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8 ETFs + BTC
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


IAU 5.00%BTC-USD 10.00%SMH 25.00%VOO 10.00%QQQ 10.00%SPGP 10.00%BRK-B 10.00%IWY 10.00%XLK 10.00%CommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 8 ETFs + 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.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Jul 24, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD

Returns By Period

As of Apr 9, 2026, the 8 ETFs + BTC returned 1.24% Year-To-Date and 30.18% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.51%-0.19%-0.92%0.43%36.13%18.22%10.44%12.72%
Portfolio
8 ETFs + BTC
2.86%1.23%1.24%-0.23%52.05%31.19%17.90%30.18%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
2.52%-0.08%-0.61%1.02%37.67%19.83%12.02%14.63%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
2.97%-0.15%-1.21%-0.62%46.38%24.71%13.13%19.58%
SPGP
Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF
3.50%0.15%-1.03%-1.79%31.83%11.40%7.28%14.24%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
5.76%7.24%17.44%22.59%135.75%50.32%27.76%32.77%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
0.35%-3.51%-4.56%-4.02%-2.62%15.36%12.52%13.02%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
-1.46%3.55%-19.01%-42.55%-7.07%35.73%4.05%66.87%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.66%-8.00%9.70%16.82%58.12%32.76%21.80%14.05%
IWY
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
2.53%-1.93%-6.59%-6.70%38.38%23.69%13.30%18.07%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
3.10%1.51%-1.46%-2.25%58.57%24.74%15.74%21.82%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 25, 2012, 8 ETFs + BTC's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +2.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +65.6%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -16.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 21 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, 8 ETFs + BTC closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.39%-1.15%-5.14%5.46%1.24%
20252.69%-3.12%-4.95%1.71%7.83%7.59%2.70%1.08%6.55%3.79%-2.25%0.41%25.71%
20242.99%11.36%5.41%-5.52%7.53%3.84%-0.34%0.35%1.87%0.29%7.54%-1.72%37.71%
202312.88%-0.84%8.91%-0.11%5.06%6.30%3.33%-2.27%-4.55%1.03%10.36%6.17%55.18%
2022-7.50%-0.77%3.72%-11.58%-0.60%-12.91%12.15%-7.13%-9.52%5.53%7.47%-6.80%-27.40%
20211.78%7.09%6.71%3.52%-1.90%2.38%3.62%4.19%-5.56%10.35%2.06%0.69%39.84%

Benchmark Metrics

8 ETFs + BTC has an annualized alpha of 16.82%, beta of 1.04, and R² of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 25, 2012.

  • This portfolio captured 170.45% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.89% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 16.82% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.04 and R² of 0.65, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
16.82%
Beta
1.04
0.65
Upside Capture
170.45%
Downside Capture
90.89%

Expense Ratio

8 ETFs + BTC has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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

8 ETFs + BTC ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% 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.


8 ETFs + BTC Risk / Return Rank: 3636
Overall Rank
8 ETFs + BTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5656
Sharpe Ratio Rank
8 ETFs + BTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
8 ETFs + BTC Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
8 ETFs + BTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 1212
Calmar Ratio Rank
8 ETFs + BTC Martin Ratio Rank: 1212
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.44

2.19

+0.25

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

3.60

3.49

+0.11

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.46

1.48

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.17

3.70

-2.54

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.69

16.45

-12.76


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
802.303.631.503.9417.63
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
742.213.381.463.6913.85
SPGP
Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF
481.612.631.322.519.45
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
953.904.561.639.0232.85
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
26-0.16-0.100.99-0.19-0.32
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
49-0.160.071.01-1.05-1.82
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
582.132.541.382.8910.15
IWY
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
511.862.911.382.187.29
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
722.333.341.453.5311.77

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.

8 ETFs + BTC Sharpe ratios as of Apr 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.44
  • 5-Year: 0.83
  • 10-Year: 1.36
  • All Time: 1.48

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 2.13 to 2.98, 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 8 ETFs + BTC 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

8 ETFs + BTC provided a 0.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.41%0.43%0.54%0.62%0.86%0.48%0.65%0.95%1.15%0.95%0.92%1.29%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.15%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.46%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SPGP
Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF
0.94%1.04%1.38%1.24%1.22%0.69%1.10%0.86%0.95%0.68%0.89%1.12%
SMH
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
0.26%0.31%0.44%0.60%1.18%0.51%0.69%1.50%1.88%1.43%0.80%2.14%
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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%
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%
IWY
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
0.38%0.36%0.42%0.68%0.88%0.50%0.71%1.06%1.32%1.26%1.51%1.58%
XLK
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
0.54%0.54%0.66%0.76%1.04%0.65%0.92%1.16%1.60%1.37%1.74%1.79%

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 8 ETFs + 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 8 ETFs + BTC was 34.35%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 391 trading sessions.

The current 8 ETFs + BTC drawdown is 4.31%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-34.35%Nov 9, 2021341Oct 15, 2022391Nov 10, 2023732
-31.58%Feb 15, 202037Mar 22, 2020114Jul 14, 2020151
-26.58%Dec 17, 2017374Dec 25, 2018171Jun 14, 2019545
-26.42%Dec 5, 201314Dec 18, 2013847Apr 13, 2016861
-21.22%Jan 24, 202575Apr 8, 202560Jun 7, 2025135

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.41, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkIAUBTC-USDBRK-BSMHSPGPXLKIWYQQQVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.020.150.670.770.870.890.930.901.000.81
IAU0.021.000.07-0.040.020.000.020.010.020.020.06
BTC-USD0.150.071.000.050.120.120.120.120.130.120.58
BRK-B0.67-0.040.051.000.360.550.420.470.430.610.44
SMH0.770.020.120.361.000.630.800.720.770.710.74
SPGP0.870.000.120.550.631.000.710.740.730.810.66
XLK0.890.020.120.420.800.711.000.900.920.830.75
IWY0.930.010.120.470.720.740.901.000.940.890.73
QQQ0.900.020.130.430.770.730.920.941.000.860.75
VOO1.000.020.120.610.710.810.830.890.861.000.73
Portfolio0.810.060.580.440.740.660.750.730.750.731.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jul 25, 2012