Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 90% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 26, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of VT
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the GLD/VT returned -0.03% Year-To-Date and 12.09% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio GLD/VT | -0.40% | -3.61% | -0.03% | 3.39% | 23.99% | 18.57% | 10.64% | 12.09% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | -0.23% | -3.01% | -0.97% | 1.52% | 21.33% | 16.97% | 9.38% | 11.66% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2008, GLD/VT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.4 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 54% 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% | 0.66% | -0.03% | ||||||||
| 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 0.11%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2008.
- This portfolio participated in 93.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.31% 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
- 0.11%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 89.31%
- Downside Capture
- 93.46%
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 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 0.88 | +0.60 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.13 | 1.37 | +0.76 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.22 | 1.39 | +0.83 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.79 | 6.43 | +3.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 68 | 1.24 | 1.83 | 1.27 | 1.86 | 8.47 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GLD/VT provided a 1.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.62% | 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 | 1.80% | 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 6.53%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.22% | Jul 1, 2008 | 173 | Mar 9, 2009 | 401 | Oct 8, 2010 | 574 |
| -30.97% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 93 | Aug 4, 2020 | 116 |
| -24.83% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 300 | Dec 26, 2023 | 529 |
| -21.06% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 304 | Dec 18, 2012 | 412 |
| -18.37% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 131 | Jul 3, 2019 | 360 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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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. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | GLD | VT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.95 | 0.93 |
| GLD | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.23 |
| VT | 0.95 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.23 | 0.99 | 1.00 |