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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 LA, 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


Position1D1M6MYTD1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*ALL TIME*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.05%0.74%7.18%8.28%16.02%17.51%10.93%13.07%8.07%
Portfolio
LA
0.19%1.52%4.63%11.19%19.18%18.15%12.25%17.08%
GBTC
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
-0.94%8.32%-28.79%-27.27%-45.88%37.39%12.83%47.67%54.88%
GUNR
FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund
-0.13%6.07%3.93%15.47%29.81%10.45%11.05%10.26%6.58%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
-1.12%-4.49%10.14%11.64%21.39%22.49%13.87%20.50%10.62%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
1.49%4.16%16.12%23.36%26.33%13.98%9.51%12.52%13.37%
SGOL
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
0.08%0.65%-18.71%-6.06%21.20%27.11%17.42%11.62%8.34%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
0.03%0.30%1.80%2.04%3.85%4.65%3.64%2.96%
SLYV
SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF
0.18%0.18%12.38%20.28%32.51%12.94%8.27%10.08%10.74%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.26%-1.97%5.45%11.16%21.77%16.57%8.43%9.35%6.46%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 28, 2020, LA's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, LA closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -5.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.21%3.78%-4.04%5.36%1.91%-3.40%1.34%11.19%
20253.18%-0.19%0.06%-0.64%3.56%2.94%0.65%3.62%2.89%0.44%1.03%1.03%20.10%
2024-0.64%4.39%4.82%-2.80%3.39%-0.57%3.20%0.91%2.26%-0.34%3.97%-3.69%15.44%
20237.65%-3.48%4.79%0.37%-3.00%5.52%3.61%-2.27%-3.06%0.16%6.37%5.42%23.33%
2022-3.22%0.56%2.55%-5.60%0.55%-8.62%4.79%-3.38%-7.21%5.99%5.86%-3.00%-11.50%
20210.31%4.03%4.51%2.45%1.27%-0.86%1.06%1.74%-3.40%6.10%-2.15%2.20%18.22%

Benchmark Metrics

LA has an annualized alpha of 5.76%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.76 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 (80.30%) than losses (65.39%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.76% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.70 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
5.76%
Beta
0.70
0.76
Upside Capture
80.30%
Downside Capture
65.39%

Expense Ratio

LA has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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

LA 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.


LA Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
LA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6565
Sharpe Ratio Rank
LA Sortino Ratio Rank: 6363
Sortino Ratio Rank
LA Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
LA Calmar Ratio Rank: 7474
Calmar Ratio Rank
LA Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
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 LA 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

1.69

1.31

+0.39

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.32

1.84

+0.48

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.24

+0.07

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.96

1.82

+1.14

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.05

7.79

+2.25


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
GBTC
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
1
-1.06-1.620.82-0.88-1.37
GUNR
FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund
74
1.872.431.332.548.17
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
48
1.151.621.211.826.19
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
92
2.413.741.435.7714.17
SGOL
abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF
28
0.731.071.150.771.73
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
100
20.72382.82383.06390.946,193.70
SLYV
SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF
83
1.892.781.333.5712.10
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
55
1.301.841.241.927.12

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current LA Sharpe ratio is 1.69 as of Jul 26, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.08 to 1.91, 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 LA 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

LA provided a 2.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.14%2.53%2.71%2.65%2.28%1.87%1.70%1.90%1.99%2.05%1.73%2.23%
GBTC
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%5.61%0.00%0.00%
GUNR
FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund
2.32%2.81%3.39%3.55%4.12%3.61%2.79%3.25%3.27%2.00%1.73%4.50%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.44%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.15%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
SGOL
abrdn Physical Gold Shares 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%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
3.80%4.10%5.10%4.87%1.45%0.03%0.05%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SLYV
SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF
1.82%2.02%2.30%2.11%1.47%1.94%1.40%1.67%2.14%5.53%2.18%6.55%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.62%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%

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 LA. 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 LA was 20.46%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 207 trading sessions.

The current LA drawdown is 2.28%.


Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Related event

-20.46%Sep 2022
10mo 19d10mo 4d
1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023
Bear market2022
-11.76%Apr 2025
1mo 16d1mo 5d
2mo 21dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2025 selloff2025
-7.53%Sep 2020
20d1mo 13d
2mo 3dSep 2020 - Nov 2020
-6.80%Oct 2023
2mo 3d1mo 18d
3mo 21dAug 2023 - Nov 2023
-6.44%Mar 2026
17d28d
1mo 15dMar 2026 - Apr 2026

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.16, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.44

1.40

1.35

1.36

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.36, in line with the typical range across portfolios.

LA correlation to the S&P 500 Index

LA has a 0.76 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)
Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.

0.76

Correlation (3Y)
Balances recent behavior with more history.

0.77

Correlation (5Y)
Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.

0.83

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

0.83


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.92, while SGOV has the lowest at -0.02.

SGOV
-0.02
SGOL
0.14
GBTC
0.40
GUNR
0.54
SCHD
0.69
SLYV
0.71
VXUS
0.78
QQQ
0.92

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. LA. VXUS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.86, while SGOV has the lowest at -0.04.

SGOV
-0.04
SGOL
0.38
GBTC
0.61
QQQ
0.71
SCHD
0.76
SLYV
0.77
GUNR
0.78
VXUS
0.86

Asset Correlations Table

See how each holding historically moved in relation to the other holdings, the portfolio, and the selected benchmark.

Based on daily historical returns since May 28, 2020
Diversification Analysis

Find what LA is missing

See which holdings overlap, where LA is concentrated, and which low-correlation assets could fill the gaps.

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