Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 5% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 5% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 5% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 10% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 10% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Alternative Noobie, 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 May 28, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of SGOV
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Alternative Noobie | -0.05% | -3.03% | 0.05% | 3.29% | 27.56% | 21.38% | 13.45% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.44% | 12.35% | 13.88% | 13.89% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.09% | 0.32% | 8.94% | 16.35% | 83.82% | 44.85% | 26.17% | 31.69% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.32% | 0.92% | 1.92% | 4.10% | 4.81% | 3.42% | — |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | -1.48% | -10.12% | 10.28% | 23.58% | 108.21% | 43.61% | 24.72% | 18.24% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -2.51% | 2.81% | 6.58% | 28.04% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, Alternative Noobie's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Alternative Noobie closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.64% | 1.66% | -6.00% | 1.02% | 0.05% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.01% | -0.81% | -3.57% | -0.29% | 6.16% | 5.75% | 1.73% | 3.21% | 5.03% | 2.48% | 0.74% | 0.81% | 26.59% |
| 2024 | 1.04% | 5.02% | 4.21% | -3.28% | 5.34% | 2.89% | 1.40% | 1.91% | 1.99% | -1.12% | 3.76% | -2.49% | 22.24% |
| 2023 | 7.34% | -2.81% | 4.59% | 0.78% | 0.94% | 5.42% | 3.53% | -2.18% | -4.74% | -2.13% | 9.25% | 4.83% | 26.56% |
| 2022 | -5.19% | -1.88% | 3.27% | -8.47% | 0.66% | -8.86% | 7.99% | -4.70% | -8.73% | 6.40% | 8.20% | -5.08% | -17.20% |
| 2021 | -0.52% | 2.52% | 3.93% | 4.08% | 1.90% | 1.10% | 1.69% | 2.13% | -4.55% | 6.14% | 0.18% | 3.97% | 24.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alternative Noobie has an annualized alpha of 3.46%, beta of 0.95, and R² of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.
- This portfolio captured 103.26% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 89.82% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.46% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.95 and R² of 0.96, 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
- 3.46%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 103.26%
- Downside Capture
- 89.82%
Expense Ratio
Alternative Noobie has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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
Alternative Noobie ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.55 | 0.88 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.23 | 1.37 | +0.86 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 1.39 | +1.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.97 | 6.43 | +4.54 |
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 | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.28 | 2.89 | 1.41 | 5.34 | 18.94 |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 20.63 | 286.00 | 202.83 | 412.76 | 4,634.41 |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 90 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 1.37 | 3.50 | 12.47 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 80 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Alternative Noobie provided a 1.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.50% | 1.51% | 1.69% | 1.83% | 1.85% | 1.39% | 1.47% | 1.86% | 2.02% | 1.74% | 1.84% | 2.05% |
| 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% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | 3.95% | 4.10% | 5.10% | 4.87% | 1.45% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 0.67% | 0.74% | 1.19% | 1.61% | 1.66% | 1.67% | 0.53% | 0.67% | 0.50% | 0.76% | 0.26% | 0.85% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.95% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 Alternative Noobie. 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 Alternative Noobie was 25.28%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 284 trading sessions.
The current Alternative Noobie drawdown is 5.89%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.28% | Jan 5, 2022 | 196 | Oct 14, 2022 | 284 | Dec 1, 2023 | 480 |
| -16.88% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 38 | Jun 3, 2025 | 72 |
| -9.68% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -9.11% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -8.54% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 33 | Nov 9, 2020 | 47 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.22, 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 | SGOV | GDX | SCHD | SMH | VXUS | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.29 | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| SGOV | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.02 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| GDX | 0.29 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| SCHD | 0.71 | -0.03 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.64 | 0.72 | 0.70 |
| SMH | 0.79 | -0.01 | 0.25 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.79 | 0.85 |
| VXUS | 0.77 | -0.02 | 0.46 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 0.84 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.29 | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.98 | -0.01 | 0.41 | 0.70 | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.98 | 1.00 |