Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 12.79% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 11.79% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 13.10% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12.50% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | Currency | 49.82% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in class_example, 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 Mar 1, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of UUP
Returns By Period
As of Apr 15, 2026, the class_example returned 2.77% Year-To-Date and 6.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.18% | 5.05% | 1.78% | 4.86% | 28.88% | 18.97% | 10.81% | 12.85% |
Portfolio class_example | 0.50% | -0.52% | 2.77% | 3.47% | 12.99% | 9.90% | 6.88% | 6.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 2.23% | -3.42% | 12.31% | 16.89% | 50.25% | 33.67% | 21.90% | 14.21% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 1.82% | 6.01% | 2.46% | 5.39% | 38.07% | 26.16% | 13.65% | 19.83% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | -0.22% | -2.04% | 1.07% | 1.23% | 3.26% | 4.31% | 5.13% | 2.91% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.07% | 0.28% | 0.52% | 1.20% | 3.67% | 3.96% | 1.74% | 1.66% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.53% | 1.18% | 1.18% | -1.87% | 4.18% | -2.14% | -6.05% | -1.37% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2007, class_example's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jan 2015 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst month was Jul 2010 at -2.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, class_example closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -2.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.40% | 2.01% | -1.51% | 0.88% | 2.77% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.39% | 0.52% | -1.12% | -1.17% | 0.73% | 0.26% | 1.93% | -0.10% | 2.92% | 2.51% | 0.60% | -0.52% | 8.15% |
| 2024 | 1.16% | 0.84% | 1.87% | 0.08% | 0.79% | 1.83% | 0.46% | -0.04% | 1.24% | 1.49% | 1.61% | 0.70% | 12.69% |
| 2023 | 2.51% | 0.09% | 2.05% | 0.01% | 1.88% | 0.07% | 0.19% | 0.48% | -0.73% | 0.55% | 1.66% | 1.38% | 10.58% |
| 2022 | -1.36% | 0.06% | 0.63% | -0.68% | -1.44% | 0.13% | 2.08% | -0.27% | -0.99% | -0.72% | 0.31% | -2.00% | -4.22% |
| 2021 | -0.46% | -1.29% | 0.72% | 0.42% | 0.17% | 1.49% | 1.03% | 0.69% | -0.67% | 1.26% | 1.37% | 0.15% | 4.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
class_example has an annualized alpha of 4.70%, beta of 0.05, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 12.09% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -10.12%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 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 0.05 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
- 4.70%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 12.09%
- Downside Capture
- -10.12%
Expense Ratio
class_example has an expense ratio of 0.48%, 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
class_example ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.94 | 2.20 | +0.74 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.23 | 3.07 | +1.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 1.41 | +0.24 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.18 | 3.55 | +0.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.81 | 16.01 | +1.80 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 41 | 1.85 | 2.26 | 1.34 | 2.72 | 9.21 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 2.26 | 3.03 | 1.40 | 3.47 | 13.22 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 12 | 0.49 | 0.73 | 1.09 | 0.47 | 1.09 |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 79 | 2.68 | 4.31 | 1.56 | 4.18 | 15.50 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 12 | 0.41 | 0.65 | 1.07 | 0.84 | 1.83 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
class_example provided a 2.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.79% | 2.81% | 3.35% | 4.10% | 1.04% | 0.27% | 0.38% | 1.66% | 1.20% | 0.58% | 0.54% | 0.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.45% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.39% | 3.43% | 4.48% | 6.44% | 0.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.03% | 1.08% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.71% | 3.81% | 3.92% | 2.99% | 1.30% | 0.26% | 0.94% | 2.12% | 1.72% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.54% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.48% | 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 class_example. 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 class_example was 5.16%, occurring on Aug 25, 2015. Recovery took 211 trading sessions.
The current class_example drawdown is 1.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.16% | Apr 13, 2015 | 95 | Aug 25, 2015 | 211 | Jun 27, 2016 | 306 |
| -4.91% | Feb 19, 2009 | 66 | May 22, 2009 | 185 | Feb 17, 2010 | 251 |
| -4.74% | Nov 22, 2021 | 279 | Dec 30, 2022 | 90 | May 11, 2023 | 369 |
| -4.51% | Jul 25, 2012 | 307 | Oct 14, 2013 | 205 | Aug 7, 2014 | 512 |
| -4.38% | Jun 8, 2010 | 40 | Aug 3, 2010 | 266 | Aug 22, 2011 | 306 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.21, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | GLD | SHY | UUP | TLT | QQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | -0.20 | -0.20 | -0.27 | 0.90 | 0.22 |
| GLD | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.25 | -0.44 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.21 |
| SHY | -0.20 | 0.25 | 1.00 | -0.19 | 0.60 | -0.17 | 0.13 |
| UUP | -0.20 | -0.44 | -0.19 | 1.00 | -0.07 | -0.16 | 0.51 |
| TLT | -0.27 | 0.19 | 0.60 | -0.07 | 1.00 | -0.22 | 0.34 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | 0.05 | -0.17 | -0.16 | -0.22 | 1.00 | 0.31 |
| Portfolio | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.51 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 1.00 |