GLD and BTC

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD and BTC, 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.

As of Apr 2, 2026, the GLD and BTC returned -1.45% Year-To-Date and 40.13% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, GLD and BTC's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +4.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +179.6%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -31.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, GLD and BTC closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +29.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -18.4%.

GLD and BTC has an annualized alpha of 41.80%, beta of 0.23, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.

• This portfolio captured 149.59% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 14.74% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.23 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 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 0.02 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.

GLD and BTC has an expense ratio of 0.28%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

GLD and BTC ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% 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.

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.

GLD and BTC Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.13
• 5-Year: 0.95
• 10-Year: 1.51
• All Time: 1.42

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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 GLD and BTC compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the GLD and BTC. 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 GLD and BTC was 54.62%, occurring on Aug 18, 2015. Recovery took 623 trading sessions.

The current GLD and BTC drawdown is 14.62%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.