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SCHD SCHP IAU
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SCHP 10.00%IAU 10.00%SCHD 80.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SCHD SCHP IAU, 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 SCHD SCHP IAU returned 15.01% Year-To-Date and 11.92% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.64%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
SCHD SCHP IAU
-1.11%1.07%15.01%15.31%24.71%15.50%8.59%11.92%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
-3.63%-8.18%0.06%2.63%30.01%29.73%17.65%12.97%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.89%2.41%18.75%18.75%26.41%15.14%8.31%12.64%
SCHP
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF
-0.45%-0.40%1.15%0.99%5.00%3.81%1.04%2.57%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, SCHD SCHP IAU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, SCHD SCHP IAU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.26%6.25%-3.37%3.57%0.95%-1.03%15.01%
20252.30%2.44%0.14%-5.57%0.98%1.91%-0.05%4.94%0.19%-1.22%3.07%0.53%9.70%
20240.01%1.40%4.66%-3.46%1.97%0.08%5.68%2.19%1.38%0.39%3.41%-5.64%12.15%
20232.44%-3.33%0.29%-0.55%-3.54%3.98%3.58%-1.40%-4.04%-2.38%5.53%5.39%5.39%
2022-2.56%-0.84%2.32%-3.72%2.67%-6.86%3.32%-2.74%-6.92%8.92%6.52%-2.62%-3.82%
2021-1.01%4.07%7.23%2.27%3.46%-1.48%1.04%1.65%-3.35%3.78%-1.64%6.22%23.93%

Benchmark Metrics

SCHD SCHP IAU has an annualized alpha of 2.95%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (72.25%) than losses (68.02%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.95% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.65 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
2.95%
Beta
0.65
0.78
Upside Capture
72.25%
Downside Capture
68.02%

Expense Ratio

SCHD SCHP IAU 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

SCHD SCHP IAU ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% 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.


SCHD SCHP IAU Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
SCHD SCHP IAU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SCHD SCHP IAU Sortino Ratio Rank: 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
SCHD SCHP IAU Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
SCHD SCHP IAU Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
SCHD SCHP IAU Martin Ratio Rank: 6969
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 SCHD SCHP IAU and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.70

2.01

+0.69

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

4.16

2.71

+1.44

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.50

1.36

+0.14

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.69

2.69

+2.00

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

15.56

12.34

+3.21


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
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
311.071.451.221.423.60
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
872.553.941.466.0714.90
SCHP
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF
461.372.061.242.357.17

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.

SCHD SCHP IAU Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.70
  • 5-Year: 0.72
  • 10-Year: 0.89
  • All Time: 0.94

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 1.65 to 2.54, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SCHD SCHP IAU 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

SCHD SCHP IAU provided a 3.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.02%3.46%3.21%3.10%3.43%2.66%2.64%2.58%2.68%2.29%2.45%2.41%
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%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.27%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
SCHP
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF
4.00%4.06%2.99%3.02%7.19%4.39%1.11%2.02%2.26%1.90%1.38%0.28%

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 SCHD SCHP IAU. 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 SCHD SCHP IAU was 26.77%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.

The current SCHD SCHP IAU drawdown is 1.69%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-26.77%Mar 2020
1mo 29d4mo 15d
6mo 14dJan 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-15.64%Sep 2022
8mo 21d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-13.79%Dec 2018
10mo 29d3mo 8d
1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019
2015 correction2015
-11.99%Aug 2015
7mo 4d6mo 19d
1y 1moJan 2015 - Mar 2016
2025 selloff2025
-11.87%Apr 2025
4mo 7d4mo 16d
8mo 23dDec 2024 - Aug 2025

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.52, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.23

1.18

1.16

1.14

1.16

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.16, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

SCHD SCHP IAU correlation to the S&P 500 Index

SCHD SCHP IAU has a 0.40 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

0.40

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.56

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.70

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.76

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2011

0.81


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.82, while SCHP has the lowest at -0.04.

SCHP
-0.04
IAU
0.05
SCHD
0.82

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. SCHD SCHP IAU. SCHD has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.98, while SCHP has the lowest at 0.03.

SCHP
0.03
IAU
0.19
SCHD
0.98

Asset Correlations Table

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

SCHPIAUSCHD
SCHP1.000.34-0.05
IAU0.341.000.04
SCHD-0.050.041.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 21, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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