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gldm_qqq_shy
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SHY 25.00%GLDM 35.00%QQQ 40.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in gldm_qqq_shy, 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 Jun 26, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of GLDM

Returns By Period


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
gldm_qqq_shy
-0.63%-4.23%1.19%6.26%27.22%21.96%13.86%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.11%-2.64%-4.65%-3.18%23.45%22.97%13.18%19.05%
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
0.05%-0.23%0.31%1.24%3.70%3.85%1.71%1.65%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
-1.93%-8.33%8.33%21.17%49.47%32.89%21.86%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2018, gldm_qqq_shy's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, gldm_qqq_shy closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.90%2.40%-6.24%0.47%1.19%
20253.32%-0.19%0.65%2.68%3.53%2.93%0.75%2.34%6.40%3.25%1.37%0.65%31.27%
20240.32%2.21%3.54%-0.77%3.13%2.66%1.51%1.41%3.11%1.00%1.07%-0.19%20.63%
20236.47%-2.20%7.03%0.60%2.62%1.78%2.45%-0.95%-3.73%1.82%5.38%3.01%26.44%
2022-4.23%0.42%1.80%-6.25%-1.60%-4.05%4.23%-3.36%-5.69%0.94%5.32%-2.61%-14.77%
2021-1.00%-2.22%0.35%3.63%2.17%-0.13%2.04%1.73%-3.51%3.58%0.58%1.56%8.86%

Benchmark Metrics

gldm_qqq_shy has an annualized alpha of 8.49%, beta of 0.47, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2018.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.14%) than losses (39.72%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.49% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.47 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
8.49%
Beta
0.47
0.62
Upside Capture
62.14%
Downside Capture
39.72%

Expense Ratio

gldm_qqq_shy has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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

gldm_qqq_shy ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


gldm_qqq_shy Risk / Return Rank: 8484
Overall Rank
gldm_qqq_shy Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
gldm_qqq_shy Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
gldm_qqq_shy Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
gldm_qqq_shy Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
gldm_qqq_shy Martin Ratio Rank: 7575
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

1.93

0.88

+1.05

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.62

1.37

+1.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.21

+0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.51

1.39

+1.12

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.11

6.43

+3.68


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
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
591.041.621.231.937.00
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
952.574.231.544.0815.52
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
811.802.231.332.599.40

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.

gldm_qqq_shy Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.93
  • 5-Year: 1.21
  • All Time: 1.25

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 1.00 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of gldm_qqq_shy 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

gldm_qqq_shy provided a 1.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.12%1.13%1.20%1.00%0.65%0.24%0.46%0.83%0.79%0.58%0.60%0.53%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
3.72%3.81%3.92%2.99%1.30%0.26%0.94%2.12%1.72%0.98%0.71%0.54%
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares 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%

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 gldm_qqq_shy. 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 gldm_qqq_shy was 19.93%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 171 trading sessions.

The current gldm_qqq_shy drawdown is 7.32%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-19.93%Nov 19, 2021241Nov 3, 2022171Jul 13, 2023412
-13.85%Feb 20, 202022Mar 20, 202027Apr 29, 202049
-11.02%Jan 29, 202640Mar 26, 2026
-8.4%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202513Apr 28, 202547
-7.18%Feb 16, 202115Mar 8, 202143May 7, 202158

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 2.90, 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.

BenchmarkSHYGLDMQQQPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.020.070.920.76
SHY-0.021.000.35-0.010.19
GLDM0.070.351.000.070.56
QQQ0.92-0.010.071.000.82
Portfolio0.760.190.560.821.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 27, 2018