -0.05% | 2.29% | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 1.59% | 0.30% | -2.07% | 1.80% | 1.21% | -0.75% | -1.44% | 0.09% | -0.29% | 2.56% | 0.69% | -0.73% | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 2.02% | 2.11% | 1.68% | -1.64% | 1.05% | -1.99% | -1.61% | -1.13% | 0.49% | -2.20% | -0.22% | 1.78% | 0.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hedge 2025 has an annualized alpha of 0.93%, beta of -0.06, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 19, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 4.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 2.03% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.06 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 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 0.04 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
- 0.93%
- Beta
- -0.06
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 2.03%
- Downside Capture
- 4.46%
Expense Ratio
Hedge 2025 has an expense ratio of 0.53%, 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
Hedge 2025 ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% 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 | 2.41 | 0.88 | +1.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.53 | 1.37 | +2.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.21 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.16 | 1.39 | +2.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.32 | 6.43 | +3.89 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | 4 | -0.63 | -0.77 | 0.89 | -0.45 | -0.54 |
VLUE iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 89 | 1.97 | 2.64 | 1.38 | 3.08 | 13.28 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Hedge 2025 provided a 2.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.95% | 3.30% | 4.46% | 4.01% | 2.13% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 2.18% | 1.86% | 1.10% | 1.03% | 1.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | 3.95% | 4.49% | 6.20% | 5.37% | 1.08% | 0.00% | 0.16% | 1.76% | 1.01% | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VLUE iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | 1.96% | 2.11% | 2.73% | 2.66% | 3.18% | 2.22% | 2.42% | 2.61% | 2.70% | 2.14% | 2.07% | 2.39% |
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 Hedge 2025. 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 Hedge 2025 was 16.66%, occurring on Sep 1, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Hedge 2025 drawdown is 0.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.66% | Jun 3, 2013 | 1827 | Sep 1, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -1.45% | Apr 26, 2013 | 3 | Apr 30, 2013 | 12 | May 16, 2013 | 15 |
| -1.16% | Apr 19, 2013 | 3 | Apr 23, 2013 | 2 | Apr 25, 2013 | 5 |
| -0.57% | May 22, 2013 | 2 | May 23, 2013 | 2 | May 28, 2013 | 4 |
| -0.44% | May 17, 2013 | 2 | May 20, 2013 | 1 | May 21, 2013 | 3 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | SH | VLUE | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -1.00 | 0.83 | -0.06 |
| SH | -1.00 | 1.00 | -0.83 | 0.06 |
| VLUE | 0.83 | -0.83 | 1.00 | 0.41 |
| Portfolio | -0.06 | 0.06 | 0.41 | 1.00 |