Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 3% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 12% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 7% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 32% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 26% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 85/15 6 Asset, 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 Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of SCHD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 9, 2026, the 85/15 6 Asset returned 5.58% Year-To-Date and 11.09% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.51% | -0.19% | -0.92% | 0.43% | 36.13% | 18.22% | 10.44% | 12.72% |
Portfolio 85/15 6 Asset | 2.17% | 0.33% | 5.58% | 7.90% | 36.43% | 16.29% | 9.17% | 11.09% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 2.54% | 0.14% | -0.16% | 1.17% | 38.52% | 19.58% | 10.83% | 14.19% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 4.11% | 2.99% | 7.79% | 11.11% | 50.91% | 17.40% | 8.25% | 9.50% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.66% | -8.00% | 9.70% | 16.82% | 58.12% | 32.76% | 21.80% | 14.05% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.19% | -0.64% | 0.50% | 1.20% | 5.72% | 3.37% | 0.30% | 1.68% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.98% | 0.33% | 13.46% | 15.67% | 31.80% | 12.37% | 8.29% | 12.43% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.00% | 0.29% | 0.93% | 1.82% | 3.96% | 4.69% | 3.30% | 2.13% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, 85/15 6 Asset's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 85/15 6 Asset closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.60% | 3.40% | -5.18% | 2.94% | 5.58% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.78% | 0.79% | -1.24% | -0.61% | 3.47% | 3.39% | 0.44% | 3.41% | 2.70% | 1.05% | 1.27% | 0.87% | 19.77% |
| 2024 | -0.16% | 2.71% | 3.53% | -2.95% | 3.29% | 0.89% | 3.21% | 2.12% | 2.04% | -1.34% | 2.96% | -3.37% | 13.34% |
| 2023 | 5.69% | -3.24% | 2.31% | 0.82% | -1.81% | 4.22% | 3.18% | -2.22% | -3.89% | -2.14% | 7.11% | 4.80% | 14.98% |
| 2022 | -3.59% | -1.61% | 1.30% | -6.05% | 0.97% | -6.57% | 4.82% | -3.45% | -7.73% | 5.45% | 7.44% | -3.03% | -12.62% |
| 2021 | -0.55% | 2.20% | 3.33% | 3.14% | 2.14% | 0.09% | 0.71% | 1.69% | -3.42% | 3.87% | -2.02% | 3.81% | 15.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
85/15 6 Asset has an annualized alpha of 1.21%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio participated in 75.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.56% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.21%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 73.56%
- Downside Capture
- 75.85%
Expense Ratio
85/15 6 Asset has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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
85/15 6 Asset ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.08 | 2.19 | +0.89 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.90 | 3.49 | +1.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.67 | 1.48 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.55 | 3.70 | +0.85 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.80 | 16.45 | +3.35 |
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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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 79 | 2.23 | 3.56 | 1.49 | 4.02 | 17.55 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 89 | 3.18 | 4.56 | 1.63 | 4.07 | 16.43 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 58 | 2.13 | 2.54 | 1.38 | 2.89 | 10.15 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 33 | 1.42 | 2.09 | 1.25 | 1.57 | 5.07 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 80 | 2.32 | 3.71 | 1.45 | 5.81 | 14.18 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.40 | 252.58 | 178.89 | 365.78 | 4,106.73 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
85/15 6 Asset provided a 2.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.37% | 2.54% | 2.60% | 2.52% | 2.37% | 2.00% | 1.94% | 2.35% | 2.48% | 2.11% | 2.26% | 2.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.13% | 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 | 2.82% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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% |
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% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.42% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.95% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
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 85/15 6 Asset. 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 85/15 6 Asset was 26.84%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current 85/15 6 Asset drawdown is 2.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.84% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 93 | Aug 4, 2020 | 116 |
| -20.82% | Jan 5, 2022 | 194 | Oct 12, 2022 | 303 | Dec 27, 2023 | 497 |
| -14.94% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 310 |
| -12.96% | May 18, 2015 | 171 | Jan 20, 2016 | 119 | Jul 11, 2016 | 290 |
| -11.65% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 59 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.34, 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 | BIL | BND | IAU | SCHD | VXUS | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | -0.06 | 0.04 | 0.82 | 0.81 | 0.99 | 0.93 |
| BIL | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 0.01 |
| BND | -0.06 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.32 | -0.07 | -0.01 | -0.05 | 0.03 |
| IAU | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.21 |
| SCHD | 0.82 | 0.00 | -0.07 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.82 | 0.87 |
| VXUS | 0.81 | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.20 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.93 |
| VTI | 0.99 | -0.00 | -0.05 | 0.05 | 0.82 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.21 | 0.87 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 1.00 |