Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds | 60% |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 15% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 15% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
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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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT returned 5.48% Year-To-Date and 5.98% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT | 0.26% | 0.64% | 5.48% | 5.18% | 14.19% | 9.56% | 4.10% | 5.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.08% | -9.54% | -2.44% | -2.22% | 22.32% | 29.07% | 17.23% | 12.31% |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 1.07% | 6.34% | 19.33% | 16.46% | 41.83% | 14.27% | 6.19% | 10.54% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.89% | 3.21% | 20.66% | 19.57% | 26.72% | 14.90% | 8.75% | 12.91% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | -0.12% | 0.16% | -0.29% | 0.04% | 3.43% | 3.69% | 0.01% | 1.20% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.47% | 3.17% | -3.15% | 1.85% | 0.21% | -0.04% | 5.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.56% | 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% |
| 2023 | 4.11% | -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% |
| 2021 | 0.21% | 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 2.50%, beta of 0.25, and R2 of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (31.84%) than losses (31.51%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.25 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
- 2.50%
- Beta
- 0.25
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 31.84%
- Downside Capture
- 31.51%
Expense Ratio
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT 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
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT 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 | 2.21 | 1.86 | +0.35 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.26 | 2.53 | +0.73 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.34 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.03 | 2.53 | +0.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.45 | 11.37 | -0.92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 26 | 0.89 | 1.25 | 1.19 | 0.99 | 2.83 |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 77 | 2.13 | 3.02 | 1.36 | 4.22 | 13.93 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 86 | 2.41 | 3.72 | 1.43 | 5.70 | 13.97 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 28 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.17 | 1.13 | 3.18 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT provided a 2.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.99% | 3.09% | 3.02% | 2.37% | 1.77% | 1.66% | 1.96% | 2.04% | 1.95% | 1.61% | 1.63% | 1.70% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 1.25% | 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 | 3.22% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.86% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
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 1.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -14.22%Sep 2022 | 10mo 23d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -9.38%Mar 2020 | 23d | 2mo 10d | 3mo 3dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -4.95%Dec 2018 | 3mo 28d | 1mo 8d | 5mo 6dAug 2018 - Jan 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -4.72%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 2mo 3d | 6mo 10dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2015 pullback2015 | -4.57%Aug 2015 | 4mo 11d | 6mo 10d | 10mo 21dApr 2015 - Mar 2016 |
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. 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 | 1.49 | 1.48 | 1.49 | 1.57 | 1.62 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.62, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
15%AVUV,15%SCHD,10%IAU,60%VGIT correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.56 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.57 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.61 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.63 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 20, 2011 | 0.65 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.82, while VGIT has the lowest at -0.17.
Asset Correlations Table
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