Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in S Thig Test 1 4Percent, 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, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of GLDM
Returns By Period
| 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 S Thig Test 1 4Percent | 0.05% | -3.22% | 4.22% | 4.77% | 12.94% | 19.11% | 13.92% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ADP Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 1.36% | -4.89% | -20.03% | -28.58% | -31.93% | 0.26% | 3.69% | 10.95% |
IBM International Business Machines Corporation | 2.06% | 1.17% | -15.74% | -12.48% | 1.74% | 27.71% | 18.92% | 10.02% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.50% | -0.86% | 9.31% | 6.98% | 20.02% | 14.75% | 11.01% | 9.89% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.53% | -6.14% | 6.01% | 6.51% | 3.19% | 5.77% | 6.56% | 7.15% |
LRN Stride, Inc. | 0.88% | 3.45% | 38.06% | -38.28% | -31.68% | 31.85% | 23.07% | 24.59% |
NFG National Fuel Gas Company | 1.69% | 2.21% | 18.63% | 4.26% | 21.02% | 21.90% | 17.17% | 10.42% |
NWG NatWest Group plc | -1.67% | -0.08% | -8.88% | 11.67% | 33.44% | 41.39% | 30.89% | 15.30% |
WMT Walmart Inc. | 0.84% | -1.46% | 13.14% | 24.19% | 41.38% | 37.98% | 24.34% | 20.62% |
PAYX Paychex, Inc. | 0.87% | -4.04% | -17.41% | -24.20% | -38.73% | -3.26% | 1.42% | 8.80% |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1.95% | 0.62% | 3.69% | 17.63% | 31.64% | 18.25% | 12.05% | 14.28% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2018, S Thig Test 1 4Percent's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Jan 2019 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, S Thig Test 1 4Percent closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.82% | 2.92% | -4.81% | 0.53% | 4.22% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.19% | 3.84% | 0.73% | 2.54% | 2.37% | -0.03% | -0.85% | 1.84% | 2.61% | -2.04% | 2.69% | -0.28% | 20.00% |
| 2024 | 0.51% | 1.93% | 4.76% | 0.02% | 3.55% | 0.06% | 5.25% | 4.21% | 3.16% | 0.83% | 3.94% | -3.06% | 27.86% |
| 2023 | 3.71% | -3.61% | 3.42% | 0.47% | -2.58% | 0.54% | 3.48% | -0.42% | -3.52% | 1.03% | 4.15% | 2.77% | 9.38% |
| 2022 | -3.25% | -0.61% | 3.71% | -1.48% | -0.47% | -2.73% | 4.00% | -2.60% | -6.70% | 2.76% | 6.92% | -2.75% | -3.94% |
| 2021 | -2.13% | -0.60% | 5.90% | 1.82% | 2.64% | -0.81% | 2.03% | 2.92% | -2.09% | 2.60% | -0.69% | 5.90% | 18.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
S Thig Test 1 4Percent has an annualized alpha of 8.23%, beta of 0.41, and R² of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2018.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (57.16%) than losses (37.14%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.23% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.41 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
- 8.23%
- Beta
- 0.41
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 57.16%
- Downside Capture
- 37.14%
Expense Ratio
S Thig Test 1 4Percent has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
S Thig Test 1 4Percent ranks 42 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.16 | 0.88 | +0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.60 | 1.37 | +0.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.86 | 1.39 | +0.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.66 | 6.43 | -0.77 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADP Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 3 | -1.42 | -1.98 | 0.75 | -0.86 | -1.78 |
IBM International Business Machines Corporation | 39 | 0.05 | 0.29 | 1.04 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 62 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 2.24 | 5.38 |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 16 | 0.23 | 0.43 | 1.05 | 0.30 | 0.71 |
LRN Stride, Inc. | 24 | -0.47 | -0.10 | 0.97 | -0.48 | -0.81 |
NFG National Fuel Gas Company | 67 | 1.00 | 1.48 | 1.19 | 1.30 | 2.83 |
NWG NatWest Group plc | 69 | 1.04 | 1.51 | 1.19 | 1.47 | 4.50 |
WMT Walmart Inc. | 87 | 1.72 | 2.65 | 1.33 | 3.92 | 10.75 |
PAYX Paychex, Inc. | 3 | -1.48 | -2.13 | 0.73 | -0.88 | -1.62 |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 74 | 1.13 | 1.55 | 1.24 | 2.33 | 5.93 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
