Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 15% |
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | Inverse Equities | 15% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in voo spxs gld, 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 voo spxs gld returned 5.83% Year-To-Date and 11.19% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.25% | 7.86% | 7.47% | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio voo spxs gld | -2.14% | -0.78% | 5.83% | 6.18% | 20.38% | 17.81% | 11.24% | 11.19% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -3.65% | -8.06% | -0.02% | 2.54% | 28.10% | 29.53% | 17.47% | 12.80% |
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | 2.65% | -0.06% | -5.94% | -5.34% | -15.86% | -12.35% | -8.66% | -12.64% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | -2.59% | 0.50% | 8.45% | 8.18% | 25.87% | 21.52% | 13.39% | 15.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, voo spxs gld's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -7.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, voo spxs gld closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.70% | 1.04% | -4.42% | 5.89% | 3.11% | -2.27% | 5.83% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.59% | -0.34% | -1.45% | 0.20% | 3.53% | 3.13% | 1.27% | 2.00% | 3.88% | 1.93% | 1.01% | 0.48% | 19.66% |
| 2024 | 0.76% | 3.10% | 3.26% | -1.63% | 3.05% | 2.05% | 1.55% | 1.72% | 2.12% | 0.19% | 2.84% | -1.44% | 18.89% |
| 2023 | 4.42% | -2.18% | 3.34% | 1.08% | 0.17% | 3.48% | 2.28% | -1.00% | -3.24% | 0.00% | 5.48% | 2.97% | 17.69% |
| 2022 | -3.14% | -0.68% | 2.02% | -5.02% | -0.52% | -4.39% | 4.72% | -2.85% | -5.50% | 4.19% | 4.46% | -2.94% | -9.96% |
| 2021 | -1.09% | 0.59% | 2.45% | 3.49% | 1.52% | 0.12% | 1.71% | 1.63% | -3.14% | 4.08% | -0.55% | 3.12% | 14.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
voo spxs gld has an annualized alpha of 5.00%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.16%) than losses (63.68%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.64 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
- 5.00%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 76.16%
- Downside Capture
- 63.68%
Expense Ratio
voo spxs gld has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
voo spxs gld ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for voo spxs gld and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.32 | — | — |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.13 | — | — |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.76 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.04 | — | — |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 29 | 1.05 | 1.43 | 1.21 | 1.40 | 3.56 |
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | 1 | -1.32 | -1.91 | 0.79 | -0.88 | -1.61 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 66 | 2.15 | 2.89 | 1.39 | 2.92 | 13.53 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
voo spxs gld provided a 1.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.40% | 1.46% | 1.80% | 1.82% | 1.35% | 0.87% | 1.10% | 1.58% | 1.59% | 1.26% | 1.41% | 1.47% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SH ProShares Short S&P500 | 4.41% | 4.49% | 6.20% | 5.37% | 1.08% | 0.00% | 0.16% | 1.76% | 1.01% | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 voo spxs gld. 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 voo spxs gld was 18.87%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current voo spxs gld drawdown is 2.36%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -18.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 29d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -15.04%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 9mo 1d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2011 correction2011 | -10.15%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 3mo 24d | 8mo 28dMay 2011 - Jan 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.00%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -9.34%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 1mo 27d | 5mo 1dSep 2018 - Feb 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.87, 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 | 1.67 | 1.71 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.72 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.72, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
voo spxs gld correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 10, 2010 | 0.89 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SH has the lowest at -1.00.
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