Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 30% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MOAT 70/30, 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 9, 2026, the MOAT 70/30 returned -0.82% Year-To-Date and 13.71% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 MOAT 70/30 | -0.13% | -2.32% | -0.82% | 0.46% | 18.57% | 16.64% | 10.88% | 13.71% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | -0.28% | 0.23% | -1.74% | -1.13% | 13.15% | 10.81% | 7.70% | 13.45% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 26, 2012, MOAT 70/30's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, MOAT 70/30 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.49% | 4.22% | -10.11% | 2.18% | 1.91% | -2.70% | -0.82% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.17% | -2.12% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 2.80% | 3.33% | 2.06% | 2.69% | 3.97% | 2.92% | 2.66% | 1.82% | 27.29% |
| 2024 | -1.71% | 3.02% | 5.11% | -2.57% | 1.47% | -0.07% | 5.38% | 3.72% | 2.71% | -0.66% | 2.06% | -3.60% | 15.39% |
| 2023 | 10.00% | -3.60% | 5.61% | 0.99% | -0.15% | 4.01% | 3.75% | -2.98% | -5.23% | -1.13% | 7.50% | 5.82% | 26.03% |
| 2022 | -2.13% | 1.07% | 1.50% | -5.93% | -1.04% | -5.79% | 6.21% | -4.44% | -7.94% | 4.12% | 8.68% | -3.16% | -9.83% |
| 2021 | -1.46% | 2.45% | 4.20% | 4.02% | 3.41% | -1.56% | 2.15% | 0.93% | -3.98% | 3.04% | -2.57% | 4.35% | 15.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
MOAT 70/30 has an annualized alpha of 3.27%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 26, 2012.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.47%) than losses (77.21%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.27% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.68 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
- 3.27%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 80.47%
- Downside Capture
- 77.21%
Expense Ratio
MOAT 70/30 has an expense ratio of 0.45%, 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
MOAT 70/30 ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% 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 MOAT 70/30 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.35 | 1.94 | -0.59 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.87 | 2.63 | -0.76 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.35 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.45 | 2.59 | -1.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.09 | 11.84 | -7.75 |
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 |
MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | 27 | 0.95 | 1.45 | 1.17 | 1.06 | 3.29 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
MOAT 70/30 provided a 0.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.97% | 0.95% | 0.96% | 0.60% | 0.88% | 0.76% | 1.02% | 0.92% | 1.25% | 0.75% | 0.82% | 1.49% |
| 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% |
MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | 1.38% | 1.36% | 1.37% | 0.86% | 1.25% | 1.08% | 1.46% | 1.31% | 1.79% | 1.07% | 1.17% | 2.13% |
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 MOAT 70/30. 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 MOAT 70/30 was 24.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current MOAT 70/30 drawdown is 9.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -24.19%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 15dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.57%Oct 2022 | 6mo 18d | 3mo 21d | 10mo 9dMar 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.13%Jan 2016 | 1y 5mo | 2mo 24d | 1y 8moAug 2014 - Apr 2016 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.85%Mar 2026 | 1mo 27d | — | 4mo 11dJan 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.51%Apr 2025 | 2mo 7d | 1mo 4d | 3mo 11dJan 2025 - May 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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.72, 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 | 1.31 | 1.28 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.27 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
MOAT 70/30 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.62 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 26, 2012 | 0.79 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. MOAT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.87, while GLD has the lowest at 0.03.
Asset Correlations Table
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