Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | Long-Term Bond | 20% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | Short-Term Bond | 20% |
GC=F Gold | 20% | |
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 20% |
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Golden butterfly, 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 Apr 10, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of BLV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Golden butterfly returned 1.11% Year-To-Date and 8.94% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 Golden butterfly | -0.13% | -3.60% | 1.11% | 3.89% | 16.53% | 13.95% | 7.92% | 8.94% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 0.14% | -3.28% | -3.97% | -1.98% | 17.41% | 18.69% | 11.50% | 14.18% |
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.33% | -3.56% | 0.29% | -0.79% | 12.40% | 13.03% | 6.87% | 10.86% |
GC=F Gold | -1.68% | -7.92% | 8.72% | 22.48% | 49.77% | 33.33% | 22.19% | 14.46% |
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 0.54% | -2.18% | 0.24% | -0.71% | 2.16% | 1.00% | -2.94% | 1.25% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 0.08% | -0.44% | 0.23% | 1.22% | 4.20% | 4.23% | 1.70% | 1.98% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2007, Golden butterfly's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Golden butterfly closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.49% | 3.56% | -5.43% | 0.74% | 1.11% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.06% | 0.57% | 0.04% | 0.81% | 1.87% | 2.61% | 0.78% | 2.11% | 3.88% | 1.30% | 0.88% | 0.84% | 20.36% |
| 2024 | -0.29% | 1.42% | 3.50% | -2.28% | 2.63% | 0.96% | 2.85% | 2.22% | 2.73% | -0.68% | 2.85% | -3.12% | 13.29% |
| 2023 | 5.79% | -3.35% | 3.32% | 0.56% | -1.32% | 2.67% | 1.74% | -1.81% | -4.19% | -0.81% | 6.65% | 4.40% | 13.77% |
| 2022 | -4.19% | -0.20% | 0.60% | -5.96% | -0.65% | -4.66% | 4.37% | -3.29% | -6.45% | 2.14% | 5.62% | -1.98% | -14.43% |
| 2021 | -1.34% | -0.58% | 0.55% | 3.09% | 1.91% | 0.12% | 1.88% | 1.13% | -3.01% | 3.26% | -0.62% | 2.00% | 8.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Golden butterfly has an annualized alpha of 4.32%, beta of 0.38, and R² of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 11, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (50.33%) than losses (42.42%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.32% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.38 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
- 4.32%
- Beta
- 0.38
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 50.33%
- Downside Capture
- 42.42%
Expense Ratio
Golden butterfly has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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
Golden butterfly ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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 | 1.57 | 0.88 | +0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.19 | 1.37 | +0.82 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.68 | 1.39 | +1.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.85 | 6.43 | +5.41 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 53 | 0.94 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.50 | 6.88 |
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 36 | 0.71 | 1.10 | 1.16 | 1.06 | 4.79 |
GC=F Gold | 82 | 1.72 | 2.13 | 1.32 | 2.64 | 9.67 |
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 16 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 91 | 2.11 | 3.37 | 1.42 | 3.21 | 12.06 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Golden butterfly provided a 2.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.26% | 2.22% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.79% | 1.43% | 2.16% | 1.83% | 1.99% | 1.68% | 1.81% | 1.84% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VV Vanguard Large-Cap ETF | 1.12% | 1.08% | 1.24% | 1.41% | 1.66% | 1.19% | 1.46% | 1.81% | 2.09% | 1.75% | 1.98% | 1.96% |
VO Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 1.49% | 1.52% | 1.49% | 1.52% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 1.45% | 1.48% | 1.82% | 1.35% | 1.45% | 1.47% |
GC=F Gold | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BLV Vanguard Long-Term Bond ETF | 4.74% | 4.67% | 5.09% | 4.06% | 4.17% | 3.37% | 6.12% | 3.57% | 4.07% | 3.63% | 4.16% | 4.37% |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares | 3.93% | 3.83% | 3.38% | 2.46% | 1.50% | 1.45% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 1.99% | 1.65% | 1.48% | 1.40% |
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 Golden butterfly. 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 Golden butterfly was 26.32%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 279 trading sessions.
The current Golden butterfly drawdown is 4.70%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.32% | May 21, 2008 | 152 | Nov 20, 2008 | 279 | Nov 11, 2009 | 431 |
| -20.43% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 350 | Mar 7, 2024 | 584 |
| -18.04% | Feb 24, 2020 | 20 | Mar 20, 2020 | 51 | Jun 3, 2020 | 71 |
| -8.38% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 37 | Feb 19, 2019 | 266 |
| -7.9% | Apr 16, 2015 | 194 | Jan 20, 2016 | 56 | Apr 8, 2016 | 250 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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 | GC=F | BSV | BLV | VO | VV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | -0.14 | -0.16 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.77 |
| GC=F | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.49 |
| BSV | -0.14 | 0.20 | 1.00 | 0.65 | -0.13 | -0.14 | 0.17 |
| BLV | -0.16 | 0.16 | 0.65 | 1.00 | -0.14 | -0.15 | 0.21 |
| VO | 0.93 | 0.05 | -0.13 | -0.14 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.79 |
| VV | 1.00 | 0.04 | -0.14 | -0.15 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.77 |
| Portfolio | 0.77 | 0.49 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.79 | 0.77 | 1.00 |