Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GC=F Gold Futures | 33.35% | |
^GSPC S&P 500 Index | 33.35% | |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 33.30% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold Stocks Cash, 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
| 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 Gold Stocks Cash | 0.18% | -0.29% | 3.33% | 3.51% | 9.22% | 7.83% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
^GSPC S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
GC=F Gold Futures | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.02% | 0.19% | 0.55% | 0.80% | 3.29% | 4.15% | 1.74% | 1.65% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2022, Gold Stocks Cash's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Gold Stocks Cash closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.52% | -0.11% | -1.80% | 3.60% | 1.89% | -0.73% | 3.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.02% | -0.24% | -1.77% | 0.01% | 1.96% | 1.90% | 0.69% | 0.94% | 1.30% | 0.87% | 0.19% | 0.08% | 7.13% |
| 2024 | 0.63% | 1.61% | 1.19% | -1.54% | 1.80% | 1.34% | 0.77% | 1.06% | 0.94% | -0.54% | 2.01% | -0.78% | 8.77% |
| 2023 | 2.32% | -1.17% | 1.72% | 0.57% | -0.04% | 2.02% | 1.15% | -0.47% | -1.68% | -0.62% | 3.28% | 1.90% | 9.21% |
| 2022 | 0.61% | 0.82% | 1.35% | -3.74% | 0.21% | -2.86% | 3.16% | -1.75% | -3.59% | 2.60% | 2.09% | -2.08% | -3.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold Stocks Cash has an annualized alpha of 1.30%, beta of 0.33, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2022.
- This portfolio participated in 37.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 32.59% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.33 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.30%
- Beta
- 0.33
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 32.59%
- Downside Capture
- 37.38%
Expense Ratio
Gold Stocks Cash has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
Gold Stocks Cash ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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 Gold Stocks Cash 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 | 2.03 | 1.86 | +0.17 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.93 | 2.53 | +0.40 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.34 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.88 | 2.53 | +0.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.12 | 11.37 | +1.75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 Index | 71 | 1.86 | 2.53 | 1.34 | 2.53 | 11.37 |
GC=F Gold Futures | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 85 | 2.43 | 3.97 | 1.50 | 3.64 | 14.45 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold Stocks Cash provided a 1.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.23% | 1.27% | 1.30% | 1.00% | 0.43% | 0.09% | 0.31% | 0.71% | 0.57% | 0.33% | 0.24% | 0.18% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
^GSPC S&P 500 Index | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GC=F Gold Futures | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.68% | 3.81% | 3.92% | 2.99% | 1.30% | 0.26% | 0.94% | 2.12% | 1.72% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.54% |
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 Gold Stocks Cash. 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 Gold Stocks Cash was 9.46%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 290 trading sessions.
The current Gold Stocks Cash drawdown is 0.86%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -9.46%Oct 2022 | 6mo 18d | 1y 1mo | 1y 8moMar 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -6.17%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.05%Mar 2026 | 1mo 18d | 15d | 2mo 3dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -2.51%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.96%Apr 2024 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.08 | 1.10 | 1.31 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.31, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Gold Stocks Cash correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 31, 2022 | 0.96 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ^GSPC has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while GC=F has the lowest at -0.05.
Asset Correlations Table
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