Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Golden Butterfly Global, 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 Golden Butterfly Global returned 6.27% Year-To-Date and 10.33% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.85% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio Golden Butterfly Global | -2.34% | -2.26% | 6.27% | 7.53% | 22.31% | 17.83% | 9.31% | 10.33% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.45% | -0.64% | -0.05% | 0.11% | 4.90% | 3.80% | 0.02% | 1.56% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -3.63% | -8.61% | 0.06% | 2.63% | 30.01% | 29.73% | 17.65% | 12.97% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | -1.10% | 0.32% | 11.27% | 11.31% | 24.65% | 15.91% | 7.88% | 10.33% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -2.68% | 0.14% | 8.72% | 8.29% | 24.59% | 21.08% | 12.19% | 14.71% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -3.73% | -2.81% | 10.17% | 12.29% | 25.97% | 17.71% | 7.67% | 9.19% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, Golden Butterfly Global's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Golden Butterfly Global closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.01% | 3.71% | -6.32% | 4.77% | 1.81% | -2.34% | 6.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.48% | 0.07% | -0.09% | 0.92% | 3.03% | 2.94% | 0.45% | 3.61% | 4.03% | 1.39% | 1.84% | 1.01% | 25.04% |
| 2024 | -0.92% | 2.26% | 4.31% | -2.39% | 3.21% | 0.15% | 4.19% | 1.62% | 2.55% | -0.87% | 2.63% | -3.45% | 13.72% |
| 2023 | 6.75% | -3.40% | 2.04% | 0.70% | -1.80% | 3.65% | 3.02% | -2.34% | -4.07% | -1.00% | 6.58% | 4.98% | 15.31% |
| 2022 | -3.41% | 0.29% | 0.63% | -5.60% | 0.11% | -5.91% | 4.53% | -3.35% | -7.31% | 4.11% | 7.16% | -2.41% | -11.63% |
| 2021 | -0.42% | 1.35% | 1.89% | 3.27% | 2.72% | -1.10% | 0.53% | 1.22% | -2.95% | 3.13% | -1.86% | 3.07% | 11.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Golden Butterfly Global has an annualized alpha of 1.52%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 65.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 1.52%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 61.98%
- Downside Capture
- 65.28%
Expense Ratio
Golden Butterfly Global has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
Golden Butterfly Global ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Golden Butterfly Global and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.97 | 2.01 | -0.03 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.63 | 2.71 | -0.08 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.36 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.69 | -0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.36 | 12.34 | -1.99 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 35 | 1.16 | 1.71 | 1.20 | 1.62 | 4.86 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 31 | 1.07 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 60 | 1.73 | 2.54 | 1.30 | 2.97 | 10.46 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 70 | 2.10 | 2.83 | 1.38 | 2.93 | 13.45 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 55 | 1.69 | 2.31 | 1.31 | 2.34 | 9.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Golden Butterfly Global provided a 1.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.91% | 2.02% | 2.06% | 1.98% | 1.88% | 1.64% | 1.52% | 1.92% | 2.08% | 1.75% | 1.83% | 1.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.98% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.77% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.04% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.75% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 Golden Butterfly Global. 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 Golden Butterfly Global was 23.64%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 85 trading sessions.
The current Golden Butterfly Global drawdown is 2.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -23.64%Mar 2020 | 28d | 4mo 4d | 5mo 2dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.12%Sep 2022 | 10mo 16d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2011 correction2011 | -13.50%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 1d | 9mo 5dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.90%Jan 2016 | 8mo 6d | 5mo 13d | 1y 1moMay 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.85%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 5mo 27d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.31 | 1.33 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.33, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Golden Butterfly Global correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.82 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 31, 2011 | 0.85 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BND has the lowest at -0.07.
Asset Correlations Table
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