US Inflation Protection Portfolio vs Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio Portfolio Comparison

Simulation Settings
Period: January 1985 - April 2026 (~41 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 30 April 2026
Initial Amount: 1$
Rebalancing: at every Jan 1st
Currency: USD
Inflation: US
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30 Years
(1996/05 - 2026/04)
All Data
(1985/01 - 2026/04)
Inflation Adjusted:
US Inflation Protection Portfolio
1.00$
Invested Capital
May 1996
4.35$
Final Capital
April 2026
5.02%
Yearly Return
5.79%
Std Deviation
-14.76%
Max Drawdown
52months*
Recovery Period
* in progress
1.00$
Invested Capital
May 1996
2.04$
Final Capital
April 2026
2.41%
Yearly Return
5.79%
Std Deviation
-23.54%
Max Drawdown
57months*
Recovery Period
* in progress
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1985
14.00$
Final Capital
April 2026
6.59%
Yearly Return
6.52%
Std Deviation
-14.76%
Max Drawdown
52months*
Recovery Period
* in progress
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1985
4.44$
Final Capital
April 2026
3.67%
Yearly Return
6.52%
Std Deviation
-23.54%
Max Drawdown
57months*
Recovery Period
* in progress
Ray Dalio Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio
1.00$
Invested Capital
May 1996
8.58$
Final Capital
April 2026
7.43%
Yearly Return
7.50%
Std Deviation
-20.58%
Max Drawdown
42months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
May 1996
4.03$
Final Capital
April 2026
4.75%
Yearly Return
7.50%
Std Deviation
-27.85%
Max Drawdown
56months*
Recovery Period
* in progress
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1985
33.06$
Final Capital
April 2026
8.83%
Yearly Return
7.49%
Std Deviation
-20.58%
Max Drawdown
42months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1985
10.49$
Final Capital
April 2026
5.85%
Yearly Return
7.49%
Std Deviation
-27.85%
Max Drawdown
56months*
Recovery Period
* in progress

As of April 2026, in the previous 30 Years, the US Inflation Protection Portfolio obtained a 5.02% compound annual return, with a 5.79% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -14.76% which has been ongoing for 52 months and is still in progress.

As of April 2026, in the previous 30 Years, the Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio obtained a 7.43% compound annual return, with a 7.50% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -20.58% that required 42 months to be recovered.

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Asset Allocations and ETFs

The compared portfolios have the following asset allocations.

Weight
(%)
Ticker Name
100.00
TIP
iShares TIPS Bond
Weight
(%)
Ticker Name
30.00
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market
40.00
TLT
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond
15.00
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond
7.50
DBC
Invesco DB Commodity Tracking
7.50
GLD
SPDR Gold Trust
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Portfolio Returns as of Apr 30, 2026

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • rebalancing: at every Jan 1st.
  • dividend reinvestment, when applicable.
Return Comparison
Capital Growth
30 Years
(1996/05 - 2026/04)
All Data
(1985/01 - 2026/04)
Inflation Adjusted:
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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
US Inflation Protection
1 $ 4.35 $ 335.21% 5.02%
Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio
Ray Dalio
1 $ 8.58 $ 757.60% 7.43%

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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
US Inflation Protection
1 $ 2.04 $ 104.32% 2.41%
Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio
Ray Dalio
1 $ 4.03 $ 302.63% 4.75%

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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
US Inflation Protection
1 $ 14.00 $ 1 300.25% 6.59%
Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio
Ray Dalio
1 $ 33.06 $ 3 205.59% 8.83%

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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
US Inflation Protection
1 $ 4.44 $ 344.30% 3.67%
Ray Dalio All Weather Portfolio
Ray Dalio
1 $ 10.49 $ 948.87% 5.85%

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Return (%) as of Apr 30, 2026
YTD
(4M)
1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y 30Y MAX
(~41Y)
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1.50 1.09 1.09 3.81 0.93 2.43 5.02 6.59
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Ray Dalio
4.97 3.20 5.06 16.55 4.26 6.16 7.43 8.83
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Portfolio Metrics as of Apr 30, 2026

The following metrics, updated as of 30 April 2026, provide an overview of performance and risk, with the best value in each row highlighted within the table.

