Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 2% | |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 3% | |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 15% |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 10% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 70% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold Bond Miner, 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 Aug 7, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of ETH-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Gold Bond Miner returned 1.69% Year-To-Date and 10.76% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Gold Bond Miner | -0.01% | -5.19% | 1.69% | 2.79% | 24.43% | 10.01% | 3.04% | 10.76% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.61% | -2.26% | 0.69% | -0.72% | -1.22% | -2.76% | -5.75% | -1.34% |
ETH-USD Ethereum | -0.23% | -3.55% | -30.83% | -54.56% | 12.98% | 3.12% | -0.23% | 69.54% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.01% | -7.96% | -23.54% | -45.31% | -19.57% | 33.40% | 2.82% | 65.95% |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | -1.48% | -10.66% | 10.28% | 23.61% | 108.39% | 43.61% | 24.72% | 18.24% |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | -0.65% | -13.79% | 10.93% | 31.99% | 143.01% | 45.80% | 19.00% | 15.27% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 8, 2015, Gold Bond Miner's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Feb 2016 with a return of +23.1%, while the worst month was Nov 2016 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Gold Bond Miner closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.99% | 8.89% | -9.36% | 1.03% | 1.69% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.66% | 2.93% | 2.81% | 0.60% | 0.38% | 3.46% | 0.51% | 6.29% | 8.36% | -0.90% | 3.05% | -0.33% | 35.02% |
| 2024 | -4.09% | -0.88% | 5.67% | -3.51% | 5.43% | -1.08% | 5.24% | 0.43% | 2.83% | -2.53% | 1.88% | -7.23% | 1.22% |
| 2023 | 9.63% | -6.62% | 8.44% | 0.66% | -4.39% | -0.19% | -0.65% | -4.28% | -7.69% | -2.32% | 10.86% | 6.93% | 8.41% |
| 2022 | -5.72% | 1.64% | -0.70% | -9.73% | -4.79% | -5.95% | 3.32% | -6.22% | -6.06% | -3.07% | 8.60% | -2.11% | -27.86% |
| 2021 | -0.98% | -4.47% | -0.47% | 4.42% | 3.23% | -1.60% | 3.60% | -0.17% | -5.31% | 6.13% | 1.75% | -2.56% | 2.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold Bond Miner has an annualized alpha of 12.38%, beta of 0.07, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 08, 2015.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (46.66%) than losses (19.75%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.01 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 12.38%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 46.66%
- Downside Capture
- 19.75%
Expense Ratio
Gold Bond Miner has an expense ratio of 0.25%, 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
Gold Bond Miner ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.54 | 0.88 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.04 | 1.37 | +0.67 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.09 | 1.39 | +0.70 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.51 | 6.43 | +0.07 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 9 | -0.07 | -0.01 | 1.00 | -0.09 | -0.19 |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 74 | 0.17 | 0.82 | 1.09 | -0.93 | -1.58 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 36 | -0.44 | -0.38 | 0.96 | -1.12 | -2.00 |
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 89 | 2.35 | 2.55 | 1.37 | 3.50 | 12.47 |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | 93 | 2.80 | 2.83 | 1.41 | 4.25 | 14.39 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold Bond Miner provided a 3.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.36% | 3.33% | 3.43% | 2.67% | 2.16% | 1.46% | 1.32% | 1.84% | 2.04% | 1.82% | 2.20% | 1.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.51% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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% |
SIL Global X Silver Miners ETF | 1.07% | 1.18% | 2.40% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 1.59% | 1.92% | 1.53% | 1.21% | 0.02% | 3.34% | 0.38% |
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 Gold Bond Miner. 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 Gold Bond Miner was 37.53%, occurring on Oct 3, 2023. Recovery took 727 trading sessions.
The current Gold Bond Miner drawdown is 8.44%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.53% | Nov 10, 2021 | 693 | Oct 3, 2023 | 727 | Sep 29, 2025 | 1420 |
| -22.35% | Jul 9, 2016 | 161 | Dec 16, 2016 | 117 | Apr 12, 2017 | 278 |
| -19.57% | Mar 7, 2020 | 12 | Mar 18, 2020 | 29 | Apr 16, 2020 | 41 |
| -18.52% | Jan 14, 2018 | 318 | Nov 27, 2018 | 202 | Jun 17, 2019 | 520 |
| -13.07% | Mar 1, 2026 | 22 | Mar 22, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 1.91, 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 | TLT | BTC-USD | ETH-USD | GDX | SIL | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.13 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.26 | 0.09 |
| TLT | -0.13 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.65 |
| BTC-USD | 0.20 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.33 |
| ETH-USD | 0.22 | 0.00 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.41 |
| GDX | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.64 |
| SIL | 0.26 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.61 |
| Portfolio | 0.09 | 0.65 | 0.33 | 0.41 | 0.64 | 0.61 | 1.00 |