Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 33.33% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33.33% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 33.33% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in QQQ+IAU+VOO, 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 Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the QQQ+IAU+VOO returned 0.66% Year-To-Date and 16.45% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -4.45% | -3.95% | -2.02% | 16.73% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio QQQ+IAU+VOO | 1.25% | -6.61% | 0.66% | 5.92% | 31.33% | 25.59% | 16.24% | 16.45% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.79% | -4.29% | -3.66% | -1.41% | 18.17% | 18.58% | 11.93% | 14.14% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 1.24% | -3.79% | -4.76% | -2.89% | 24.21% | 22.83% | 13.16% | 18.99% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 1.72% | -10.66% | 10.48% | 23.05% | 52.36% | 33.88% | 22.19% | 14.27% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, QQQ+IAU+VOO's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QQQ+IAU+VOO closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.02% | 2.07% | -7.25% | 1.25% | 0.66% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.89% | -0.64% | -0.97% | 2.02% | 5.05% | 3.99% | 1.38% | 2.65% | 6.91% | 3.59% | 1.33% | 0.58% | 33.82% |
| 2024 | 0.68% | 3.67% | 4.32% | -1.75% | 4.18% | 3.25% | 1.63% | 1.88% | 3.37% | 0.82% | 2.65% | -1.10% | 26.05% |
| 2023 | 7.57% | -2.72% | 7.07% | 1.00% | 2.35% | 3.66% | 3.13% | -1.44% | -4.87% | 1.04% | 7.37% | 3.81% | 30.75% |
| 2022 | -5.21% | -0.29% | 3.14% | -8.15% | -1.58% | -6.13% | 6.40% | -4.12% | -7.68% | 3.43% | 6.46% | -3.99% | -17.64% |
| 2021 | -1.32% | -1.19% | 1.87% | 4.94% | 2.33% | 0.35% | 2.61% | 2.36% | -4.53% | 5.45% | 0.19% | 3.01% | 16.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
QQQ+IAU+VOO has an annualized alpha of 5.49%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.13%) than losses (63.43%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.49% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.49%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 83.13%
- Downside Capture
- 63.43%
Expense Ratio
QQQ+IAU+VOO has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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+IAU+VOO ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.83 | 0.92 | +0.91 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 1.41 | +1.12 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.21 | +0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 1.41 | +1.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.45 | 6.61 | +3.84 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 60 | 1.01 | 1.53 | 1.23 | 1.55 | 7.31 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 65 | 1.07 | 1.66 | 1.24 | 2.00 | 7.32 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 86 | 1.90 | 2.33 | 1.35 | 2.72 | 9.95 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
QQQ+IAU+VOO provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.55% | 0.53% | 0.60% | 0.69% | 0.83% | 0.56% | 0.70% | 0.88% | 0.99% | 0.87% | 1.02% | 1.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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% |
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% |
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+IAU+VOO. 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+IAU+VOO was 23.26%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 185 trading sessions.
The current QQQ+IAU+VOO drawdown is 8.45%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -23.26% | Nov 19, 2021 | 227 | Oct 14, 2022 | 185 | Jul 13, 2023 | 412 |
| -22.57% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 50 | Jun 2, 2020 | 72 |
| -13.32% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 57 |
| -12.51% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -12.08% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 37 | Feb 19, 2019 | 117 |
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 3.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | IAU | QQQ | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| IAU | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.87 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Portfolio | 0.86 | 0.43 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 1.00 |