Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 50% |
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold Stock 2x, 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 13, 2026, the Gold Stock 2x returned 3.50% Year-To-Date and 23.14% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Gold Stock 2x | 0.67% | -6.29% | 3.50% | 3.45% | 43.37% | 44.24% | 23.82% | 23.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 1.03% | 0.12% | 15.08% | 15.47% | 47.12% | 34.18% | 18.57% | 24.02% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 0.08% | -14.99% | -12.66% | -12.99% | 29.41% | 47.90% | 24.60% | 16.37% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2008, Gold Stock 2x's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.88%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -19.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Gold Stock 2x closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.31% | 8.15% | -17.54% | 8.72% | 3.98% | -8.58% | 3.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.76% | -0.20% | 4.81% | 2.50% | 4.95% | 5.03% | 1.13% | 7.04% | 14.50% | 4.91% | 5.12% | 1.60% | 78.51% |
| 2024 | -0.56% | 5.15% | 11.26% | -1.53% | 5.58% | 2.63% | 5.69% | 3.59% | 6.93% | 2.77% | 1.94% | -4.29% | 45.70% |
| 2023 | 11.66% | -8.33% | 10.93% | 1.81% | -1.56% | 4.04% | 5.06% | -3.76% | -9.95% | 4.68% | 10.66% | 5.13% | 31.29% |
| 2022 | -7.15% | 3.52% | 4.14% | -10.93% | -4.09% | -9.80% | 6.61% | -7.69% | -12.79% | 5.63% | 13.29% | -3.84% | -23.84% |
| 2021 | -4.68% | -3.50% | 4.13% | 8.69% | 8.36% | -5.43% | 4.69% | 2.80% | -8.10% | 8.47% | -1.73% | 7.66% | 21.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold Stock 2x has an annualized alpha of 9.59%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2008.
- This portfolio captured 126.12% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.66% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.50 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.59%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 126.12%
- Downside Capture
- 90.66%
Expense Ratio
Gold Stock 2x has an expense ratio of 0.91%, 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
Gold Stock 2x ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gold Stock 2x and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.28 | 1.86 | -0.58 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.66 | 2.53 | -0.88 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.34 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.56 | 2.53 | -0.97 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.44 | 11.37 | -6.93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 57 | 1.79 | 2.33 | 1.31 | 2.42 | 10.37 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 21 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 0.71 | 1.85 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold Stock 2x provided a 0.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.32% | 0.34% | 0.43% | 0.09% | 0.25% | 0.09% | 0.10% | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.19% | 0.25% | 0.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.64% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.18% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 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 Gold Stock 2x. 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 Gold Stock 2x was 36.36%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 73 trading sessions.
The current Gold Stock 2x drawdown is 19.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -36.36%Mar 2020 | 25d | 3mo 18d | 4mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -35.81%Oct 2022 | 6mo 23d | 1y 3mo | 1y 10moMar 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2026 bear market2026 | -28.16%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 4mo 16dJan 2026 - now |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.05%Jan 2016 | 11mo 27d | 5mo 16d | 1y 5moJan 2015 - Jun 2016 |
2013 bear market2013 | -22.43%Jun 2013 | 8mo 25d | 8mo 2d | 1y 4moOct 2012 - Feb 2014 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | 1.21 | 1.30 | 1.32 | 1.35 | 1.37 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.37, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Gold Stock 2x correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.56 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 3, 2008 | 0.68 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SSO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while UGL has the lowest at 0.07.
Asset Correlations Table
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