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47-U
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VIPSX 40.00%GLD 13.00%VFINX 47.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 47-U, 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 Nov 18, 2004, corresponding to the inception date of GLD

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the 47-U returned -0.49% Year-To-Date and 9.66% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
47-U
-0.26%-3.19%-0.49%2.01%15.24%13.93%8.93%9.66%
VFINX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares
0.72%-3.45%-3.68%-1.56%17.24%18.43%11.80%14.00%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-8.27%8.35%21.03%49.02%32.51%21.53%13.97%
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
-0.09%-1.10%0.26%0.12%2.85%2.96%1.22%2.44%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 19, 2004, 47-U's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, 47-U closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.44%1.38%-4.46%0.28%-0.49%
20252.68%0.52%-1.05%0.42%2.64%2.87%1.00%2.20%3.45%1.69%0.89%0.15%18.81%
20240.70%2.14%2.93%-2.18%3.23%1.94%1.99%1.74%2.26%-0.61%2.50%-1.97%15.49%
20234.54%-2.46%3.91%0.88%-0.46%2.69%1.84%-1.26%-3.64%-0.32%5.62%3.36%15.19%
2022-3.40%-0.28%1.15%-5.21%-0.76%-5.23%5.61%-3.38%-7.41%4.05%4.47%-2.97%-13.44%
2021-0.73%-0.19%1.96%3.50%1.72%0.38%2.46%1.36%-2.93%3.90%-0.05%2.62%14.67%

Benchmark Metrics

47-U has an annualized alpha of 3.82%, beta of 0.45, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2004.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (55.39%) than losses (47.35%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.82% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.45 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
3.82%
Beta
0.45
0.83
Upside Capture
55.39%
Downside Capture
47.35%

Expense Ratio

47-U has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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

47-U ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


47-U Risk / Return Rank: 7070
Overall Rank
47-U Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7171
Sharpe Ratio Rank
47-U Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
47-U Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
47-U Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
47-U Martin Ratio Rank: 6464
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

1.53

0.88

+0.65

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.22

1.37

+0.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.34

1.21

+0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.30

1.39

+0.91

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.31

6.43

+2.88


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
VFINX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares
490.991.511.231.537.24
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
190.660.921.120.972.88

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.

47-U Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.53
  • 5-Year: 0.95
  • 10-Year: 1.05
  • All Time: 0.86

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 47-U 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

47-U provided a 2.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.26%2.34%2.16%2.32%4.07%2.55%1.19%1.72%2.12%1.72%2.26%1.24%
VFINX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares
1.07%1.02%1.14%1.36%1.57%1.15%1.45%1.77%1.94%1.69%1.92%1.99%
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%
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
4.39%4.64%4.07%4.20%8.34%5.03%1.28%2.22%3.03%2.32%3.38%0.77%

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 47-U. 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 47-U was 30.17%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 349 trading sessions.

The current 47-U drawdown is 4.64%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-30.17%May 20, 2008130Nov 20, 2008349Apr 14, 2010479
-18.03%Dec 31, 2021189Sep 30, 2022328Jan 23, 2024517
-17.19%Feb 20, 202021Mar 19, 202055Jun 8, 202076
-8.74%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201837Feb 19, 2019117
-8.37%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202524May 13, 202558

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.51, 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

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

BenchmarkVIPSXGLDVFINXPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.120.061.000.88
VIPSX-0.121.000.28-0.120.21
GLD0.060.281.000.060.39
VFINX1.00-0.120.061.000.88
Portfolio0.880.210.390.881.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 19, 2004