Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Porfolio Core, 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 Jan 12, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of URTH
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Porfolio Core returned 3.27% Year-To-Date and 8.65% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 Porfolio Core | -0.08% | -2.68% | 3.27% | 6.61% | 20.34% | 13.71% | 7.77% | 8.65% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | -0.05% | -2.93% | -2.18% | 0.30% | 19.38% | 17.29% | 10.45% | 12.20% |
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.69% | -2.89% | 2.27% | 3.51% | 25.33% | 13.42% | 3.61% | 10.00% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.61% | -2.56% | 0.69% | -0.91% | -0.77% | -2.76% | -5.75% | -1.34% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.23% | -1.48% | 0.01% | 0.50% | 3.83% | 2.14% | -0.73% | 0.79% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
DBC Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | 2.27% | 13.20% | 31.17% | 35.71% | 33.85% | 11.56% | 14.82% | 10.42% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.02% | 0.31% | 0.90% | 1.85% | 4.01% | 4.71% | 3.28% | 2.13% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 13, 2012, Porfolio Core's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, Porfolio Core closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.26% | 3.21% | -4.56% | 0.56% | 3.27% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | 0.64% | -0.08% | 0.43% | 1.71% | 2.85% | 0.33% | 2.93% | 4.37% | 1.85% | 1.54% | 0.15% | 21.34% |
| 2024 | -0.86% | 1.48% | 3.54% | -2.56% | 2.85% | 0.73% | 3.79% | 1.24% | 2.11% | -0.91% | 2.52% | -3.36% | 10.75% |
| 2023 | 5.97% | -3.23% | 2.74% | 0.48% | -1.52% | 2.39% | 2.21% | -2.10% | -4.26% | -1.27% | 5.91% | 4.87% | 12.14% |
| 2022 | -3.46% | 0.77% | 0.47% | -5.54% | -0.55% | -4.29% | 3.66% | -3.18% | -6.50% | 2.41% | 5.38% | -2.30% | -13.07% |
| 2021 | -0.61% | -0.16% | -0.04% | 2.93% | 2.25% | 0.06% | 1.23% | 0.74% | -2.48% | 2.99% | -1.25% | 1.96% | 7.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
Porfolio Core has an annualized alpha of 2.49%, beta of 0.37, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 13, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 48.51% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 45.95% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.49% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.37 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
- 2.49%
- Beta
- 0.37
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 45.95%
- Downside Capture
- 48.51%
Expense Ratio
Porfolio Core has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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
Porfolio Core ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.85 | 0.88 | +0.97 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.53 | 1.37 | +1.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.98 | 1.39 | +1.59 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.20 | 6.43 | +4.77 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 62 | 1.12 | 1.68 | 1.25 | 1.70 | 8.10 |
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 60 | 1.10 | 1.64 | 1.21 | 1.99 | 7.27 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 10 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 32 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 2.87 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
DBC Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | 81 | 1.80 | 2.41 | 1.32 | 3.16 | 8.12 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 254.91 | 180.89 | 367.86 | 4,130.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Porfolio Core provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.11% | 2.15% | 2.31% | 2.16% | 1.40% | 0.82% | 0.90% | 1.56% | 1.64% | 1.28% | 1.32% | 1.40% |
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URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 1.52% | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.70% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.52% | 2.16% | 2.30% | 1.88% | 2.15% | 2.35% |
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.15% | 1.35% | 1.48% | 0.94% | 1.04% | 1.26% | 1.40% | 1.26% | 1.38% | 1.54% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.51% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.84% | 3.77% | 3.62% | 2.91% | 1.96% | 0.83% | 1.08% | 2.08% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 1.81% | 1.90% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DBC Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | 2.54% | 3.33% | 5.22% | 4.94% | 0.59% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.59% | 1.30% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.96% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 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 Porfolio Core. 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 Porfolio Core was 19.41%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 366 trading sessions.
The current Porfolio Core drawdown is 4.31%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.41% | Nov 10, 2021 | 238 | Oct 20, 2022 | 366 | Apr 8, 2024 | 604 |
| -16.61% | Feb 24, 2020 | 18 | Mar 18, 2020 | 55 | Jun 5, 2020 | 73 |
| -10.19% | Apr 16, 2015 | 192 | Jan 19, 2016 | 97 | Jun 7, 2016 | 289 |
| -8.69% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 288 |
| -7.65% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 19 | May 6, 2025 | 53 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.88, 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 | BIL | GLD | DBC | TLT | IEF | IWM | URTH | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.29 | -0.20 | -0.18 | 0.83 | 0.86 | 0.66 |
| BIL | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| GLD | 0.03 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.54 |
| DBC | 0.29 | 0.01 | 0.28 | 1.00 | -0.17 | -0.15 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| TLT | -0.20 | 0.00 | 0.26 | -0.17 | 1.00 | 0.92 | -0.18 | -0.14 | 0.25 |
| IEF | -0.18 | 0.01 | 0.32 | -0.15 | 0.92 | 1.00 | -0.17 | -0.12 | 0.28 |
| IWM | 0.83 | -0.02 | 0.04 | 0.29 | -0.18 | -0.17 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.68 |
| URTH | 0.86 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.29 | -0.14 | -0.12 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.74 |
| Portfolio | 0.66 | 0.03 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 1.00 |