Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance, 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 13, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of BTAL
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance returned -1.23% Year-To-Date and 12.85% 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 Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance | -0.31% | -5.19% | -1.23% | 2.21% | 17.17% | 19.32% | 12.32% | 12.85% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.23% | -1.48% | 0.01% | 0.50% | 3.83% | 2.14% | -0.73% | 0.79% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.41% | -0.62% | 0.82% | 0.60% | 3.34% | 3.06% | 1.33% | 2.52% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -2.64% | -4.65% | -3.18% | 23.45% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 0.79% | -3.82% | 4.06% | 2.79% | 0.98% | 7.95% | 7.05% | 8.48% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.11% | -3.66% | -9.29% | -8.34% | 17.67% | 21.67% | 11.69% | 16.20% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 0.47% | 1.46% | 3.07% | 4.62% | 1.27% | 4.90% | 5.26% | 3.13% |
BTAL AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | 1.23% | -1.89% | -2.85% | -8.42% | -29.50% | -8.40% | -1.47% | -3.19% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2011, Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -7.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.68% | 2.76% | -6.88% | 0.51% | -1.23% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.82% | 1.13% | -1.17% | 1.59% | 3.61% | 2.34% | 0.20% | 1.25% | 5.50% | 1.87% | 2.19% | -0.40% | 21.66% |
| 2024 | 2.13% | 2.62% | 3.27% | -1.87% | 3.56% | 3.96% | 1.71% | 3.09% | 1.82% | 0.23% | 3.23% | -0.80% | 25.31% |
| 2023 | 6.60% | -3.54% | 7.15% | 2.19% | 1.69% | 1.93% | 1.09% | -0.22% | -4.10% | 0.81% | 7.03% | 2.47% | 24.82% |
| 2022 | -4.45% | -3.16% | 2.35% | -7.07% | 0.13% | -0.41% | 3.00% | -3.96% | -3.21% | -0.07% | 6.46% | -3.64% | -13.86% |
| 2021 | -2.40% | -3.53% | 0.30% | 3.58% | 0.19% | 1.92% | 1.74% | 2.13% | -5.04% | 3.21% | 0.86% | 2.94% | 5.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance has an annualized alpha of 5.42%, beta of 0.54, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (58.54%) than losses (36.14%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.42% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.54 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 5.42%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 58.54%
- Downside Capture
- 36.14%
Expense Ratio
Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance has an expense ratio of 0.55%, 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
Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.35 | 0.88 | +0.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.97 | 1.37 | +0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.78 | 1.39 | +0.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.35 | 6.43 | +0.91 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 32 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 2.87 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 35 | 0.80 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 3.36 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 13 | 0.08 | 0.19 | 1.03 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 38 | 0.78 | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 3.90 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 14 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
BTAL AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | 1 | -1.32 | -1.98 | 0.79 | -0.89 | -1.20 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance provided a 1.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.89% | 0.96% | 2.30% | 2.18% | -5.65% | -3.99% | 0.34% | 1.15% | 0.05% | 0.13% | 0.97% | 2.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.84% | 3.77% | 3.62% | 2.91% | 1.96% | 0.83% | 1.08% | 2.08% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 1.81% | 1.90% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 2.79% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
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% |
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% |
SPLV Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF | 2.10% | 2.04% | 1.88% | 2.45% | 2.11% | 1.51% | 2.12% | 2.08% | 2.18% | 2.03% | 2.03% | 2.28% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.33% | 3.43% | 4.48% | 6.44% | 0.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.03% | 1.08% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BTAL AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | 2.56% | 2.49% | 3.49% | 6.14% | 1.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.88% | 0.39% | 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 Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance. 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 Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance was 19.68%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 167 trading sessions.
The current Common Sense Portfolio - Low Inflation, Great Stock Preformance drawdown is 6.56%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.68% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 167 | Jun 15, 2023 | 369 |
| -14.23% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 18 | Apr 17, 2020 | 41 |
| -12.62% | Sep 3, 2020 | 127 | Mar 8, 2021 | 194 | Dec 10, 2021 | 321 |
| -9.97% | Aug 3, 2016 | 85 | Dec 1, 2016 | 89 | Apr 11, 2017 | 174 |
| -9.75% | Jan 29, 2026 | 41 | Mar 27, 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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 0.35, 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 | TIP | GLD | UUP | IEF | BTAL | SPLV | QQQ | VUG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.04 | 0.04 | -0.17 | -0.20 | -0.52 | 0.71 | 0.90 | 0.94 | 0.73 |
| TIP | -0.04 | 1.00 | 0.34 | -0.24 | 0.79 | 0.06 | 0.06 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 0.34 | 1.00 | -0.46 | 0.30 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.34 |
| UUP | -0.17 | -0.24 | -0.46 | 1.00 | -0.20 | 0.11 | -0.15 | -0.14 | -0.16 | -0.18 |
| IEF | -0.20 | 0.79 | 0.30 | -0.20 | 1.00 | 0.18 | -0.05 | -0.15 | -0.16 | 0.07 |
| BTAL | -0.52 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 1.00 | -0.14 | -0.48 | -0.49 | -0.16 |
| SPLV | 0.71 | 0.06 | 0.07 | -0.15 | -0.05 | -0.14 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.59 | 0.62 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | -0.02 | 0.04 | -0.14 | -0.15 | -0.48 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.77 |
| VUG | 0.94 | -0.02 | 0.04 | -0.16 | -0.16 | -0.49 | 0.59 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.77 |
| Portfolio | 0.73 | -0.01 | 0.34 | -0.18 | 0.07 | -0.16 | 0.62 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 1.00 |