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2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio
Performance
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Drawdowns
Volatility
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio, 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 6, 2026, the 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio returned 56.49% Year-To-Date and 31.85% 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
2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio
5.14%5.32%56.49%53.27%123.98%49.39%22.93%31.85%
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares
-0.69%18.27%-9.94%-3.58%30.33%3.28%1.60%13.02%
MIDU
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares
0.47%-0.83%31.63%31.16%55.79%22.83%1.62%11.46%
MVV
ProShares Ultra Midcap 400
0.34%-0.19%22.33%22.09%39.17%19.85%5.91%13.34%
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
3.03%0.58%31.05%26.63%69.67%46.32%23.57%35.29%
RXL
ProShares Ultra Health Care
-0.81%12.62%-5.21%-0.67%23.20%5.75%2.74%12.38%
SAA
ProShares Ultra SmallCap600
1.21%-0.70%28.45%27.82%55.90%16.69%0.74%11.19%
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
15.83%19.50%403.07%340.59%1,006.21%112.77%42.03%61.24%
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
0.47%-0.08%14.49%14.11%45.16%35.32%18.74%23.71%
TNA
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares
2.58%-1.87%40.38%32.71%101.66%24.04%-7.95%7.38%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
4.41%-0.01%44.91%37.12%106.99%62.78%24.89%43.95%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2011, 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +39.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -38.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +25.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -29.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20269.17%1.06%-15.22%39.83%25.48%-4.64%56.49%
20255.46%-7.06%-15.76%-9.32%14.21%17.23%2.24%7.13%9.28%8.69%1.46%-1.68%30.11%
20241.18%15.31%8.07%-13.65%13.95%6.17%4.36%0.03%0.67%-5.67%12.67%-10.48%31.69%
202320.99%-4.17%7.31%-2.61%5.54%16.35%9.26%-7.33%-13.50%-11.46%24.40%19.80%71.98%
2022-20.12%-4.06%5.45%-24.03%0.56%-21.76%26.80%-13.96%-22.92%18.48%15.50%-16.54%-53.61%
20213.80%8.01%5.95%8.44%1.28%7.07%2.52%6.56%-11.58%15.74%2.34%8.45%73.31%

Benchmark Metrics

2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 3.08%, beta of 2.64, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 2011.

  • This portfolio captured 376.36% of S&P 500 Index gains and 205.62% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.08% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 2.64 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.

Alpha
3.08%
Beta
2.64
0.94
Upside Capture
376.36%
Downside Capture
205.62%

Expense Ratio

2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7777
Sharpe Ratio Rank
2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio Sortino Ratio Rank: 4040
Sortino Ratio Rank
2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio Calmar Ratio Rank: 8484
Calmar Ratio Rank
2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio Martin Ratio Rank: 8686
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 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.91

1.94

+0.97

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.12

2.63

+0.50

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.44

1.35

+0.09

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

5.07

2.59

+2.48

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

21.47

11.84

+9.62


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
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares
230.691.301.150.982.24
MIDU
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares
421.201.811.222.177.20
MVV
ProShares Ultra Midcap 400
431.261.861.222.237.62
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
632.102.521.342.799.64
RXL
ProShares Ultra Health Care
250.771.341.151.092.56
SAA
ProShares Ultra SmallCap600
551.562.221.263.099.94
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
979.424.271.6123.3978.42
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
601.882.421.332.5010.89
TNA
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares
581.762.281.273.1410.30
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
632.162.451.332.919.45

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.

2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.91
  • 5-Year: 0.47
  • 10-Year: 0.64
  • All Time: 0.65

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 1.64 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio 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

2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio provided a 0.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.63%0.77%0.89%0.80%0.48%0.05%0.10%0.41%0.56%0.35%0.73%0.21%
CURE
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares
1.18%1.12%1.17%2.02%0.38%0.02%0.17%0.40%0.70%0.18%0.00%0.00%
MIDU
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares
0.67%1.04%1.10%1.43%0.11%0.00%0.06%0.71%0.70%2.67%1.89%0.00%
MVV
ProShares Ultra Midcap 400
0.70%0.77%0.39%0.77%0.93%0.16%0.29%0.62%0.62%0.21%0.43%0.17%
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%
RXL
ProShares Ultra Health Care
1.53%1.43%1.22%0.18%0.32%0.10%0.15%0.27%0.32%0.11%0.12%0.93%
SAA
ProShares Ultra SmallCap600
0.79%1.05%1.36%0.88%0.46%0.00%0.03%0.35%0.27%0.00%0.14%0.00%
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF
0.04%0.34%1.18%0.51%1.07%0.04%0.05%0.38%1.30%0.09%4.84%0.00%
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%
TNA
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares
0.43%0.78%0.93%1.27%0.31%0.06%0.03%0.44%0.36%0.15%0.00%0.00%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
0.41%0.65%1.27%1.26%0.57%0.00%0.00%0.06%0.11%0.00%0.00%0.01%

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 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio. 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 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio was 68.17%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.

The current 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio drawdown is 15.22%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-68.17%Mar 2020
1mo 2d7mo 23d
8mo 25dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-61.20%Oct 2022
9mo 20d1y 7mo
2y 5moDec 2021 - Jun 2024
2025 selloff2025
-48.39%Apr 2025
4mo 28d5mo 6d
10mo 4dNov 2024 - Sep 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-47.35%Dec 2018
3mo 26d10mo 19d
1y 2moAug 2018 - Nov 2019
2011 bear market2011
-46.23%Oct 2011
2mo 27d5mo 18d
8mo 15dJul 2011 - Mar 2012

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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.00, 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

1.22

1.17

1.13

1.12

1.11

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.11, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index

2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio has a 0.91 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

0.91

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

0.94

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

0.95

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.95

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 16, 2011

0.95


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. UPRO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while CURE has the lowest at 0.70.

CURE
0.70
RXL
0.71
SAA
0.74
USD
0.76
SOXL
0.77
TNA
0.83
MVV
0.87
MIDU
0.87
TQQQ
0.90
QLD
0.90
SSO
1.00
UPRO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 2x & 3x Leveraged Portfolio. UPRO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while CURE has the lowest at 0.69.

CURE
0.69
RXL
0.71
SAA
0.80
USD
0.84
SOXL
0.88
TNA
0.90
MVV
0.90
QLD
0.90
TQQQ
0.90
MIDU
0.91
SSO
0.95
UPRO
0.95

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 Jun 16, 2011
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