Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 10% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 10% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in M1, 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 Jan 11, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of IBIT
Returns By Period
| 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 M1 | -0.63% | -3.71% | -1.95% | -1.12% | 22.48% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -2.64% | -4.65% | -3.18% | 23.45% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | -1.73% | -1.89% | -23.52% | -44.79% | -23.15% | — | — | — |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | -0.67% | -2.48% | 2.90% | 6.78% | 27.80% | 15.65% | 7.59% | 9.14% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 12, 2024, M1's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, M1 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.67% | 0.20% | -6.11% | 0.54% | -1.95% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.85% | -1.83% | -1.08% | 3.66% | 5.63% | 3.88% | 1.47% | 1.50% | 5.90% | 2.63% | -1.01% | 0.40% | 27.61% |
| 2024 | -0.13% | 6.92% | 4.54% | -3.63% | 5.05% | 1.39% | 2.03% | 0.45% | 3.55% | 0.34% | 5.65% | -1.21% | 27.34% |
Benchmark Metrics
M1 has an annualized alpha of 9.99%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 12, 2024.
- This portfolio captured 104.75% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 47.29% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.99% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 9.99%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 104.75%
- Downside Capture
- 47.29%
Expense Ratio
M1 has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
M1 ranks 59 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 | 1.36 | 0.88 | +0.48 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.98 | 1.37 | +0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.91 | 1.39 | +0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.17 | 6.43 | +0.73 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 5 | -0.51 | -0.49 | 0.94 | -0.43 | -0.91 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 79 | 1.62 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.46 | 9.28 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
M1 provided a 1.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.16% | 1.19% | 1.24% | 1.22% | 1.20% | 1.00% | 0.86% | 1.19% | 1.30% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.90% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
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% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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 M1. 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 M1 was 13.25%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 21 trading sessions.
The current M1 drawdown is 8.46%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.25% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 21 | May 8, 2025 | 54 |
| -12.14% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -8.51% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -6.04% | Oct 21, 2025 | 23 | Nov 20, 2025 | 24 | Dec 26, 2025 | 47 |
| -4.99% | Apr 12, 2024 | 14 | May 1, 2024 | 10 | May 15, 2024 | 24 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.85, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BND | GLD | IBIT | QQQ | VEU | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.40 | 0.94 | 0.72 | 0.80 |
| BND | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.29 | 0.19 |
| GLD | 0.11 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.36 | 0.43 |
| IBIT | 0.40 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.70 |
| QQQ | 0.94 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.82 |
| VEU | 0.72 | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.76 |
| Portfolio | 0.80 | 0.19 | 0.43 | 0.70 | 0.82 | 0.76 | 1.00 |