Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 90% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD 90 USMV 10, 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 never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of USMV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the GLD 90 USMV 10 returned 6.80% Year-To-Date and 13.14% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio GLD 90 USMV 10 | -1.49% | -8.16% | 6.80% | 15.98% | 39.24% | 27.59% | 18.47% | 13.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.98% | 8.35% | 20.07% | 49.92% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 0.74% | -3.71% | -0.44% | -1.07% | 2.32% | 10.38% | 7.75% | 9.74% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, GLD 90 USMV 10's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GLD 90 USMV 10 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.26% | 7.79% | -10.08% | -0.06% | 6.80% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.99% | 2.07% | 7.01% | 3.93% | 0.18% | 0.48% | -0.77% | 4.30% | 9.57% | 2.47% | 4.80% | 1.63% | 49.88% |
| 2024 | -0.48% | 0.90% | 7.16% | 1.22% | 1.95% | 0.35% | 4.93% | 2.81% | 3.89% | 2.86% | -1.16% | -2.49% | 23.78% |
| 2023 | 4.63% | -4.88% | 6.74% | 1.02% | -1.82% | -0.53% | 2.05% | -1.11% | -4.25% | 5.16% | 3.51% | 1.67% | 12.06% |
| 2022 | -2.91% | 3.58% | 2.39% | -2.94% | -2.40% | -2.25% | -0.57% | -3.00% | -4.05% | 0.75% | 7.70% | 1.05% | -3.25% |
| 2021 | -3.10% | -4.84% | 0.57% | 3.68% | 5.86% | -4.90% | 2.81% | 0.46% | -3.71% | 2.58% | -1.07% | 4.29% | 1.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
GLD 90 USMV 10 has an annualized alpha of 5.62%, beta of 0.22, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (31.29%) than losses (13.19%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.22 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.08 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.08 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.62%
- Beta
- 0.22
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 31.29%
- Downside Capture
- 13.19%
Expense Ratio
GLD 90 USMV 10 has an expense ratio of 0.38%, placing it in the medium range. 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
GLD 90 USMV 10 ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.64 | 0.88 | +0.76 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.08 | 1.37 | +0.72 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.30 | 1.39 | +0.92 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.57 | 6.43 | +2.14 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 78 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 13 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 1.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GLD 90 USMV 10 provided a 0.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.16% | 0.15% | 0.17% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.18% | 0.19% | 0.21% | 0.18% | 0.22% | 0.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 1.57% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
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 GLD 90 USMV 10. 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 GLD 90 USMV 10 was 32.25%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 927 trading sessions.
The current GLD 90 USMV 10 drawdown is 11.58%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.25% | Oct 5, 2012 | 805 | Dec 17, 2015 | 927 | Aug 26, 2019 | 1732 |
| -17.54% | Mar 9, 2022 | 157 | Oct 20, 2022 | 119 | Apr 13, 2023 | 276 |
| -16.71% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -15.09% | Feb 25, 2020 | 19 | Mar 20, 2020 | 16 | Apr 14, 2020 | 35 |
| -13.54% | Aug 7, 2020 | 146 | Mar 8, 2021 | 251 | Mar 4, 2022 | 397 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.22, 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
| Benchmark | GLD | USMV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.83 | 0.22 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.97 |
| USMV | 0.83 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.27 |
| Portfolio | 0.22 | 0.97 | 0.27 | 1.00 |