Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 80% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold, 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
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold returned -7.05% Year-To-Date and 28.95% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold | 0.35% | -9.88% | -7.05% | -7.00% | 8.74% | 33.53% | 19.03% | 28.95% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 1.71% | -20.43% | -26.27% | -28.52% | -39.20% | 36.94% | 9.74% | 57.23% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -9.52% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2012, 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +2.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +123.3%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -27.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +23.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -15.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.81% | 4.80% | -9.37% | 1.10% | -1.99% | -8.40% | -7.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.37% | -2.17% | 7.41% | 7.15% | 2.30% | 0.95% | 1.08% | 2.58% | 10.52% | 2.07% | 1.10% | 1.34% | 49.59% |
| 2024 | -1.01% | 9.29% | 10.57% | -0.67% | 3.31% | -1.37% | 4.90% | -0.08% | 5.48% | 5.59% | 5.21% | -1.91% | 45.85% |
| 2023 | 12.57% | -4.02% | 11.63% | 1.24% | -2.49% | 0.57% | 1.03% | -3.17% | -3.25% | 11.61% | 3.99% | 3.87% | 36.64% |
| 2022 | -4.62% | 7.16% | 1.98% | -5.04% | -5.35% | -6.93% | 1.26% | -5.49% | -2.92% | -0.34% | 3.30% | 1.78% | -15.13% |
| 2021 | 0.28% | 3.49% | 8.48% | 2.52% | -0.50% | -7.19% | 5.62% | 2.91% | -4.23% | 9.40% | -2.38% | -2.24% | 15.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
20/80 Bitcoin & Gold has an annualized alpha of 28.53%, beta of 0.18, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.79%) than losses (10.83%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.18 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 28.53%
- Beta
- 0.18
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 98.79%
- Downside Capture
- 10.83%
Expense Ratio
20/80 Bitcoin & Gold has an expense ratio of 0.32%, 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
20/80 Bitcoin & Gold ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold 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 | 0.35 | 1.86 | -1.52 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.60 | 2.53 | -1.93 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.34 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.34 | 2.53 | -2.19 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.97 | 11.37 | -10.40 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
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 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold. 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 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold was 46.58%, occurring on Aug 18, 2015. Recovery took 638 trading sessions.
The current 20/80 Bitcoin & Gold drawdown is 22.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 bear market2015 | -46.58%Aug 2015 | 1y 8mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 5moDec 2013 - May 2017 |
2013 bear market2013 | -40.34%Jul 2013 | 2mo 26d | 4mo 11d | 7mo 7dApr 2013 - Nov 2013 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -35.72%Dec 2018 | 12mo 3d | 6mo 12d | 1y 6moDec 2017 - Jun 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -28.05%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 1mo | 2y 12dNov 2021 - Nov 2023 |
2026 bear market2026 | -25.35%Jun 2026 | 4mo 12d | — | 4mo 17dJan 2026 - now |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.47, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.23 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.35 | 1.37 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.37, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
20/80 Bitcoin & Gold correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.37 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.27 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.17 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 28, 2012 | 0.11 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. BTC-USD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.16, while GLD has the lowest at 0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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