Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 44% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | Money Market | 20% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 16% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2026, 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 6 months.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 2026 | 0.34% | -0.31% | 6.61% | 7.22% | 21.60% | 18.13% | 10.92% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.08% | -7.39% | -2.44% | -2.22% | 22.32% | 29.07% | 17.23% | 12.31% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.28% | 1.37% | 1.67% | 3.66% | 2.42% | 1.45% | — |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.55% | 0.37% | 9.08% | 9.44% | 25.76% | 20.95% | 13.43% | 15.50% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.40% | 3.09% | 13.69% | 15.52% | 30.12% | 18.37% | 8.32% | 10.22% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, 2026's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 2026 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.79% | 2.25% | -5.71% | 5.80% | 2.87% | -2.10% | 6.61% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.02% | 0.20% | -0.67% | 1.33% | 3.59% | 3.07% | 0.80% | 2.62% | 4.24% | 2.06% | 1.18% | 1.01% | 24.75% |
| 2024 | 0.14% | 2.96% | 3.47% | -1.78% | 3.37% | 1.44% | 1.90% | 1.88% | 2.41% | -0.59% | 2.04% | -1.79% | 16.37% |
| 2023 | 5.42% | -2.85% | 3.47% | 1.24% | -0.71% | 3.44% | 2.59% | -1.81% | -3.47% | -0.45% | 5.97% | 3.25% | 16.70% |
| 2022 | -3.14% | -0.85% | 1.79% | -5.39% | -0.19% | -5.26% | 4.37% | -3.23% | -6.56% | 3.96% | 6.23% | -2.60% | -11.23% |
| 2021 | 0.45% | -0.20% | 1.26% | 1.58% | -3.30% | 3.94% | -1.27% | 3.30% | 5.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
2026 has an annualized alpha of 3.43%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (65.33%) than losses (61.32%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.43% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.60 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
- 3.43%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 65.33%
- Downside Capture
- 61.32%
Expense Ratio
2026 has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
2026 ranks 48 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 2026 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.95 | 1.86 | +0.09 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.63 | 2.53 | +0.10 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.34 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.57 | 2.53 | +0.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.03 | 11.37 | -0.34 |
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 | 26 | 0.89 | 1.25 | 1.19 | 0.99 | 2.83 |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | — | 3.65 | — | — | — | — |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.99 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.75 | 12.42 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 58 | 1.77 | 2.44 | 1.33 | 2.53 | 9.72 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2026 provided a 1.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.71% | 1.91% | 1.53% | 1.37% | 1.36% | 1.17% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.54% | 1.33% | 1.47% | 1.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 3.59% | 3.88% | 1.53% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.67% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 2026. 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 2026 was 17.91%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 197 trading sessions.
The current 2026 drawdown is 2.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -17.91%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 9mo 20d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.05%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 28d | 2mo 16dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.19%Mar 2026 | 1mo 29d | 18d | 2mo 17dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -6.45%Oct 2023 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 29d | 4mo 2dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.64%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.34, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.24 | 1.25 | 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.
2026 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021 | 0.91 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SPAXX has the lowest at 0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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