Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 25% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 25% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GB_BR, 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, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of VT
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the GB_BR returned 2.10% Year-To-Date and 6.90% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio GB_BR | -0.40% | -4.02% | 2.10% | 5.36% | 18.46% | 12.36% | 6.70% | 6.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -1.94% | -9.01% | 8.34% | 20.10% | 50.07% | 32.68% | 21.72% | 14.14% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | -0.23% | -3.83% | -0.97% | 1.25% | 26.32% | 16.97% | 9.38% | 11.66% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.61% | -2.26% | 0.69% | -0.72% | -1.22% | -2.76% | -5.75% | -1.34% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.05% | -0.17% | 0.31% | 1.28% | 3.31% | 3.85% | 1.71% | 1.65% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2008, GB_BR's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, GB_BR closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -3.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.91% | 3.98% | -5.75% | 0.27% | 2.10% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.69% | 1.96% | 1.38% | 1.37% | 0.58% | 2.07% | -0.18% | 2.22% | 4.81% | 1.84% | 1.59% | 0.24% | 22.51% |
| 2024 | -0.82% | 0.59% | 3.26% | -1.84% | 2.42% | 0.92% | 3.04% | 1.87% | 2.56% | -0.99% | 0.77% | -2.61% | 9.32% |
| 2023 | 5.45% | -3.59% | 4.32% | 0.73% | -1.49% | 0.86% | 0.93% | -1.70% | -4.22% | -0.17% | 5.49% | 4.05% | 10.53% |
| 2022 | -2.72% | 0.36% | -0.85% | -5.03% | -1.11% | -2.84% | 1.83% | -3.12% | -5.51% | -0.36% | 6.15% | -1.06% | -13.84% |
| 2021 | -1.76% | -2.30% | -0.75% | 2.58% | 2.36% | -0.56% | 1.76% | 0.44% | -2.60% | 2.20% | -0.17% | 1.22% | 2.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
GB_BR has an annualized alpha of 4.49%, beta of 0.17, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2008.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (29.82%) than losses (20.39%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.20 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.20 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.49%
- Beta
- 0.17
- R²
- 0.20
- Upside Capture
- 29.82%
- Downside Capture
- 20.39%
Expense Ratio
GB_BR has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
GB_BR ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.74 | 0.88 | +0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.34 | 1.37 | +0.98 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 1.39 | +0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.95 | 6.43 | +2.51 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 79 | 1.78 | 2.21 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.32 |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 66 | 1.24 | 1.83 | 1.27 | 1.86 | 8.47 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 9 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 95 | 2.57 | 4.23 | 1.54 | 4.08 | 15.52 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GB_BR provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.51% | 2.51% | 2.54% | 2.11% | 1.54% | 0.89% | 1.02% | 1.68% | 1.72% | 1.38% | 1.43% | 1.40% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.80% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
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% |
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.72% | 3.81% | 3.92% | 2.99% | 1.30% | 0.26% | 0.94% | 2.12% | 1.72% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.54% |
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 GB_BR. 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 GB_BR was 19.85%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 427 trading sessions.
The current GB_BR drawdown is 5.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.85% | Nov 10, 2021 | 238 | Oct 20, 2022 | 427 | Jul 5, 2024 | 665 |
| -14.64% | Jul 15, 2008 | 86 | Nov 12, 2008 | 180 | Aug 3, 2009 | 266 |
| -11.49% | Mar 9, 2020 | 8 | Mar 18, 2020 | 26 | Apr 24, 2020 | 34 |
| -9.29% | Oct 5, 2012 | 180 | Jun 26, 2013 | 254 | Jun 30, 2014 | 434 |
| -8.11% | Sep 7, 2016 | 71 | Dec 15, 2016 | 156 | Aug 1, 2017 | 227 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | IAU | SHY | TLT | VT | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.05 | -0.17 | -0.26 | 0.95 | 0.40 |
| IAU | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.20 | 0.13 | 0.74 |
| SHY | -0.17 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.59 | -0.14 | 0.38 |
| TLT | -0.26 | 0.20 | 0.59 | 1.00 | -0.25 | 0.45 |
| VT | 0.95 | 0.13 | -0.14 | -0.25 | 1.00 | 0.48 |
| Portfolio | 0.40 | 0.74 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 1.00 |