Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Base, 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 May 28, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of SGOV
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Base | 0.06% | -2.90% | -2.91% | -0.98% | 20.73% | 16.85% | 13.33% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.17% | -8.57% | -8.75% | -6.34% | 39.35% | 28.66% | 15.72% | 21.33% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.09% | -4.02% | -3.56% | -1.44% | 23.60% | 18.37% | 11.88% | 14.11% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -4.10% | -4.65% | -2.77% | 30.43% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.18% | -8.79% | -11.07% | -9.48% | 53.35% | 36.81% | 15.87% | 29.84% |
DIA SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | -0.09% | -4.44% | -2.86% | 0.23% | 16.56% | 13.36% | 8.90% | 12.30% |
DDM ProShares Ultra Dow30 | -0.17% | -9.28% | -7.50% | -3.18% | 24.64% | 18.36% | 10.37% | 17.69% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.61% | -2.26% | 0.69% | -0.72% | -1.22% | -2.76% | -5.75% | -1.34% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.32% | 0.92% | 1.88% | 4.08% | 4.81% | 3.42% | — |
^TNX Treasury Yield 10 Years | -0.14% | 5.71% | 3.60% | 4.71% | 6.36% | 7.93% | 20.77% | 9.26% |
^TYX Treasury Yield 30 Years | -0.20% | 3.69% | 1.03% | 3.73% | 9.03% | 10.30% | 15.88% | 6.48% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, Base's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Aug 2020 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Base closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.44% | -1.70% | -3.45% | 0.84% | -2.91% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.80% | -2.55% | -5.16% | -1.66% | 6.57% | 4.39% | 1.76% | 1.55% | 3.06% | 2.67% | -0.65% | 0.42% | 13.39% |
| 2024 | 1.76% | 4.66% | 1.82% | -2.58% | 3.41% | 2.64% | 0.53% | 0.79% | 1.72% | 0.51% | 5.19% | -1.02% | 20.92% |
| 2023 | 4.92% | -1.17% | 3.47% | 1.16% | 2.09% | 5.73% | 3.64% | -1.31% | -2.32% | -1.06% | 7.26% | 3.61% | 28.69% |
| 2022 | -2.77% | -2.38% | 6.98% | -4.50% | -0.42% | -5.40% | 7.34% | -2.48% | -6.03% | 9.00% | 3.75% | -5.49% | -3.95% |
| 2021 | 1.92% | 6.91% | 7.30% | 3.25% | -0.04% | 1.48% | 0.13% | 3.23% | -2.70% | 5.99% | -1.90% | 4.14% | 33.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
Base has an annualized alpha of 5.79%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.31%) than losses (68.41%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.93 and R² of 0.87, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 5.79%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 94.31%
- Downside Capture
- 68.41%
Expense Ratio
Base has an expense ratio of 0.34%, 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
Base 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 | 0.87 | 0.88 | -0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 1.39 | +1.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.51 | 6.43 | +4.07 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 39 | 0.72 | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 5.03 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 52 | 0.92 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 58 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 45 | 0.83 | 1.42 | 1.20 | 1.55 | 4.97 |
DIA SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | 35 | 0.71 | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.16 | 4.21 |
DDM ProShares Ultra Dow30 | 25 | 0.44 | 0.86 | 1.12 | 0.77 | 2.60 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 9 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.63 | 286.00 | 202.83 | 412.76 | 4,634.41 |
^TNX Treasury Yield 10 Years | 21 | 0.16 | 0.36 | 1.04 | 0.27 | 0.45 |
^TYX Treasury Yield 30 Years | 27 | 0.50 | 0.84 | 1.10 | 0.22 | 0.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Base provided a 1.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.37% | 1.33% | 1.49% | 1.29% | 1.01% | 0.51% | 0.60% | 0.79% | 0.95% | 0.81% | 0.98% | 1.00% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.81% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.18% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.21% | 0.11% |
DIA SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | 1.51% | 1.43% | 1.61% | 1.81% | 1.91% | 1.58% | 1.87% | 1.85% | 2.24% | 1.97% | 2.26% | 2.33% |
DDM ProShares Ultra Dow30 | 1.08% | 0.94% | 1.00% | 0.27% | 0.83% | 0.18% | 0.31% | 0.62% | 0.89% | 0.68% | 1.08% | 1.23% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.51% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.95% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
^TNX Treasury Yield 10 Years | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
^TYX Treasury Yield 30 Years | 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 Base. 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 Base was 17.76%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 61 trading sessions.
The current Base drawdown is 5.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.76% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 61 | Jul 2, 2025 | 95 |
| -13.68% | Mar 30, 2022 | 131 | Sep 30, 2022 | 137 | Apr 17, 2023 | 268 |
| -11.06% | Jan 5, 2022 | 43 | Mar 7, 2022 | 14 | Mar 25, 2022 | 57 |
| -9.98% | Jun 9, 2020 | 3 | Jun 11, 2020 | 44 | Aug 12, 2020 | 47 |
| -9.5% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 13 | Oct 12, 2020 | 27 |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, 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 | SGOV | TLT | ^TNX | ^TYX | DIA | DDM | QQQ | QLD | SPY | SSO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| SGOV | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.02 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| TLT | 0.03 | 0.02 | 1.00 | -0.87 | -0.93 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.03 | -0.22 |
| ^TNX | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.87 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.05 | -0.05 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| ^TYX | 0.03 | -0.01 | -0.93 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.05 | -0.03 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| DIA | 0.88 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.84 |
| DDM | 0.88 | -0.03 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.84 |
| QQQ | 0.92 | -0.00 | 0.06 | -0.05 | -0.03 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.85 |
| QLD | 0.92 | -0.01 | 0.06 | -0.05 | -0.03 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.85 |
| SPY | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| SSO | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | -0.01 | -0.22 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 1.00 |