Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 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 Jul 18, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Risk Parity returned 1.76% Year-To-Date and 13.29% 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 Risk Parity | 0.08% | -1.59% | 1.76% | 2.07% | 15.44% | 13.40% | 7.62% | 13.29% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -2.79% | 3.65% | 8.84% | 30.37% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -0.72% | -2.55% | 0.11% | 0.38% | 21.72% | 13.41% | 3.75% | 7.73% |
ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 0.00% | 1.23% | 6.72% | 10.64% | 3.03% | -2.85% | 2.28% | 1.88% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.02% | 0.31% | 0.90% | 1.85% | 4.01% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 0.98% | -3.71% | 0.67% | -3.18% | -6.75% | -8.76% | -10.82% | -3.73% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | -0.29% | -7.28% | -2.23% | -1.45% | 15.05% | 7.76% | -0.35% | 2.56% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 4.83% | 22.44% | 45.06% | 47.42% | 45.94% | 17.42% | 18.79% | 9.67% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, Risk Parity's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +32.8%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -11.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Risk Parity closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.90% | 2.39% | -4.02% | 0.62% | 1.76% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.60% | -0.48% | -1.91% | -0.39% | 2.98% | 3.59% | 0.79% | 1.78% | 3.87% | 1.17% | -0.24% | 0.03% | 14.49% |
| 2024 | -0.96% | 4.82% | 4.05% | -3.44% | 3.27% | 0.50% | 2.23% | 0.90% | 2.89% | -1.91% | 4.33% | -3.01% | 14.02% |
| 2023 | 7.93% | -3.21% | 2.58% | 1.09% | -2.15% | 4.42% | 2.38% | -3.20% | -3.35% | -1.08% | 6.70% | 5.41% | 17.95% |
| 2022 | -3.18% | -0.26% | 2.55% | -5.60% | -1.21% | -5.63% | 4.19% | -3.49% | -6.95% | 2.22% | 4.99% | -3.13% | -15.23% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | 3.58% | 3.28% | 3.61% | -0.09% | 0.92% | 1.88% | 1.89% | -3.42% | 6.25% | -2.86% | 1.50% | 17.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
Risk Parity has an annualized alpha of 6.86%, beta of 0.56, and R² of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.70%) than losses (67.23%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.86% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.56 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
- 6.86%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 83.70%
- Downside Capture
- 67.23%
Expense Ratio
Risk Parity has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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 ranks 41 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 | 1.22 | 0.88 | +0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.78 | 1.37 | +0.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 1.39 | +0.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.66 | 6.43 | -0.78 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 83 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 62 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.78 | 6.68 |
ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 7 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 1.06 | 0.26 | 0.43 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 254.91 | 180.89 | 367.86 | 4,130.10 |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 6 | -0.36 | -0.37 | 0.96 | -0.44 | -0.77 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 46 | 1.05 | 1.50 | 1.21 | 1.05 | 4.47 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 90 | 2.13 | 2.88 | 1.39 | 3.94 | 10.99 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Risk Parity provided a 2.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.19% | 2.22% | 2.34% | 2.18% | 5.02% | 2.16% | 1.59% | 2.58% | 2.12% | 1.72% | 1.94% | 2.36% |
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VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.70% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 1.42% | 1.52% | 1.46% | 0.99% | 32.48% | 6.07% | 3.40% | 5.51% | 1.30% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 5.06% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
ZROZ PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund | 5.06% | 4.96% | 4.58% | 3.52% | 2.76% | 1.60% | 1.68% | 2.22% | 2.06% | 2.53% | 3.00% | 2.98% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 4.81% | 4.70% | 5.16% | 3.74% | 0.57% | 6.48% | 0.93% | 7.58% | 4.62% | 3.86% | 5.18% | 2.86% |
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% |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed 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 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 Risk Parity was 23.26%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 131 trading sessions.
The current Risk Parity drawdown is 3.52%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -23.26% | Feb 15, 2020 | 33 | Mar 18, 2020 | 131 | Jul 27, 2020 | 164 |
| -21.89% | Nov 9, 2021 | 341 | Oct 15, 2022 | 501 | Feb 28, 2024 | 842 |
| -19.02% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 177 | Jun 20, 2019 | 551 |
| -17.14% | Dec 5, 2013 | 14 | Dec 18, 2013 | 898 | Jun 3, 2016 | 912 |
| -12.6% | Feb 19, 2025 | 49 | Apr 8, 2025 | 62 | Jun 9, 2025 | 111 |
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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.90, 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 | BIL | ZROZ | BTC-USD | GLD | ASFYX | GSG | VNQ | VNQI | VWO | VTI | VEA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | -0.18 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.22 | 0.27 | 0.59 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.99 | 0.81 | 0.79 |
| BIL | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| ZROZ | -0.18 | 0.00 | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.24 | -0.00 | -0.17 | 0.08 | -0.03 | -0.11 | -0.15 | -0.12 | 0.07 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.54 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.24 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.18 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| ASFYX | 0.22 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.27 |
| GSG | 0.27 | 0.02 | -0.17 | 0.03 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.09 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| VNQ | 0.59 | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.38 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| VNQI | 0.65 | 0.04 | -0.03 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.77 | 0.64 |
| VWO | 0.68 | 0.04 | -0.11 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.75 | 0.65 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.04 | -0.15 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.72 |
| VEA | 0.81 | 0.03 | -0.12 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.71 |
| Portfolio | 0.79 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.54 | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 1.00 |