Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 15% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 10% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 5% | |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 10% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 12% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 6% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 20% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 12% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in **2025 *simple retirement idea**, 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 Jul 20, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the 2025 *simple retirement idea returned -1.68% Year-To-Date and 18.16% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 2025 *simple retirement idea | 0.02% | -3.36% | -1.68% | -0.50% | 27.31% | 20.37% | 12.23% | 18.16% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.16% | -2.95% | -1.33% | -0.02% | 23.99% | 13.72% | 9.86% | 12.36% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.12% | -4.24% | -6.87% | -5.15% | 37.84% | 22.10% | 12.49% | 15.90% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.09% | -0.77% | 8.94% | 16.89% | 117.67% | 44.85% | 26.17% | 31.69% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -3.81% | -4.65% | -2.77% | 39.07% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -7.88% | 8.35% | 20.07% | 53.51% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.69% | 0.31% | 0.97% | 3.65% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.36% | -5.20% | -23.20% | -45.12% | -19.87% | 33.61% | 2.59% | 66.06% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | -0.24% | -4.61% | -5.03% | -4.29% | -3.28% | 15.44% | 13.08% | 12.79% |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | -0.62% | -1.17% | 2.05% | 4.94% | 35.30% | 14.40% | 8.29% | 8.89% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 21, 2012, 2025 *simple retirement idea's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +33.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -10.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 2025 *simple retirement idea closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.12% | 1.18% | -5.38% | 0.56% | -1.68% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.34% | 0.00% | -1.82% | 1.77% | 4.18% | 3.72% | 0.87% | 2.11% | 4.40% | 1.64% | 0.61% | 0.00% | 22.69% |
| 2024 | 1.75% | 6.08% | 3.96% | -3.82% | 4.81% | 1.85% | 2.21% | 2.17% | 1.74% | -0.82% | 5.00% | -2.10% | 24.80% |
| 2023 | 7.59% | -2.16% | 5.98% | 1.58% | 0.33% | 4.56% | 2.24% | -1.72% | -3.83% | 0.30% | 7.48% | 4.37% | 29.28% |
| 2022 | -4.96% | -0.80% | 2.78% | -8.22% | -0.91% | -8.32% | 7.82% | -5.31% | -7.47% | 4.70% | 6.54% | -3.88% | -18.16% |
| 2021 | -0.39% | 2.71% | 4.70% | 3.77% | 0.25% | 0.34% | 2.87% | 2.65% | -4.40% | 6.90% | -0.49% | 2.07% | 22.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
2025 *simple retirement idea has an annualized alpha of 9.19%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 21, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 104.45% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 70.85% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.19% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 9.19%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 104.45%
- Downside Capture
- 70.85%
Expense Ratio
**2025 *simple retirement idea 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
2025 *simple retirement idea ranks 51 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.07 | 0.88 | +1.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.35 | 1.37 | +1.98 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.21 | +0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.00 | 1.39 | -0.39 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.76 | 6.43 | -2.67 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 42 | 0.84 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 5.41 |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 54 | 1.00 | 1.56 | 1.22 | 1.70 | 6.51 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.28 | 2.89 | 1.41 | 5.34 | 18.94 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 58 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 78 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 47 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 37 | -0.45 | -0.40 | 0.96 | -1.12 | -1.99 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 15 | -0.62 | -0.73 | 0.90 | -0.70 | -1.19 |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 69 | 1.34 | 1.92 | 1.28 | 2.10 | 7.89 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
**2025 *simple retirement idea provided a 1.38%** dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.38% | 1.37% | 1.37% | 1.38% | 1.33% | 1.11% | 1.11% | 1.39% | 1.56% | 1.36% | 1.46% | 1.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.60% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.53% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.12% | 0.93% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 1.26% | 1.34% | 1.32% | 1.47% | 1.56% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
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% |
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% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.31% | 3.38% | 3.24% | 2.98% | 2.69% | 3.33% | 2.13% | 3.10% | 3.39% | 2.57% | 3.07% | 2.76% |
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 **2025 *simple retirement idea**. 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 **2025 *simple retirement idea was 25.34%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022**. Recovery took 409 trading sessions.
The current 2025 *simple retirement idea drawdown is 5.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.34% | Nov 9, 2021 | 341 | Oct 15, 2022 | 409 | Nov 28, 2023 | 750 |
| -24.04% | Feb 20, 2020 | 32 | Mar 22, 2020 | 114 | Jul 14, 2020 | 146 |
| -16.86% | Dec 5, 2013 | 14 | Dec 18, 2013 | 832 | Mar 29, 2016 | 846 |
| -16.24% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 119 | Apr 23, 2019 | 493 |
| -11.99% | Feb 20, 2025 | 48 | Apr 8, 2025 | 34 | May 12, 2025 | 82 |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.85, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BND | GLD | BTC-USD | BRK-B | SMH | EFA | VIG | QQQ | VOOG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.92 | 0.91 | 0.95 | 0.87 |
| BND | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.02 | -0.11 | -0.05 | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | 0.06 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 0.31 | 1.00 | 0.07 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.52 |
| BRK-B | 0.67 | -0.11 | -0.04 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.53 | 0.65 | 0.43 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| SMH | 0.77 | -0.05 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.67 |
| EFA | 0.79 | 0.01 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.53 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| VIG | 0.92 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.65 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.74 |
| QQQ | 0.91 | -0.01 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.43 | 0.77 | 0.64 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.75 |
| VOOG | 0.95 | -0.02 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.49 | 0.74 | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.77 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 1.00 |