50/50 VOO GLD

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50/50 VOO GLD, 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 Jun 6, 2026, the 50/50 VOO GLD returned 4.84% Year-To-Date and 14.66% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, 50/50 VOO GLD's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, 50/50 VOO GLD closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.5%.

50/50 VOO GLD has an annualized alpha of 10.61%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.

• This portfolio captured 110.74% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 83.65% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

50/50 VOO GLD has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

50/50 VOO GLD ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 50/50 VOO GLD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

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.

50/50 VOO GLD Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.72
• 5-Year: 1.20
• 10-Year: 1.18
• All Time: 0.99

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 1.68 to 2.61, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 50/50 VOO GLD compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

50/50 VOO GLD provided a 0.53% 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 50/50 VOO GLD. 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 50/50 VOO GLD was 19.94%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.

The current 50/50 VOO GLD drawdown is 7.60%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.