METRIC COMPARISON
Period: 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026 (1 year)
Period: 1 May 2021 - 30 April 2026 (5 years)
Period: 1 May 2016 - 30 April 2026 (10 years)
Period: 1 May 1996 - 30 April 2026 (30 years)
Period: 1 January 1985 - 30 April 2026 (~41 years)
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
30 Years
All (1985/01 - 2026/04)
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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Author Ray Dalio
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 0% 30%
Fixed Income 100% 55%
Commodities 0% 15%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 3.81 16.55
Infl. Adjusted (%) 0.03 12.31
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -1.36 -3.08
Start to Recovery (months) 2* 2
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -0.62 -0.78
Start to Recovery (months) 3 2
Longest Negative Period (months) 4 2
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 2.88 6.37
Sharpe Ratio -0.05 1.98
Sortino Ratio -0.06 2.50
Ulcer Index 0.46 0.88
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 1.32 2.60
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 2.80 5.37
Metrics calculated over the period 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026
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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Author Ray Dalio
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 0% 30%
Fixed Income 100% 55%
Commodities 0% 15%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 0.93 4.26
Infl. Adjusted (%) -3.42 -0.23
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -14.76 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 52* 42
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -14.76 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 52* 42
Longest Negative Period (months) 56 45
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 6.20 10.21
Sharpe Ratio -0.39 0.09
Sortino Ratio -0.50 0.12
Ulcer Index 8.04 9.52
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.15 0.42
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.06 0.21
Metrics calculated over the period 1 May 2021 - 30 April 2026
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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Author Ray Dalio
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 0% 30%
Fixed Income 100% 55%
Commodities 0% 15%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 2.43 6.16
Infl. Adjusted (%) -0.89 2.71
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -14.76 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 52* 42
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -14.76 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 52* 42
Longest Negative Period (months) 56 46
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 5.11 8.57
Sharpe Ratio 0.06 0.47
Sortino Ratio 0.07 0.63
Ulcer Index 5.76 6.92
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.48 0.72
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.16 0.30
Metrics calculated over the period 1 May 2016 - 30 April 2026
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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Author Ray Dalio
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 0% 30%
Fixed Income 100% 55%
Commodities 0% 15%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 5.02 7.43
Infl. Adjusted (%) 2.41 4.75
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -14.76 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 52* 42
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -9.24 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 76 42
Longest Negative Period (months) 77 46
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 5.79 7.50
Sharpe Ratio 0.48 0.69
Sortino Ratio 0.65 0.93
Ulcer Index 4.18 4.46
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.87 0.99
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.34 0.36
Metrics calculated over the period 1 May 1996 - 30 April 2026
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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Author Ray Dalio
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 0% 30%
Fixed Income 100% 55%
Commodities 0% 15%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 6.59 8.83
Infl. Adjusted (%) 3.67 5.85
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -14.76 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 52* 42
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -9.24 -20.58
Start to Recovery (months) 76 42
Longest Negative Period (months) 77 46
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 6.52 7.49
Sharpe Ratio 0.52 0.75
Sortino Ratio 0.73 1.03
Ulcer Index 4.00 3.99
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 1.01 1.18
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.45 0.43
Metrics calculated over the period 1 January 1985 - 30 April 2026
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Drawdowns

A drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. A maximum drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained.

