Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 50% |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 40% |
COPX Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility, 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 9, 2026, the PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility returned -4.67% Year-To-Date and 12.90% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility | 0.14% | -16.16% | -4.67% | 5.47% | 62.84% | 40.56% | 15.74% | 12.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
COPX Global X Copper Miners ETF | 0.81% | -5.44% | 13.23% | 23.36% | 93.73% | 32.33% | 18.13% | 20.76% |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | -0.22% | -16.83% | -8.28% | 0.10% | 53.51% | 37.89% | 17.28% | 12.82% |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | 0.38% | -18.16% | -4.72% | 7.62% | 66.61% | 44.84% | 12.27% | 9.24% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 20, 2010, PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +34.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -18.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.89% | 22.77% | -21.91% | -2.13% | 4.16% | -12.83% | -4.67% | ||||||
| 2025 | 11.00% | 1.18% | 13.62% | 4.33% | 4.84% | 7.04% | -1.49% | 21.86% | 21.81% | -5.34% | 14.72% | 6.80% | 153.35% |
| 2024 | -9.49% | -6.46% | 19.31% | 7.72% | 9.27% | -6.75% | 9.77% | -1.18% | 5.22% | 3.93% | -6.01% | -9.61% | 11.76% |
| 2023 | 10.53% | -12.66% | 14.98% | 1.00% | -9.09% | -1.68% | 5.97% | -6.17% | -8.35% | 1.27% | 12.57% | 2.35% | 6.54% |
| 2022 | -6.72% | 9.75% | 9.27% | -9.46% | -7.81% | -14.83% | -1.24% | -9.57% | 1.45% | 1.74% | 18.40% | -0.47% | -13.61% |
| 2021 | -3.92% | -4.12% | -0.23% | 5.73% | 14.51% | -12.65% | 1.08% | -5.36% | -10.70% | 8.98% | -1.50% | 1.06% | -9.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility has an annualized alpha of 3.67%, beta of 0.66, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 20, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 71.14% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.32% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.66 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.10 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.67%
- Beta
- 0.66
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 53.32%
- Downside Capture
- 71.14%
Expense Ratio
PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility has an expense ratio of 0.58%, 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
PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.36 | 1.94 | -0.58 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.75 | 2.63 | -0.88 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.35 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.01 | 2.59 | -0.57 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.15 | 11.84 | -6.69 |
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How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COPX Global X Copper Miners ETF | 67 | 2.20 | 2.54 | 1.34 | 3.39 | 10.72 |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 35 | 1.16 | 1.58 | 1.22 | 1.68 | 4.32 |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | 40 | 1.31 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 2.03 | 5.05 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility provided a 1.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.14% | 1.11% | 1.73% | 1.28% | 1.34% | 1.62% | 1.16% | 1.08% | 0.99% | 0.54% | 1.53% | 0.70% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
COPX Global X Copper Miners ETF | 2.36% | 2.68% | 1.80% | 2.39% | 3.14% | 1.48% | 1.30% | 1.37% | 2.59% | 1.57% | 0.60% | 1.20% |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 0.80% | 0.74% | 1.19% | 1.61% | 1.66% | 1.67% | 0.53% | 0.67% | 0.50% | 0.76% | 0.26% | 0.85% |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | 1.24% | 1.18% | 2.40% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 1.59% | 1.92% | 1.53% | 1.21% | 0.02% | 3.34% | 0.38% |
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 PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility. 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 PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility was 80.74%, occurring on Jan 19, 2016. Recovery took 2413 trading sessions.
The current PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility drawdown is 30.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 bear market2016 | -80.74%Jan 2016 | 4y 9mo | 9y 7mo | 14y 4moApr 2011 - Aug 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -31.39%Mar 2026 | 18d | — | 3mo 9dMar 2026 - now |
2025 correction2025 | -19.23%Nov 2025 | 18d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 24dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -17.87%Feb 2026 | 7d | 21d | 28dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2011 correction2011 | -16.34%Jan 2011 | 21d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 27dJan 2011 - Mar 2011 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.38, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.03 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.06 | 1.06 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.06, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
PM - Gold, Silver, Copper - 748.95 - Mining - Maximize Quadratic Utility correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.41 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.34 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.34 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.27 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 20, 2010 | 0.29 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. COPX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.58, while GDX has the lowest at 0.21.
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