Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 90% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD/VT, 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.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 20, 2026, the GLD/VT returned 11.16% Year-To-Date and 12.99% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | -0.71% | 8.39% | 8.57% | 24.33% | 18.94% | 12.24% | 13.54% |
Portfolio GLD/VT | 1.04% | 1.00% | 11.16% | 11.48% | 29.60% | 20.87% | 12.31% | 12.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -0.38% | -7.16% | -2.32% | -2.98% | 24.83% | 28.69% | 18.61% | 12.13% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.16% | 1.95% | 12.44% | 12.88% | 29.65% | 19.80% | 11.47% | 12.84% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2008, GLD/VT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GLD/VT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.03% | 2.41% | -6.78% | 8.22% | 4.02% | -0.56% | 11.16% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.43% | -0.18% | -2.16% | 1.05% | 5.19% | 4.25% | 0.92% | 3.16% | 4.21% | 2.18% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 26.32% |
| 2024 | -0.14% | 4.09% | 3.71% | -2.92% | 4.28% | 1.41% | 2.32% | 2.31% | 2.50% | -1.54% | 3.38% | -2.78% | 17.50% |
| 2023 | 7.46% | -3.40% | 3.35% | 1.37% | -1.22% | 5.02% | 3.58% | -2.69% | -4.31% | -1.90% | 8.31% | 4.76% | 21.11% |
| 2022 | -4.29% | -1.85% | 1.80% | -7.48% | 0.09% | -7.44% | 6.03% | -3.95% | -8.91% | 5.55% | 8.30% | -3.74% | -16.33% |
| 2021 | -0.53% | 1.80% | 2.51% | 4.07% | 2.19% | 0.30% | 0.81% | 2.02% | -4.02% | 4.77% | -2.42% | 3.76% | 15.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
GLD/VT has an annualized alpha of 0.29%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2008.
- This portfolio participated in 92.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.89, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.29%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 88.85%
- Downside Capture
- 92.22%
Expense Ratio
GLD/VT has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GLD/VT ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for GLD/VT and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.18 | 1.94 | +0.23 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.95 | 2.65 | +0.30 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.35 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.93 | 2.66 | +0.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.77 | 11.86 | +0.90 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 24 | 0.91 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.02 | 2.80 |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 68 | 2.18 | 2.98 | 1.39 | 3.02 | 13.14 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GLD/VT provided a 1.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.42% | 1.64% | 1.76% | 1.87% | 1.98% | 1.64% | 1.49% | 2.09% | 2.28% | 1.90% | 2.15% | 2.21% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.58% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the GLD/VT. 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 GLD/VT was 46.22%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 401 trading sessions.
The current GLD/VT drawdown is 1.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -46.22%Mar 2009 | 8mo 11d | 1y 7mo | 2y 3moJul 2008 - Oct 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -30.97%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 16dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.83%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.06%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 2mo | 1y 7moMay 2011 - Dec 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.37%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 11d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.22, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.08, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
GLD/VT correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 26, 2008 | 0.93 |
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