DRAWDOWN COMPARISON
Period: 1 May 1996 - 30 April 2026 (30 years)
Period: 1 January 1985 - 30 April 2026 (~41 years)
30 Years
(1996/05 - 2026/04)

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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
-20.58 42 Jan 2022
Jun 2025
-14.76 52* Jan 2022
In progress
-11.79 13 Sep 2008
Sep 2009
-11.57 9 Jan 2009
Sep 2009
-11.38 6 Jul 2008
Dec 2008
-9.24 76 Dec 2012
Mar 2019
-6.66 17 Feb 2015
Jun 2016
-6.42 13 Aug 2016
Aug 2017
-5.32 14 Feb 1999
Mar 2000
-5.32 7 Jun 2003
Dec 2003
-5.29 9 May 2013
Jan 2014
-4.83 4 Jul 1998
Oct 1998
-4.82 5 Apr 2004
Aug 2004
-4.76 6 Apr 2004
Sep 2004
-4.74 4 Jun 2003
Sep 2003

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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
-20.58 42 Jan 2022
Jun 2025
-14.76 52* Jan 2022
In progress
-11.79 13 Sep 2008
Sep 2009
-11.57 9 Jan 2009
Sep 2009
-11.38 6 Jul 2008
Dec 2008
-10.68 16 Feb 1994
May 1995
-9.45 11 Mar 1987
Jan 1988
-9.24 76 Dec 2012
Mar 2019
-8.78 13 Sep 1987
Sep 1988
-6.83 14 Feb 1994
Mar 1995
-6.66 17 Feb 2015
Jun 2016
-6.47 9 Feb 1996
Oct 1996
-6.42 13 Aug 2016
Aug 2017
-5.51 7 Jan 1990
Jul 1990
-5.32 14 Feb 1999
Mar 2000

Rolling Returns

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Rolling Returns Comparison
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Time Period: 1 January 1985 - 30 April 2026 (~41 years)


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Yearly Returns

For each year, the following table provides the return and intra-year drawdown. The highlighted returns represent the highest values for that specific year.

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US Inflation Protection All Weather Portfolio
Year Return
(%)
Drawdown
(%)
Return
(%)
Drawdown
(%)
2026
1.50 -1.36 4.97 -3.08
2025
6.76 -0.63 13.26 -1.94
2024
1.65 -3.05 6.36 -3.73
2023
3.27 -5.35 9.95 -9.25
2022
-13.10 -14.74 -18.39 -20.58
2021
5.67 -1.95 8.27 -3.74
2020
10.84 -1.76 15.88 -3.68
2019
8.35 -1.14 17.93 -0.83
2018
-1.42 -2.47 -3.02 -4.71
2017
2.92 -0.91 11.55 -0.49
2016
4.68 -2.64 6.50 -6.42
2015
-1.75 -4.83 -3.23 -6.66
2014
3.59 -2.59 12.89 -2.52
2013
-8.49 -9.10 1.71 -5.29
2012
6.39 -1.43 7.02 -1.33
2011
13.28 -0.01 15.64 -2.00
2010
6.14 -3.05 12.88 -0.69
2009
8.94 -2.24 2.71 -11.57
2008
0.04 -11.79 2.38 -11.38
2007
11.92 -1.52 11.88 -1.20
2006
0.28 -2.37 6.93 -1.71
2005
2.49 -2.47 8.55 -2.99
2004
8.28 -4.82 9.41 -4.76
2003
8.00 -5.32 13.96 -4.74
2002
16.61 -2.75 7.77 -1.56
2001
7.61 -3.37 -2.77 -4.61
2000
17.65 -0.84 10.15 -2.26
1999
-4.47 -5.32 6.28 -3.79
1998
9.27 -0.76 11.05 -4.83
1997
12.71 -2.48 13.54 -2.89
1996
1.33 -6.47 8.27 -2.11
1995
23.02 -0.42 27.44 0.00
1994
-6.25 -10.68 -3.28 -6.83
1993
15.75 -1.45 12.02 -1.98
1992
8.74 -3.82 6.76 -2.23
1991
18.60 -0.30 17.98 -1.86
1990
8.20 -4.32 3.85 -5.51
1989
15.77 -2.48 20.45 -1.14
1988
6.51 -4.70 10.59 -1.93
1987
-0.24 -9.45 3.47 -8.78
1986
18.39 -4.18 20.56 -3.75
1985
26.04 -3.65 28.68 -2.13
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