Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GC=F Gold | 50% | |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD, 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 Aug 29, 2000, corresponding to the inception date of GC=F
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD returned 2.03% Year-To-Date and 17.51% 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 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD | -0.85% | -5.52% | 2.03% | 9.92% | 36.90% | 29.18% | 18.93% | 17.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GC=F Gold | -1.68% | -7.92% | 8.72% | 22.48% | 49.77% | 33.33% | 22.19% | 14.46% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -2.64% | -4.65% | -3.18% | 23.45% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2000, 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2001 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.10% | 4.55% | -8.30% | 1.26% | 2.03% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.59% | -0.86% | 1.69% | 3.92% | 3.59% | 2.93% | 1.09% | 3.38% | 8.21% | 4.17% | 0.83% | 2.96% | 42.86% |
| 2024 | 0.57% | 2.61% | 4.69% | -0.54% | 3.68% | 3.31% | 1.22% | 1.95% | 4.19% | 1.58% | 0.96% | -0.31% | 26.53% |
| 2023 | 8.34% | -2.74% | 8.62% | 0.77% | 3.52% | 2.47% | 3.30% | -1.55% | -4.89% | 2.01% | 7.13% | 3.67% | 34.08% |
| 2022 | -5.24% | 0.90% | 3.55% | -7.33% | -2.68% | -5.03% | 3.85% | -3.87% | -6.30% | 0.77% | 6.21% | -1.52% | -16.39% |
| 2021 | -1.08% | -3.25% | 0.50% | 4.60% | 2.90% | -0.13% | 2.63% | 2.38% | -4.63% | 5.05% | 0.91% | 2.06% | 12.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
50/50 NASDAQ GOLD has an annualized alpha of 7.58%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2000.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (78.54%) than losses (55.49%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.48 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 0.48 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 7.58%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 78.54%
- Downside Capture
- 55.49%
Expense Ratio
50/50 NASDAQ GOLD 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
50/50 NASDAQ GOLD 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 | 1.88 | 0.88 | +1.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.45 | 1.37 | +1.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.74 | 1.39 | +1.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.23 | 6.43 | +4.80 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GC=F Gold | 82 | 1.72 | 2.13 | 1.32 | 2.64 | 9.67 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
50/50 NASDAQ GOLD provided a 0.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.24% | 0.23% | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.40% | 0.21% | 0.28% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 0.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
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% |
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 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD. 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 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD was 45.79%, occurring on Aug 5, 2002. Recovery took 975 trading sessions.
The current 50/50 NASDAQ GOLD drawdown is 9.56%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -45.79% | Sep 5, 2000 | 555 | Aug 5, 2002 | 975 | Dec 12, 2005 | 1530 |
| -32.28% | May 21, 2008 | 152 | Nov 20, 2008 | 228 | Sep 10, 2009 | 380 |
| -23.46% | Nov 22, 2021 | 240 | Nov 3, 2022 | 150 | Jun 12, 2023 | 390 |
| -18.33% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 37 | May 7, 2020 | 55 |
| -16.3% | May 12, 2006 | 28 | Jun 13, 2006 | 195 | Feb 15, 2007 | 223 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | QQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.88 | 0.68 |
| GC=F | 0.00 | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.58 |
| QQQ | 0.88 | -0.01 | 1.00 | 0.74 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.74 | 1.00 |