LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM at a glance
LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM is a fixed-allocation portfolio by r/LETFs community, rebalanced quarterly. Backtested 1986-06-30 to 2026-07-03 (40.0 years): 13.3% CAGR, 0.76 Sharpe, -57.9% max drawdown, 22.0% volatility.
- Type
- Fixed Allocation
- Author
- r/LETFs community
- Rebalancing
- Quarterly
- Risk
- Aggressive
- Period
- 1986-06-30 to 2026-07-03
- CAGR
- 13.3%
- Sharpe
- 0.76
- Max Drawdown
- -57.9%
- Volatility
- 22.0%
LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM — Fixed Allocation Portfolio
A popular 3x leveraged static portfolio with a managed-futures sleeve: 40% UPRO (3x S&P 500), 20% ZROZ (extended-duration Treasuries), 20% GLD (gold), 20% KMLM (managed futures). Leveraged history uses BestFolio's calibrated synthetic-leverage cost model, so the backtest is intentionally a few points below testfol.io. A static, quarterly-rebalanced baseline, not a tactical strategy.
LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM: frequently asked questions
- What is LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM?
- A popular 3x leveraged static portfolio with a managed-futures sleeve: 40% UPRO (3x S&P 500), 20% ZROZ (extended-duration Treasuries), 20% GLD (gold), 20% KMLM (managed futures). Leveraged history uses BestFolio's calibrated synthetic-leverage cost model, so the backtest is intentionally a few points below testfol.io. A static, quarterly-rebalanced baseline, not a tactical strategy.
- Who created the LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM strategy?
- LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM was developed by r/LETFs community.
- What is the historical return and maximum drawdown of LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM?
- Backtested from 1986-06-30 to 2026-07-03, LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM returned 13.3% CAGR with a -57.9% maximum drawdown and a Sharpe ratio of 0.76. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
- How often is LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM rebalanced?
- LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM is rebalanced quarterly. BestFolio publishes the updated allocation signal each period.
- Is LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM a fixed or tactical strategy?
- LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM is a fixed-allocation (strategic) portfolio: it holds a set allocation and rebalances on schedule rather than rotating based on market signals.
Backtest Performance (1986-06-30 to 2026-07-03)
| Metric | LETF Baseline: UPRO / ZROZ / GLD / KMLM |
|---|---|
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 13.3% |
| Maximum Drawdown | -57.9% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.76 |
| Sortino Ratio | 1.07 |
| Annualized Volatility | 22.0% |
| Calmar Ratio | 0.23 |
| Total Return | 14752.0% |
| Backtest Period | 40.0 years |
Strategy Details
- Type
- Fixed / Strategic
- Rebalancing
- quarterly
- Risk Level
- aggressive
- Variants
- 2
- Author
- r/LETFs community
Categories
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