RPAR: Tactical ETF With A Very Long-Term Strategy

RPAR Risk Parity ETF uses a volatility-based allocation to balance risk across Treasuries, TIPS, equities, and commodities. Simulations of risk-parity models on very long periods show an attractive profit/risk balance. Nonetheless, RPAR has underperformed a 60/40 benchmark and several multi-asset ETFs since its inception in December 2019.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2025

RPAR Risk Parity ETF: The Path To 8% Annual Returns Or More

My track record on multi-asset class investing has been poor, but I believe RPAR could deliver high-single digit to low-double digit returns annually over the next decade. RPAR's strategy involves leveraging a diversified portfolio of low-correlation assets, balancing risk by investing more in low-volatility assets. Despite recent poor performance due to a massive bond bear market, historical data and CAPM suggest future returns could improve to around 8% annually or more.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 20, 2025

RPAR: Heavy Allocation To Bonds May Cause Underperformance - Time To Exit

RPAR ETF has delivered almost 7% returns since November, recouping some of its 2022 losses. Revisiting the RPAR ETF's design, I believe its heavy allocation to bonds will cause it to underperform in the coming years. Instead of the RPAR, investors may be able to achieve superior diversified returns using low-cost ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2024

RPAR Risk Parity ETF: Full Recovery Ahead, Stay Invested

Despite a challenging history with a 35% drawdown by late 2023, RPAR's all-weather strategy offers long-term promise. With improved bond yields and a potential monetary policy pivot, RPAR is poised for 6-7% annual gains moving forward. Historical data supports the benefit of RPAR's deep diversification, suggesting recovery and above-average returns ahead.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 11, 2024

RPAR: Use Upcoming Rally To Reassess (Rating Downgrade)

RPAR Risk Parity ETF's heavy fixed-income allocations have acted as a headwind, causing the fund to underperform. Looking forward, I worry the fund's allocation strategy may be based on historical data since 2000 that is biased towards bonds. However, I believe there are structural reasons inflation and interest rates will be secularly higher in the coming years, which would prove to be detrimental to RPAR.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 30, 2023

RPAR: Still Too Soon To Buy Despite Higher Interest Rates

RPAR ETF aims to generate positive returns during economic growth, preserve capital during economic contraction, and preserve real rates of return during inflation. Diversification and rebalancing boost are key factors in achieving equity-like returns with less risk. RPAR has underperformed expectations due to the higher correlation of commodity producer stocks with both equities and gold, and poor bond performance.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2023

I Came Back From A Trip To Africa With These 3 Timely ETF Ideas

We took a “bucket list” trip to Africa to see the “Great Migration,” the annual wildlife journey. It prompted several market outlook ideas. I offer views on several ETFs for investors to consider researching including RPAR, UTWO, and NUSI, each embodying the traits of different animals. My bottom-line outlook and view: Today's markets are different. Be proactive, consider multiple scenarios, be ready for each one, and consider the potential for "tail risk events."

Seeking Alpha • Jul 5, 2023

RPAR: Should Likely Perform Well In A Recessionary Environment

The RPAR ETF is a convenient way to access risk-parity strategies. The RPAR ETF's design was flawed, as it had a heavy weight in TIPS bonds that was expected to go up in inflationary environments.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2023

RPAR Risk Parity ETF: Playing The Waiting Game

Despite having been burned in the past by bullish calls that proved premature at best, I remain optimistic about the Risk Parity ETF. In this article, I run through the math that tells me how RPAR could produce 6% to 7% in annual returns for many years to come.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2023

RPAR: Risk Parity Is Not Alternative Enough

Risk parity portfolios like the RPAR Risk Parity ETF take a leveraged position in bonds, and this hasn't worked out well this year due to the high inflation. Also, equities suffer from high inflation and higher rates.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 28, 2022