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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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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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Returns By Period


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
Base
0.70%0.40%11.92%11.66%26.37%19.45%15.92%
^TNX
Cboe 10-Year Treasury Note Yield Index
0.54%0.58%7.78%6.99%1.42%5.34%25.14%10.79%
^TYX
Treasury Yield 30 Years
0.48%-0.74%2.79%2.41%1.22%8.08%18.25%7.45%
DDM
ProShares Ultra Dow30
1.45%4.37%11.15%9.08%41.14%24.56%12.67%19.87%
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
0.73%2.50%7.27%6.43%23.20%16.29%10.14%13.40%
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
1.30%-0.55%32.65%32.82%73.89%44.57%23.24%35.67%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.59%0.22%17.57%17.85%37.55%26.43%16.85%21.79%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
0.02%0.29%1.61%1.78%3.91%4.71%3.56%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
0.54%-0.86%9.07%9.42%25.67%20.86%13.36%15.42%
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
1.03%-2.33%15.08%15.47%47.12%34.18%18.57%24.02%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
-0.24%1.40%0.27%0.45%3.88%-1.38%-6.53%-1.75%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 28, 2020, Base's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 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 56% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.44%-1.70%-3.45%10.77%6.54%-1.49%11.92%
20252.80%-2.55%-5.16%-1.66%6.57%4.39%1.76%1.55%3.06%2.67%-0.65%0.42%13.39%
20241.76%4.66%1.82%-2.58%3.41%2.64%0.53%0.79%1.72%0.51%5.19%-1.02%20.92%
20234.92%-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%
20211.92%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 6.17%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 28, 2020.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.08%) than losses (68.56%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.17% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.88, 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
6.17%
Beta
0.93
0.88
Upside Capture
96.08%
Downside Capture
68.56%

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 60 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.


Base Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
Base Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6060
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Base Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
Base Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
Base Calmar Ratio Rank: 6262
Calmar Ratio Rank
Base Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
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 Base 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.09

1.86

+0.23

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.80

2.53

+0.26

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.34

+0.04

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.07

2.53

+0.54

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

12.70

11.37

+1.33


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
^TNX
Cboe 10-Year Treasury Note Yield Index
17
0.200.381.040.250.45
^TYX
Treasury Yield 30 Years
20
0.230.411.050.290.62
DDM
ProShares Ultra Dow30
44
1.442.071.251.876.86
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
53
1.692.461.302.168.35
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
62
2.042.481.332.789.46
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
69
2.092.731.373.0111.22
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
100
20.28275.69195.55398.204,461.98
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
67
1.982.681.362.7412.39
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
57
1.792.331.312.4210.37
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
13
0.300.501.060.380.92

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.

The current Base Sharpe ratio is 2.09 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, 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 Base 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

Base provided a 1.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.28%1.33%1.49%1.29%1.01%0.51%0.60%0.79%0.95%0.81%0.98%1.00%
^TNX
Cboe 10-Year Treasury Note Yield Index
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%
DDM
ProShares Ultra Dow30
0.90%0.94%1.00%0.27%0.83%0.18%0.31%0.62%0.89%0.68%1.08%1.23%
DIA
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
1.37%1.43%1.61%1.81%1.91%1.58%1.87%1.85%2.24%1.97%2.26%2.33%
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
0.13%0.17%0.25%0.33%0.31%0.00%0.00%0.13%0.06%0.02%0.21%0.11%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.39%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
3.85%4.10%5.10%4.87%1.45%0.03%0.05%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SPY
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
1.00%1.07%1.21%1.40%1.65%1.20%1.52%1.75%2.04%1.80%2.03%2.06%
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%
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
4.56%4.43%4.30%3.38%2.67%1.50%1.50%2.27%2.63%2.43%2.60%2.61%

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 58 trading sessions.

The current Base drawdown is 2.20%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2025 selloff2025
-17.76%Apr 2025
1mo 17d2mo 25d
4mo 12dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025
Bear market2022
-13.68%Sep 2022
6mo 4d6mo 19d
1y 18dMar 2022 - Apr 2023
Bear market2022
-11.06%Mar 2022
2mo 1d18d
2mo 19dJan 2022 - Mar 2022
2020 correction2020
-10.06%Jun 2020
2d2mo 2d
2mo 4dJun 2020 - Aug 2020
2020 pullback2020
-9.50%Sep 2020
20d19d
1mo 9dSep 2020 - Oct 2020

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. 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.40

1.41

1.45

1.46

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.46, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Base correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Base has a 0.98 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

0.98

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.96

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.94

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 28, 2020

0.93


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SGOV has the lowest at -0.02.

SGOV
-0.02
^TNX
-0.00
^TYX
0.01
TLT
0.04
DDM
0.88
DIA
0.88
QQQ
0.92
QLD
0.92
SSO
1.00
SPY
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Base. SSO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.93, while TLT has the lowest at -0.21.

TLT
-0.21
SGOV
-0.02
^TNX
0.28
^TYX
0.29
DDM
0.84
DIA
0.84
QQQ
0.85
QLD
0.85
SPY
0.93
SSO
0.93

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 May 28, 2020
Diversification Analysis

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