Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 20% | |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 20% | |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Crypto Portfolio, 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 Aug 7, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of ETH-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 1, 2026, the Crypto Portfolio returned -10.38% Year-To-Date and 49.87% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.91% | -5.09% | -4.63% | -2.39% | 16.33% | 16.69% | 10.18% | 12.16% |
Portfolio Crypto Portfolio | 2.52% | -1.70% | -10.38% | -17.89% | 14.66% | 20.10% | 10.92% | 49.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 2.93% | -5.00% | -4.01% | -1.66% | 18.11% | 17.84% | 10.46% | 13.60% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -1.74% | 0.05% | 0.95% | 4.24% | 3.59% | 0.24% | 1.67% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 2.33% | 3.83% | -21.95% | -40.13% | -17.26% | 33.86% | 3.06% | 66.39% |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 4.42% | 8.99% | -28.75% | -49.01% | 16.02% | 5.08% | 1.44% | 68.33% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 3.30% | -8.61% | 2.75% | 8.94% | 30.06% | 16.07% | 8.57% | 9.37% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 8, 2015, Crypto Portfolio's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +5.12%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.2 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Feb 2016 with a return of +77.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Crypto Portfolio closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 11, 2016 with a return of +21.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -24.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.96% | -4.61% | -2.17% | -10.38% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.39% | -9.42% | -4.22% | 3.24% | 12.42% | 2.02% | 11.42% | 5.17% | 0.65% | -1.30% | -7.14% | -0.03% | 14.75% |
| 2024 | 0.10% | 19.42% | 7.25% | -8.60% | 9.04% | -2.70% | 0.89% | -4.70% | 2.91% | -0.21% | 18.85% | -4.65% | 39.11% |
| 2023 | 18.34% | -1.24% | 9.94% | 1.94% | -2.26% | 5.17% | -0.29% | -5.74% | -1.35% | 5.94% | 9.03% | 7.91% | 55.59% |
| 2022 | -11.06% | 2.33% | 3.46% | -10.77% | -7.67% | -17.12% | 17.93% | -6.95% | -8.66% | 7.36% | -2.89% | -4.01% | -35.51% |
| 2021 | 17.86% | 10.25% | 17.69% | 10.66% | -6.15% | -5.04% | 6.61% | 11.41% | -6.67% | 19.11% | -0.74% | -8.55% | 80.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Crypto Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 41.06%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 2015.
- This portfolio captured 162.28% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 11.12% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- R² of 0.15 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
- 41.06%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.15
- Upside Capture
- 162.28%
- Downside Capture
- 11.12%
Expense Ratio
Crypto Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.02%, 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
Crypto Portfolio ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.55 | 0.90 | -0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.98 | 1.39 | -0.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.21 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.83 | 1.40 | -2.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.59 | 6.61 | -8.20 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 65 | 0.96 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.26 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 59 | 0.99 | 1.41 | 1.18 | 1.81 | 4.98 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 45 | -0.39 | -0.29 | 0.97 | -1.12 | -2.03 |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 77 | 0.21 | 0.88 | 1.09 | -0.91 | -1.56 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 87 | 1.72 | 2.35 | 1.35 | 2.50 | 9.82 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Crypto Portfolio provided a 1.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.60% | 1.64% | 1.66% | 1.54% | 1.44% | 1.30% | 1.17% | 1.51% | 1.64% | 1.40% | 1.50% | 1.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.17% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.91% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.93% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
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 Crypto Portfolio. 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 Crypto Portfolio was 54.95%, occurring on Dec 15, 2018. Recovery took 595 trading sessions.
The current Crypto Portfolio drawdown is 21.84%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -54.95% | Jan 14, 2018 | 336 | Dec 15, 2018 | 595 | Aug 1, 2020 | 931 |
| -47.55% | Nov 9, 2021 | 366 | Nov 9, 2022 | 475 | Feb 27, 2024 | 841 |
| -27.4% | Jun 13, 2017 | 34 | Jul 16, 2017 | 43 | Aug 28, 2017 | 77 |
| -27.3% | May 12, 2021 | 70 | Jul 20, 2021 | 87 | Oct 15, 2021 | 157 |
| -25.94% | Dec 17, 2024 | 113 | Apr 8, 2025 | 92 | Jul 9, 2025 | 205 |
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. 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 | BND | BTC-USD | ETH-USD | VEA | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.80 | 0.99 | 0.39 |
| BND | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| BTC-USD | 0.20 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.81 |
| ETH-USD | 0.22 | 0.03 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.91 |
| VEA | 0.80 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.33 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.33 |
| Portfolio | 0.39 | 0.06 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 1.00 |
AI Insight on Diversification
The portfolio is moderately diversified but leans toward concentration in its cryptocurrency holdings. The correlation matrix reveals that BTC-USD and ETH-USD are highly correlated with each other (0.65), and both have very strong correlations with the overall portfolio (0.81 and 0.91 respectively). This indicates that these two crypto assets dominate the portfolio’s behavior and significantly influence its risk and return profile.
In contrast, the traditional asset classes—BND (bonds), VTI (U.S. stocks), and VEA (international stocks)—show very low correlations with the cryptocurrencies (ranging from 0.03 to 0.18). These low correlations suggest that these positions provide some diversification benefits by reducing the portfolio’s overall sensitivity to crypto market swings. However, the correlations among the traditional assets themselves are higher, particularly between VTI and VEA (0.76), indicating less diversification within the equity portion of the portfolio.
The portfolio’s correlation with BND is quite low (0.06), which means bonds contribute to diversification and risk mitigation. The moderate correlations with VTI and VEA (both 0.33) show that equities have a smaller but meaningful influence on the portfolio compared to cryptocurrencies.
Overall, while the inclusion of bonds and equities adds diversification, the portfolio remains heavily influenced by the crypto positions, making it more concentrated and potentially more volatile. The dominance of BTC and ETH correlations with the portfolio suggests that risk management should focus on these assets, as their performance largely drives the portfolio’s outcomes.