spy vix optimized2

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in spy vix optimized2, 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.

As of Apr 3, 2026, the spy vix optimized2 returned 18.62% Year-To-Date and -10.32% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 5, 2011, spy vix optimized2's average daily return is -0.03%, while the average monthly return is -1.02%.

Historically, 33% of months were positive and 67% were negative. The best month was Mar 2020 with a return of +62.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2012 at -19.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, spy vix optimized2 closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +33.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -17.3%.

spy vix optimized2 has an annualized alpha of 19.13%, beta of -1.81, and R² of 0.46 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 05, 2011.

• This portfolio tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -252.89%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-91.96%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
• Beta of -1.81 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.46 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 0.46 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

spy vix optimized2 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.

spy vix optimized2 ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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.

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.

spy vix optimized2 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: -0.05
• 5-Year: -0.31
• 10-Year: -0.22
• All Time: -0.35

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of spy vix optimized2 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

spy vix optimized2 provided a 0.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the spy vix optimized2. 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 spy vix optimized2 was 93.25%, occurring on Dec 22, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current spy vix optimized2 drawdown is 91.82%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.