Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 12.50% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 6.25% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 6.25% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 5% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ez 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio ez portfolio | 0.17% | -0.91% | 6.58% | 7.03% | 22.37% | 19.35% | 11.75% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.20% | -8.43% | 0.26% | 3.08% | 30.27% | 29.88% | 17.71% | 12.71% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | -0.19% | -0.89% | 0.96% | 0.95% | 4.80% | 3.84% | 1.02% | 2.53% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.01% | 0.28% | 1.56% | 1.80% | 3.95% | 4.70% | 3.55% | — |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -0.40% | -1.25% | -1.16% | -1.18% | 4.15% | -0.94% | -5.66% | -1.28% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.25% | 0.24% | 8.72% | 8.77% | 24.91% | 21.45% | 13.49% | 15.35% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 28, 2020, ez portfolio's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ez portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.60% | 0.96% | -5.32% | 7.26% | 3.70% | -2.29% | 6.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.87% | -0.17% | -2.62% | 0.08% | 4.14% | 3.92% | 1.50% | 2.21% | 4.21% | 2.25% | 0.88% | 0.21% | 21.04% |
| 2024 | 0.88% | 3.54% | 3.50% | -2.86% | 3.99% | 2.63% | 1.84% | 2.14% | 2.44% | -0.55% | 3.88% | -2.23% | 20.62% |
| 2023 | 5.71% | -2.79% | 4.08% | 1.28% | -0.05% | 4.35% | 2.47% | -1.49% | -4.47% | -0.93% | 7.43% | 4.06% | 20.63% |
| 2022 | -4.23% | -1.32% | 2.34% | -7.11% | -0.44% | -6.20% | 6.56% | -3.72% | -7.77% | 5.21% | 5.45% | -3.94% | -15.39% |
| 2021 | -1.32% | 0.73% | 2.87% | 4.39% | 1.48% | 0.94% | 2.43% | 2.03% | -3.90% | 5.29% | -0.40% | 3.54% | 19.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
ez portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.63%, beta of 0.72, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 28, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (78.55%) than losses (78.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.63% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.63%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 78.55%
- Downside Capture
- 78.09%
Expense Ratio
ez portfolio 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
ez portfolio ranks 54 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 ez portfolio and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.23 | 1.94 | +0.29 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.04 | 2.63 | +0.42 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.35 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.65 | 2.59 | +0.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.93 | 11.84 | +0.08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 33 | 1.14 | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 3.80 |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 49 | 1.47 | 2.23 | 1.26 | 2.50 | 7.59 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.28 | 275.69 | 195.55 | 398.20 | 4,461.99 |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 17 | 0.48 | 0.75 | 1.08 | 0.60 | 1.53 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 69 | 2.08 | 2.80 | 1.38 | 2.81 | 12.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
ez portfolio provided a 1.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.47% | 1.53% | 1.58% | 1.66% | 1.88% | 1.26% | 1.29% | 1.60% | 1.75% | 1.52% | 1.66% | 1.69% |
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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% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 4.01% | 4.06% | 2.99% | 3.02% | 7.19% | 4.39% | 1.11% | 2.02% | 2.26% | 1.90% | 1.38% | 0.28% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.85% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 4.64% | 4.44% | 4.33% | 3.33% | 2.84% | 1.82% | 2.15% | 2.46% | 2.71% | 2.55% | 2.69% | 3.21% |
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 ez 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 ez portfolio was 20.98%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 292 trading sessions.
The current ez portfolio drawdown is 2.46%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -20.98%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.87%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.47%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 18d | 2mo 18dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -7.44%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 24d | 2mo 14dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.00%Aug 2024 | 21d | 14d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
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 1.94, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.26 | 1.24 | 1.22 | 1.22 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.22, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
ez portfolio correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 28, 2020 | 0.97 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SGOV has the lowest at -0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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