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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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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.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.90%2.39%-4.02%6.83%1.49%-2.59%6.81%
20252.60%-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%
20237.93%-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%
20210.24%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
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.


Risk Parity Risk / Return Rank: 3434
Overall Rank
Risk Parity Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Risk Parity Sortino Ratio Rank: 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
Risk Parity Omega Ratio Rank: 2727
Omega Ratio Rank
Risk Parity Calmar Ratio Rank: 4848
Calmar Ratio Rank
Risk Parity Martin Ratio Rank: 3939
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Risk Parity and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
ASFYX
AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y
601.882.511.344.3115.26
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.64174.6688.16356.402,826.06
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
28-0.95-1.350.86-0.80-1.42
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
331.131.511.231.513.78
GSG
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust
701.932.531.354.7212.04
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
561.752.391.322.429.39
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
260.791.151.141.263.96
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
130.240.441.050.220.66
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
682.022.731.362.8112.85
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
491.492.081.282.187.79

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Risk Parity Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.76
  • 5-Year: 0.67
  • 10-Year: 1.09
  • All Time: 1.18

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.59 to 2.46, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Risk Parity compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Risk Parity provided a 2.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.10%2.22%2.34%2.18%5.02%2.16%1.59%2.58%2.12%1.72%1.94%2.36%
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 2d4mo 11d
5mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-21.89%Oct 2022
11mo 10d1y 4mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-19.02%Dec 2018
1y 8d5mo 27d
1y 6moDec 2017 - Jun 2019
2013 correction2013
-17.14%Dec 2013
13d2y 5mo
2y 6moDec 2013 - Jun 2016
2025 selloff2025
-12.60%Apr 2025
1mo 18d2mo 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

Risk Parity has a 0.85 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

ZROZ
-0.17
BIL
0.01
GLD
0.02
ASFYX
0.22
GSG
0.26
VNQ
0.58
VNQI
0.65
VWO
0.68
VEA
0.81
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Risk Parity. VTI has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.73, while BIL has the lowest at 0.03.

BIL
0.03
ZROZ
0.08
GLD
0.21
ASFYX
0.27
GSG
0.29
VNQ
0.51
VNQI
0.64
VWO
0.65
VEA
0.72
VTI
0.73

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 23, 2012
Diversification Analysis

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