S Thig Test 1 4Percent provided a 3.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.02% | 2.84% | 1.98% | 2.33% | 2.06% | 1.42% | 2.07% | 2.09% | 1.89% | 1.77% | 2.19% | 2.83% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ADP Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 3.18% | 2.46% | 1.96% | 2.21% | 1.83% | 1.55% | 2.08% | 1.92% | 2.14% | 2.00% | 2.10% | 2.36% |
IBM International Business Machines Corporation | 2.71% | 2.27% | 3.03% | 4.05% | 4.68% | 4.74% | 5.17% | 4.80% | 5.46% | 3.85% | 3.31% | 3.63% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.57% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
XLP State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.66% | 2.75% | 2.77% | 2.63% | 2.47% | 2.28% | 2.50% | 2.57% | 3.04% | 2.62% | 2.53% | 2.52% |
LRN Stride, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NFG National Fuel Gas Company | 2.27% | 2.65% | 3.36% | 3.91% | 2.97% | 2.83% | 4.30% | 3.72% | 3.30% | 3.00% | 2.84% | 3.67% |
NWG NatWest Group plc | 5.73% | 3.69% | 4.36% | 9.42% | 11.57% | 2.74% | 4.59% | 9.75% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
WMT Walmart Inc. | 0.76% | 0.84% | 0.92% | 1.45% | 1.58% | 1.52% | 1.50% | 1.78% | 2.23% | 2.07% | 2.89% | 3.20% |
PAYX Paychex, Inc. | 4.71% | 3.76% | 2.73% | 2.90% | 2.62% | 1.90% | 2.66% | 2.85% | 3.35% | 2.82% | 2.89% | 3.03% |
CSCO Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2.61% | 2.12% | 2.69% | 3.07% | 3.17% | 2.32% | 3.20% | 2.88% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 3.28% | 3.02% |
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 S Thig Test 1 4Percent. 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 S Thig Test 1 4Percent was 16.55%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current S Thig Test 1 4Percent drawdown is 4.36%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.55% | Feb 21, 2020 | 21 | Mar 20, 2020 | 54 | Jun 8, 2020 | 75 |
| -13.01% | Apr 21, 2022 | 121 | Oct 12, 2022 | 286 | Dec 1, 2023 | 407 |
| -7.88% | Aug 11, 2020 | 31 | Sep 23, 2020 | 37 | Nov 13, 2020 | 68 |
| -7.08% | Mar 2, 2026 | 15 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.52% | Dec 4, 2018 | 14 | Dec 24, 2018 | 17 | Jan 18, 2019 | 31 |
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 14 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.62, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | GOVT | GLDM | LRN | PPC | NWG | WMT | NFG | COST | XLU | IBM | CSCO | ADP | PAYX | XLP | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.08 | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.51 | 0.65 |
| GOVT | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.33 | -0.05 | -0.06 | -0.13 | -0.00 | -0.06 | 0.02 | 0.15 | -0.11 | -0.10 | -0.05 | -0.04 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| GLDM | 0.07 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 0.09 | 0.44 |
| LRN | 0.27 | -0.05 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.34 |
| PPC | 0.30 | -0.06 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
| NWG | 0.48 | -0.13 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.30 | 0.16 | 0.20 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.26 | 0.47 |
| WMT | 0.36 | -0.00 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.59 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.59 | 0.48 |
| NFG | 0.38 | -0.06 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.49 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.40 | 0.53 |
| COST | 0.53 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.59 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.58 | 0.54 |
| XLU | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.10 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| IBM | 0.56 | -0.11 | 0.02 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.27 | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.41 | 0.54 |
| CSCO | 0.66 | -0.10 | 0.03 | 0.18 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.40 | 0.33 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.54 |
| ADP | 0.62 | -0.05 | -0.01 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.52 | 0.59 |
| PAYX | 0.62 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.61 |
| XLP | 0.51 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.59 | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.71 |
| Portfolio | 0.65 | 0.17 | 0.44 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.65 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 1.00 |