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Balanced-Target
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


GLD 10.00%VSMGX 45.00%ITDE 45.00%CommodityCommodityMulti-AssetMulti-Asset

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.40%2.61%-5.84%5.97%2.89%-2.24%6.48%
20252.90%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
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.


Balanced-Target Risk / Return Rank: 4444
Overall Rank
Balanced-Target Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Balanced-Target Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
Balanced-Target Omega Ratio Rank: 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
Balanced-Target Calmar Ratio Rank: 3737
Calmar Ratio Rank
Balanced-Target Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Balanced-Target and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
331.131.511.231.513.78
ITDE
Ishares Lifepath Target Date 2045 ETF
651.962.731.362.6211.41
VSMGX
Vanguard LifeStrategy 60/40 Fund
522.022.821.382.5811.23

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.

Balanced-Target Sharpe ratios as of Jun 9, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.03
  • All Time: 2.05

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 1.59 to 2.46, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Balanced-Target 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

Balanced-Target provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.00%3.20%5.91%2.20%1.20%1.74%1.55%1.13%1.85%0.49%1.02%1.75%
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 18d1mo 4d
2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-8.09%Mar 2026
1mo 2d18d
1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-5.15%Aug 2024
19d14d
1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024
2024 pullback2024
-3.54%Dec 2024
7d29d
1mo 6dDec 2024 - Jan 2025
2025 pullback2025
-3.41%Nov 2025
7d14d
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

Balanced-Target has a 0.88 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

GLD
0.14
VSMGX
0.91
ITDE
0.94

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Balanced-Target. VSMGX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while GLD has the lowest at 0.43.

GLD
0.43
ITDE
0.96
VSMGX
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

GLDVSMGXITDE
GLD1.000.260.25
VSMGX0.261.000.97
ITDE0.250.971.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 19, 2023
Diversification Analysis

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