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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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 9, 2026, the Risk Parity returned 6.81% Year-To-Date and 13.35% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Risk Parity | 0.08% | -2.84% | 6.81% | 7.42% | 17.49% | 14.95% | 7.85% | 13.35% |
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ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | -2.15% | -1.25% | 11.89% | 14.79% | 22.46% | -2.50% | 2.23% | 2.62% |
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.01% | 0.29% | 1.54% | 1.78% | 3.88% | 4.62% | 3.42% | 2.19% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -1.22% | -22.47% | -28.54% | -31.02% | -40.89% | 33.16% | 10.82% | 59.68% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 0.51% | -3.23% | 37.68% | 36.50% | 44.45% | 18.01% | 14.85% | 7.20% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 1.00% | -1.37% | 12.02% | 14.95% | 28.06% | 18.65% | 9.09% | 10.14% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | -1.36% | -1.19% | 9.04% | 9.17% | 10.45% | 9.24% | 1.97% | 5.30% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 0.18% | -7.71% | -3.93% | -1.82% | 3.28% | 7.32% | -2.20% | 2.19% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.30% | 0.44% | 9.05% | 8.94% | 24.96% | 21.05% | 12.25% | 14.84% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.52% | -3.65% | 8.50% | 9.73% | 24.29% | 16.22% | 4.65% | 8.60% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 23, 2012, Risk Parity's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% 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% | 6.83% | 1.49% | -2.59% | 6.81% | ||||||
| 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 6.40%, beta of 0.56, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 23, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.30%) than losses (67.65%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.40% 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
- 6.40%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 81.30%
- Downside Capture
- 67.65%
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 34 for risk / return — below 34% 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 Risk Parity and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.76 | 1.94 | -0.18 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.38 | 2.63 | -0.25 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.35 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.87 | 2.59 | +0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.27 | 11.84 | -1.58 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 60 | 1.88 | 2.51 | 1.34 | 4.31 | 15.26 |
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.64 | 174.66 | 88.16 | 356.40 | 2,826.06 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 28 | -0.95 | -1.35 | 0.86 | -0.80 | -1.42 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 70 | 1.93 | 2.53 | 1.35 | 4.72 | 12.04 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 56 | 1.75 | 2.39 | 1.32 | 2.42 | 9.39 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 26 | 0.79 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.26 | 3.96 |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 13 | 0.24 | 0.44 | 1.05 | 0.22 | 0.66 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 68 | 2.02 | 2.73 | 1.36 | 2.81 | 12.85 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 49 | 1.49 | 2.08 | 1.28 | 2.18 | 7.79 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Risk Parity provided a 2.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.10% | 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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ASFYX AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | 1.36% | 1.52% | 1.46% | 0.99% | 32.48% | 6.07% | 3.40% | 5.51% | 1.30% | 0.07% | 0.01% | 5.06% |
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
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% |
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% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.69% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.65% | 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 | 4.90% | 4.70% | 5.16% | 3.74% | 0.57% | 6.48% | 0.93% | 7.58% | 4.62% | 3.86% | 5.18% | 2.86% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.49% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
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 3.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -23.26%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 11d | 5mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.89%Oct 2022 | 11mo 10d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.02%Dec 2018 | 1y 8d | 5mo 27d | 1y 6moDec 2017 - Jun 2019 |
2013 correction2013 | -17.14%Dec 2013 | 13d | 2y 5mo | 2y 6moDec 2013 - Jun 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.60%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 2d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
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. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.57 | 1.58 | 1.61 | 1.63 | 1.70 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.70, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Risk Parity 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 | 0.83 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.82 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 23, 2012 | 0.79 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while ZROZ has the lowest at -0.17.
Asset Correlations Table
| BIL | ZROZ | BTC-USD | GLD | ASFYX | GSG | VNQ | VNQI | VWO | VTI | VEA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIL | 1.00 | -0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| ZROZ | -0.00 | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.24 | -0.01 | -0.17 | 0.08 | -0.02 | -0.10 | -0.14 | -0.11 |
| BTC-USD | 0.01 | -0.01 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 0.24 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| ASFYX | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| GSG | 0.02 | -0.17 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.28 |
| VNQ | 0.01 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.38 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| VNQI | 0.03 | -0.02 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.61 | 0.77 |
| VWO | 0.04 | -0.10 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.38 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.75 |
| VTI | 0.04 | -0.14 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.76 |
| VEA | 0.02 | -0.11 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.48 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.76 | 1.00 |
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