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Golden Butterfly Global
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.01%3.71%-6.32%4.77%1.81%-2.34%6.27%
20253.48%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%
20236.75%-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
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.


Golden Butterfly Global Risk / Return Rank: 3131
Overall Rank
Golden Butterfly Global Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Golden Butterfly Global Sortino Ratio Rank: 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
Golden Butterfly Global Omega Ratio Rank: 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
Golden Butterfly Global Calmar Ratio Rank: 3131
Calmar Ratio Rank
Golden Butterfly Global Martin Ratio Rank: 3434
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Golden Butterfly Global and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
351.161.711.201.624.86
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
311.071.451.221.423.60
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
601.732.541.302.9710.46
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
702.102.831.382.9313.45
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
551.692.311.312.349.11

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Golden Butterfly Global Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.97
  • 5-Year: 0.80
  • 10-Year: 0.88
  • All Time: 0.77

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.64 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Golden Butterfly Global compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Golden Butterfly Global provided a 1.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.91%2.02%2.06%1.98%1.88%1.64%1.52%1.92%2.08%1.75%1.83%1.87%
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
28d4mo 4d
5mo 2dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020
Bear market2022
-20.12%Sep 2022
10mo 16d1y 2mo
2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023
2011 correction2011
-13.50%Oct 2011
5mo 4d4mo 1d
9mo 5dMay 2011 - Feb 2012
2016 correction2016
-12.90%Jan 2016
8mo 6d5mo 13d
1y 1moMay 2015 - Jul 2016
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-12.85%Dec 2018
10mo 29d5mo 27d
1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019

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 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

Golden Butterfly Global has a 0.76 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

BND
-0.07
IAU
0.04
VXUS
0.81
VBR
0.83
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Golden Butterfly Global. VXUS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.89, while BND has the lowest at 0.09.

BND
0.09
IAU
0.40
VBR
0.85
VTI
0.87
VXUS
0.89

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 31, 2011
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