Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
LCSIX LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | Systematic Trend | 20% |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 20% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 20% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Rick's T$$, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 6, 2026, the Rick's T$$ returned 12.97% Year-To-Date and 16.45% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio Rick's T$$$ | -5.94% | -2.69% | 12.97% | 11.71% | 30.41% | 20.42% | 11.51% | 16.45% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -3.63% | -8.61% | 0.06% | 2.63% | 30.01% | 29.73% | 17.65% | 12.97% |
LCSIX LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 0.34% | -0.00% | 2.55% | 2.31% | 2.42% | -1.80% | 1.09% | 2.90% |
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ | -14.28% | -4.23% | 38.79% | 30.51% | 98.25% | 60.11% | 24.09% | 42.84% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | -1.06% | 1.71% | 1.99% | 1.96% | 3.62% | 11.76% | 7.31% | 9.85% |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | -0.48% | -0.57% | -1.22% | -2.98% | 2.41% | -7.65% | -11.65% | -4.09% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 18, 2012, Rick's T$$'s average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -11.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Rick's T$$ closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.97% | 1.63% | -6.97% | 10.99% | 9.80% | -5.71% | 12.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.30% | 0.35% | -2.36% | -1.07% | 4.12% | 5.66% | 0.46% | 1.22% | 7.40% | 3.28% | -0.18% | -1.34% | 22.37% |
| 2024 | 0.04% | 2.89% | 3.18% | -5.13% | 5.14% | 4.51% | 0.98% | 2.04% | 2.74% | -2.27% | 3.73% | -4.20% | 13.84% |
| 2023 | 10.23% | -4.09% | 9.77% | 0.42% | 2.83% | 4.55% | 2.34% | -2.90% | -6.69% | -2.77% | 11.40% | 7.31% | 35.04% |
| 2022 | -7.38% | -1.96% | 2.20% | -11.29% | -2.95% | -5.53% | 8.57% | -6.14% | -11.23% | 1.20% | 7.12% | -6.37% | -30.70% |
| 2021 | -2.40% | -2.54% | -0.15% | 6.57% | 0.77% | 4.85% | 3.92% | 2.85% | -5.56% | 7.61% | 1.28% | 2.11% | 20.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
Rick's T$$$ has an annualized alpha of 6.33%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 18, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.72%) than losses (81.05%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.33% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.33%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 97.72%
- Downside Capture
- 81.05%
Expense Ratio
Rick's T$$ has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Rick's T$$ ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rick's T$$ and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.97 | 2.01 | -0.03 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.56 | 2.71 | -0.16 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.36 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.70 | 2.69 | +0.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.54 | 12.34 | -1.80 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 31 | 1.07 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
LCSIX LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 6 | 0.43 | 0.63 | 1.09 | 0.69 | 1.33 |
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ | 61 | 2.10 | 2.41 | 1.33 | 2.83 | 9.20 |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 18 | 0.51 | 0.77 | 1.09 | 0.67 | 2.24 |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 10 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 1.02 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Rick's T$$ provided a 1.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.88% | 1.88% | 2.05% | 1.70% | 3.14% | 2.00% | 1.29% | 0.94% | 3.33% | 0.86% | 1.69% | 2.47% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAU iShares 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% |
LCSIX LoCorr Long/Short Commodity Strategies Fund | 2.26% | 2.32% | 2.75% | 1.88% | 10.75% | 7.14% | 2.94% | 0.54% | 12.36% | 0.02% | 3.21% | 7.36% |
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ | 0.43% | 0.65% | 1.27% | 1.26% | 0.57% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.01% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF | 1.54% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 5.16% | 4.96% | 4.58% | 3.52% | 2.76% | 1.60% | 1.68% | 2.22% | 2.06% | 2.53% | 3.00% | 2.98% |
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 Rick's T$$. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Rick's T$$ was 34.30%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 385 trading sessions.
The current Rick's T$$ drawdown is 6.79%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -34.30%Nov 2022 | 10mo 10d | 1y 6mo | 2y 4moDec 2021 - May 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -21.74%Mar 2020 | 28d | 2mo 2d | 3moFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.47%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 5d | 3mo 22dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2020 correction2020 | -13.07%Oct 2020 | 1mo 27d | 3mo 12d | 5mo 9dSep 2020 - Feb 2021 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.74%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 1mo 27d | 5mo 23dAug 2018 - Feb 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.51 | 1.47 | 1.45 | 1.50 | 1.57 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.57, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Rick's T$$ correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.82 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 18, 2012 | 0.79 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. TQQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while ZROZ has the lowest at -0.19.
Asset Correlations Table
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