Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 33.33% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 33.33% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 33.33% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VOO-GLD-USFR, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 9, 2026, the VOO-GLD-USFR returned 3.99% Year-To-Date and 10.55% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio VOO-GLD-USFR | 0.17% | -2.56% | 3.99% | 5.14% | 20.13% | 18.84% | 11.94% | 10.55% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.00% | 0.29% | 1.66% | 1.98% | 4.03% | 4.74% | 3.67% | 2.41% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.25% | 0.24% | 8.72% | 8.77% | 24.91% | 21.45% | 13.49% | 15.35% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 5, 2014, VOO-GLD-USFR's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VOO-GLD-USFR closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.69% | 2.94% | -5.63% | 3.12% | 1.49% | -2.30% | 3.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.31% | 0.32% | 1.56% | 1.64% | 2.16% | 1.99% | 0.69% | 2.45% | 5.26% | 2.11% | 2.00% | 0.92% | 27.22% |
| 2024 | 0.24% | 2.06% | 4.08% | -0.14% | 2.33% | 1.24% | 2.31% | 1.65% | 2.60% | 1.26% | 1.02% | -1.11% | 18.89% |
| 2023 | 4.15% | -2.55% | 3.99% | 0.99% | -0.13% | 1.62% | 2.03% | -0.83% | -3.05% | 1.87% | 3.97% | 2.09% | 14.73% |
| 2022 | -2.25% | 1.10% | 1.62% | -3.52% | -1.04% | -3.12% | 2.21% | -2.35% | -4.02% | 2.16% | 4.76% | -0.91% | -5.62% |
| 2021 | -1.42% | -1.12% | 1.28% | 2.98% | 2.80% | -1.77% | 1.65% | 0.96% | -2.65% | 2.81% | -0.47% | 2.64% | 7.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
VOO-GLD-USFR has an annualized alpha of 4.80%, beta of 0.34, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 05, 2014.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (42.65%) than losses (29.31%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.80% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.34 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
- 4.80%
- Beta
- 0.34
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 42.65%
- Downside Capture
- 29.31%
Expense Ratio
VOO-GLD-USFR has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
VOO-GLD-USFR ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for VOO-GLD-USFR and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.81 | 1.94 | -0.12 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.32 | 2.63 | -0.30 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.35 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 2.59 | -0.41 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.51 | 11.84 | -4.33 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | 14.95 | 50.64 | 13.43 | 203.42 | 787.83 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 69 | 2.08 | 2.80 | 1.38 | 2.81 | 12.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VOO-GLD-USFR provided a 1.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.65% | 1.76% | 2.14% | 2.19% | 1.16% | 0.42% | 0.65% | 1.32% | 1.24% | 0.94% | 0.77% | 0.70% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 3.91% | 4.15% | 5.17% | 5.12% | 1.78% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 2.08% | 1.67% | 1.03% | 0.29% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 VOO-GLD-USFR. 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 VOO-GLD-USFR was 13.54%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 50 trading sessions.
The current VOO-GLD-USFR drawdown is 4.66%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -13.54%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -12.07%Oct 2022 | 6mo 17d | 6mo 1d | 1y 13dMar 2022 - Apr 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.27%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | — | 4mo 10dJan 2026 - now |
2016 pullback2016 | -8.09%Jan 2016 | 11mo 27d | 3mo 5d | 1y 2moJan 2015 - Apr 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -6.61%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 1mo 23d | 1y 17dJan 2018 - Feb 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.23 | 1.31 | 1.34 | 1.38 | 1.42 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.42, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
VOO-GLD-USFR correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.56 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.62 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 5, 2014 | 0.67 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while USFR has the lowest at 0.01.
Asset Correlations Table
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