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15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VGIT 60.00%IAU 10.00%IJS 15.00%SCHD 15.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT, 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 Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of SCHD

Returns By Period

As of Apr 1, 2026, the 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT returned 3.40% Year-To-Date and 5.95% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.91%-5.09%-4.63%-2.39%16.33%16.69%10.18%12.16%
Portfolio
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT
0.94%-3.14%3.40%6.04%12.60%8.54%4.40%5.95%
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
0.20%-1.66%-0.03%1.07%4.13%3.29%0.32%1.32%
IJS
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF
2.19%-3.37%4.34%7.80%23.41%9.98%4.72%9.34%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.66%-2.61%12.79%14.49%13.97%12.05%8.44%12.31%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
3.80%-11.01%8.61%21.15%49.53%33.12%21.78%14.08%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.48%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.1 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +4.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.47%3.17%-3.14%3.40%
20251.56%0.91%0.24%-0.70%0.29%1.73%-0.11%3.53%1.36%0.34%1.91%0.28%11.86%
2024-0.76%-0.27%2.37%-2.56%1.99%0.20%4.67%1.05%1.45%-1.24%2.42%-2.95%6.26%
20234.11%-2.76%1.41%0.04%-1.93%1.06%1.70%-1.23%-3.07%-1.30%4.36%4.64%6.82%
2022-2.19%0.39%-1.25%-3.26%0.98%-3.08%2.76%-3.04%-5.00%3.21%4.00%-1.76%-8.38%
20210.21%1.19%1.62%1.35%2.05%-0.94%0.40%0.39%-1.69%0.80%-0.52%1.80%6.79%

Benchmark Metrics

15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT has an annualized alpha of 2.65%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (32.87%) than losses (31.81%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.48 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
  • R² of 0.48 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
2.65%
Beta
0.24
0.48
Upside Capture
32.87%
Downside Capture
31.81%

Expense Ratio

15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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

15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT Risk / Return Rank: 8686
Overall Rank
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8888
Sharpe Ratio Rank
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT Sortino Ratio Rank: 9191
Sortino Ratio Rank
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT Omega Ratio Rank: 8686
Omega Ratio Rank
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT Calmar Ratio Rank: 8585
Calmar Ratio Rank
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.83

0.90

+0.93

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.63

1.39

+1.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.81

1.40

+1.41

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.24

6.61

+3.63


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
641.091.631.191.785.53
IJS
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF
610.991.511.201.525.74
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
520.891.351.191.193.99
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
871.802.241.332.699.97

Sharpe Ratio

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.

15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT Sharpe ratios as of Apr 1, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.83
  • 5-Year: 0.63
  • 10-Year: 0.92
  • All Time: 0.97

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 0.97 to 1.64, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT provided a 3.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.02%3.09%3.02%2.37%1.77%1.66%1.96%2.04%1.95%1.61%1.63%1.70%
VGIT
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF
3.81%3.79%3.67%2.73%1.74%1.69%2.23%2.24%2.05%1.67%1.69%1.69%
IJS
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF
1.42%1.62%1.78%1.42%1.46%1.52%1.00%1.66%1.75%1.41%1.22%1.59%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.44%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT. 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 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT was 14.22%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 449 trading sessions.

The current 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT drawdown is 3.14%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-14.22%Nov 8, 2021223Sep 27, 2022449Jul 12, 2024672
-9.38%Feb 24, 202018Mar 18, 202048May 27, 202066
-4.95%Aug 28, 201882Dec 24, 201825Jan 31, 2019107
-4.72%Dec 2, 202487Apr 8, 202543Jun 10, 2025130
-4.57%Apr 16, 201592Aug 25, 2015130Mar 2, 2016222

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.41, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkIAUVGITIJSSCHDPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.04-0.180.770.830.65
IAU0.041.000.330.030.030.45
VGIT-0.180.331.00-0.19-0.170.32
IJS0.770.03-0.191.000.790.75
SCHD0.830.03-0.170.791.000.72
Portfolio0.650.450.320.750.721.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 21, 2011