Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 34% |
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 33% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 33% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold + Cash + Tech, 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 6, 2026, the Gold + Cash + Tech returned 10.41% Year-To-Date and 14.06% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Gold + Cash + Tech | 0.79% | -0.71% | 10.41% | 10.59% | 30.00% | 23.13% | 15.12% | 14.06% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.01% | 0.29% | 1.54% | 1.78% | 3.88% | 4.62% | 3.42% | 2.19% |
FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 1.73% | 4.37% | 24.80% | 21.50% | 50.91% | 31.72% | 21.10% | 24.92% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.22% | -8.40% | 0.32% | 3.15% | 30.41% | 29.97% | 17.81% | 12.74% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 25, 2013, Gold + Cash + Tech's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Gold + Cash + Tech closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.99% | 2.15% | -5.19% | 5.95% | 6.34% | -2.70% | 10.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.10% | -0.21% | 0.42% | 2.38% | 3.58% | 3.56% | 1.42% | 2.01% | 6.52% | 3.49% | 0.08% | 0.99% | 29.54% |
| 2024 | 0.39% | 1.94% | 3.46% | -0.75% | 3.24% | 2.88% | 1.41% | 1.17% | 2.75% | 1.25% | 1.45% | -0.32% | 20.47% |
| 2023 | 5.30% | -1.52% | 6.09% | 0.33% | 2.60% | 1.61% | 1.88% | -0.99% | -3.60% | 2.10% | 5.41% | 2.33% | 23.22% |
| 2022 | -3.20% | 0.69% | 1.45% | -4.68% | -1.58% | -3.49% | 3.68% | -2.93% | -5.04% | 1.95% | 4.68% | -1.70% | -10.24% |
| 2021 | -1.29% | -1.52% | -0.11% | 2.94% | 2.15% | -0.04% | 1.97% | 1.22% | -3.09% | 3.25% | 0.89% | 2.00% | 8.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold + Cash + Tech has an annualized alpha of 6.33%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 2013.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (53.08%) than losses (30.78%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.33% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.43 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
- 6.33%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 53.08%
- Downside Capture
- 30.78%
Expense Ratio
Gold + Cash + Tech has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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 + Cash + Tech ranks 43 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 Gold + Cash + Tech and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.28 | 1.94 | +0.34 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.86 | 2.63 | +0.23 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.35 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 2.59 | +0.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.77 | 11.84 | -1.07 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.64 | 174.66 | 88.16 | 356.40 | 2,826.06 |
FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 71 | 2.37 | 2.91 | 1.39 | 3.15 | 10.02 |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 34 | 1.15 | 1.54 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 3.82 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold + Cash + Tech provided a 1.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.39% | 1.51% | 1.83% | 1.89% | 0.76% | 0.21% | 0.38% | 1.03% | 0.96% | 0.55% | 0.45% | 0.43% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
FTEC Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.34% | 0.43% | 0.49% | 0.77% | 0.93% | 0.63% | 0.83% | 1.03% | 1.20% | 0.96% | 1.25% | 1.27% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 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 Gold + Cash + Tech. 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 + Cash + Tech was 15.58%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 149 trading sessions.
The current Gold + Cash + Tech drawdown is 4.69%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -15.58%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 7mo 7d | 1y 4moDec 2021 - May 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -13.64%Mar 2020 | 29d | 1mo 29d | 2mo 28dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.23%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 1mo 7d | 3mo 7dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.63%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 27d | 2mo 14dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2016 pullback2016 | -7.23%Jan 2016 | 12mo 1d | 1mo 21d | 1y 1moJan 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 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 | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.28 | 1.32 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.36 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.36, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Gold + Cash + Tech correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.72 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 25, 2013 | 0.71 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. FTEC has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.89, while BIL has the lowest at 0.00.
Asset Correlations Table
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