Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | Allocation--50% to 70% Equity, Diversified Portfolio | 45% |
ITDE Ishares Lifepath Target Date 2045 ETF | Target Retirement Date | 45% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Balanced-Target, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Balanced-Target | 0.15% | -1.34% | 6.48% | 7.44% | 20.60% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
ITDE Ishares Lifepath Target Date 2045 ETF | 0.27% | -0.52% | 8.38% | 9.14% | 22.00% | — | — | — |
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | -2.01% | -0.68% | 5.73% | 6.41% | 16.66% | 15.08% | 7.28% | 8.57% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 19, 2023, Balanced-Target's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, Balanced-Target closed higher 58% 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 | 3.40% | 2.61% | -5.84% | 5.97% | 2.89% | -2.24% | 6.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.90% | 0.36% | -1.47% | 1.16% | 3.59% | 3.31% | 0.46% | 2.76% | 3.74% | 1.73% | 0.87% | 0.77% | 22.00% |
| 2024 | -0.30% | 2.62% | 3.23% | -2.72% | 3.40% | 1.30% | 2.61% | 2.17% | 2.36% | -1.56% | 2.69% | -0.62% | 16.02% |
| 2023 | -1.05% | 7.38% | 4.71% | 11.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Balanced-Target has an annualized alpha of 6.94%, beta of 0.62, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 19, 2023.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (73.00%) than losses (43.69%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.94% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.62 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
- 6.94%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 73.00%
- Downside Capture
- 43.69%
Expense Ratio
Balanced-Target has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
Balanced-Target ranks 44 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 Balanced-Target and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.03 | 1.94 | +0.09 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.77 | 2.63 | +0.14 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.35 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.56 | 2.59 | -0.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.18 | 11.84 | -0.66 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
ITDE Ishares Lifepath Target Date 2045 ETF | 65 | 1.96 | 2.73 | 1.36 | 2.62 | 11.41 |
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | 52 | 2.02 | 2.82 | 1.38 | 2.58 | 11.23 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Balanced-Target provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.20% | 5.91% | 2.20% | 1.20% | 1.74% | 1.55% | 1.13% | 1.85% | 0.49% | 1.02% | 1.75% |
| 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% |
ITDE Ishares Lifepath Target Date 2045 ETF | 1.71% | 1.86% | 1.64% | 0.87% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund | 4.96% | 5.25% | 11.49% | 4.01% | 2.66% | 3.86% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 4.11% | 1.09% | 2.26% | 3.89% |
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 Balanced-Target. 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 Balanced-Target was 10.77%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current Balanced-Target drawdown is 2.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -10.77%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.09%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.15%Aug 2024 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.54%Dec 2024 | 7d | 29d | 1mo 6dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.41%Nov 2025 | 7d | 14d | 21dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
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 2.41, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.14 | 1.14 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.14, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Balanced-Target correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 19, 2023 | 0.88 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ITDE has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while GLD has the lowest at 0.14.
Asset Correlations Table
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