Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 50% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in QQQ+VOO+IAU, 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 5, 2026, the QQQ+VOO+IAU returned 10.29% Year-To-Date and 18.32% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.25% | 7.86% | 7.47% | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio QQQ+VOO+IAU | -4.01% | -0.94% | 10.29% | 10.05% | 32.29% | 26.83% | 16.78% | 18.32% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -3.63% | -8.02% | 0.06% | 2.63% | 28.33% | 29.73% | 17.65% | 12.97% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | -4.80% | 1.34% | 14.92% | 13.01% | 35.00% | 26.46% | 16.70% | 21.27% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | -2.59% | 0.50% | 8.45% | 8.18% | 25.87% | 21.52% | 13.39% | 15.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, QQQ+VOO+IAU's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QQQ+VOO+IAU closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.07% | 0.99% | -6.69% | 10.10% | 6.52% | -4.11% | 10.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.46% | -1.15% | -2.58% | 1.87% | 6.07% | 4.60% | 1.64% | 2.23% | 6.53% | 3.89% | 0.60% | 0.27% | 30.61% |
| 2024 | 0.96% | 4.07% | 3.54% | -2.40% | 4.66% | 4.05% | 0.80% | 1.69% | 3.19% | 0.40% | 3.32% | -0.70% | 25.98% |
| 2023 | 8.34% | -2.11% | 7.69% | 0.88% | 3.74% | 4.34% | 3.31% | -1.45% | -4.93% | 0.26% | 8.21% | 4.25% | 36.54% |
| 2022 | -6.09% | -1.30% | 3.49% | -9.50% | -1.58% | -6.80% | 7.94% | -4.39% | -8.42% | 3.57% | 6.23% | -5.24% | -21.53% |
| 2021 | -0.93% | -0.92% | 1.83% | 5.18% | 1.43% | 1.80% | 2.67% | 2.82% | -4.82% | 6.06% | 0.65% | 2.53% | 19.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
QQQ+VOO+IAU has an annualized alpha of 6.83%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio captured 134.14% of S&P 500 Index gains and 110.68% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.83% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.73, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 6.83%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 134.14%
- Downside Capture
- 110.68%
Expense Ratio
QQQ+VOO+IAU has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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
QQQ+VOO+IAU ranks 58 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 QQQ+VOO+IAU and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.22 | — | — |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.86 | — | — |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.63 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.86 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 29 | 1.07 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 62 | 2.11 | 2.72 | 1.37 | 2.94 | 11.22 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 66 | 2.15 | 2.89 | 1.39 | 2.92 | 13.53 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
QQQ+VOO+IAU provided a 0.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.46% | 0.51% | 0.59% | 0.67% | 0.82% | 0.52% | 0.66% | 0.84% | 0.97% | 0.86% | 1.03% | 1.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.40% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 QQQ+VOO+IAU. 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 QQQ+VOO+IAU was 26.30%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 188 trading sessions.
The current QQQ+VOO+IAU drawdown is 0.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -26.30%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 9mo 7d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -23.96%Mar 2020 | 29d | 2mo 15d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.69%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 24dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -14.75%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 2mo 21d | 6mo 17dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.32%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 1mo 2d | 3mo 2dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.67, 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 | 1.25 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.23 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.23, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
QQQ+VOO+IAU correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 10, 2010 | 0.87 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while IAU has the lowest at 0.22.
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