Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 15% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20%, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 28, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VXUS
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% returned 2.43% Year-To-Date and 10.35% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% | -0.55% | -3.54% | 2.43% | 7.34% | 32.46% | 18.07% | 11.05% | 10.35% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -1.47% | 2.81% | 5.79% | 39.16% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 0.27% | -1.93% | 2.85% | 6.06% | 28.72% | 14.23% | 9.20% | 10.48% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -7.88% | 8.35% | 20.07% | 53.51% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.69% | 0.31% | 0.97% | 3.65% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.09% | -3.48% | -3.56% | -1.44% | 31.28% | 18.37% | 11.88% | 14.11% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20%'s average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.20% | 3.89% | -6.64% | 0.38% | 2.43% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.72% | 1.07% | 1.05% | 1.56% | 2.41% | 2.63% | 0.11% | 3.31% | 5.11% | 2.01% | 2.21% | 1.25% | 29.78% |
| 2024 | -0.40% | 2.02% | 4.38% | -1.64% | 3.05% | 0.53% | 3.35% | 2.18% | 2.73% | -0.49% | 1.44% | -2.80% | 15.04% |
| 2023 | 5.86% | -3.77% | 3.74% | 1.26% | -1.74% | 2.55% | 2.55% | -2.09% | -3.93% | -0.16% | 6.14% | 3.79% | 14.41% |
| 2022 | -2.81% | 0.01% | 0.88% | -5.14% | -0.12% | -5.16% | 3.08% | -3.42% | -6.56% | 2.90% | 7.40% | -1.55% | -10.83% |
| 2021 | -1.28% | 0.08% | 1.77% | 3.32% | 2.90% | -1.30% | 1.22% | 1.23% | -3.25% | 3.34% | -1.76% | 3.53% | 9.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% has an annualized alpha of 2.54%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (57.18%) than losses (56.23%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.54% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.50 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
- 2.54%
- Beta
- 0.50
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 57.18%
- Downside Capture
- 56.23%
Expense Ratio
David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% 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
David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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 | 1.91 | 0.88 | +1.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.58 | 1.37 | +1.21 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.77 | 1.39 | +1.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.14 | 6.43 | +4.70 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 52 | 1.02 | 1.48 | 1.22 | 1.42 | 6.60 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 78 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 47 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 52 | 0.92 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% provided a 1.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.85% | 1.87% | 1.93% | 1.85% | 1.79% | 1.53% | 1.52% | 1.87% | 2.01% | 1.73% | 1.83% | 1.86% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | 1.66% | 1.69% | 1.87% | 2.02% | 2.15% | 1.62% | 2.05% | 2.45% | 2.71% | 2.09% | 2.25% | 2.47% |
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% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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 David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20%. 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 David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% was 20.63%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 80 trading sessions.
The current David's Etrade Cash Portfolio: Golden Butterly variant SPY 20% VXUS 20% IWD 15% GLD 25% BND 20% drawdown is 6.29%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.63% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 80 | Jul 15, 2020 | 102 |
| -18.65% | Nov 15, 2021 | 231 | Oct 14, 2022 | 293 | Dec 14, 2023 | 524 |
| -12.43% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 121 | Jun 19, 2019 | 350 |
| -11.81% | May 18, 2015 | 171 | Jan 20, 2016 | 113 | Jun 30, 2016 | 284 |
| -9.69% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 80 | Jan 27, 2012 | 188 |
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 4.88, 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 | BND | GLD | VXUS | IWD | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.08 | 0.04 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| BND | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.31 | -0.04 | -0.11 | -0.08 | 0.13 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 0.31 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.51 |
| VXUS | 0.81 | -0.04 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.86 |
| IWD | 0.91 | -0.11 | 0.04 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.79 |
| SPY | 1.00 | -0.08 | 0.04 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Portfolio | 0.80 | 0.13 | 0.51 | 0.86 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 1.00 |