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GOLDEN QUARTERS
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VIPSX 25.00%GLD 25.00%DFSVX 25.00%IVV 25.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GOLDEN QUARTERS, 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 13, 2026, the GOLDEN QUARTERS returned 8.10% Year-To-Date and 11.42% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
1.65%1.97%10.35%10.82%26.39%19.66%12.33%13.81%
Portfolio
GOLDEN QUARTERS
1.06%1.22%8.10%7.72%24.23%18.40%11.33%11.42%
DFSVX
DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio I
1.07%6.91%19.04%16.51%37.92%17.58%10.73%11.92%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
2.59%-4.97%0.06%0.19%25.38%29.73%18.31%12.33%
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
1.78%2.15%11.02%11.54%28.01%21.26%13.94%15.70%
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
-0.17%0.34%1.17%1.28%4.66%3.93%0.88%2.47%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 18, 2004, GOLDEN QUARTERS's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, GOLDEN QUARTERS closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -5.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.27%3.29%-5.42%4.42%1.11%-0.44%8.10%
20253.42%-0.61%-0.13%-0.11%2.77%2.82%0.77%4.22%3.65%1.16%2.45%0.76%23.15%
2024-0.59%1.79%4.49%-2.14%3.43%0.43%4.64%0.69%2.20%-0.01%3.33%-3.41%15.50%
20235.70%-2.59%1.75%0.17%-1.41%3.55%3.11%-1.72%-3.92%-0.11%5.60%4.93%15.46%
2022-2.93%1.54%1.00%-4.68%-0.05%-5.92%5.16%-2.97%-7.16%5.55%5.23%-2.66%-8.62%
20210.44%1.93%2.90%3.12%3.49%-1.85%1.36%1.24%-2.38%3.33%-0.70%3.42%17.30%

Benchmark Metrics

GOLDEN QUARTERS has an annualized alpha of 4.35%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 18, 2004.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (63.47%) than losses (53.72%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.35% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.51 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
4.35%
Beta
0.51
0.71
Upside Capture
63.47%
Downside Capture
53.72%

Expense Ratio

GOLDEN QUARTERS has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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 QUARTERS ranks 51 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.


GOLDEN QUARTERS Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
GOLDEN QUARTERS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GOLDEN QUARTERS Sortino Ratio Rank: 4848
Sortino Ratio Rank
GOLDEN QUARTERS Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
GOLDEN QUARTERS Calmar Ratio Rank: 5353
Calmar Ratio Rank
GOLDEN QUARTERS Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for GOLDEN QUARTERS and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.16

2.14

+0.02

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.88

2.89

0.00

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.39

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.10

2.91

+0.18

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

11.45

13.08

-1.64


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
DFSVX
DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio I
73
2.052.981.363.7612.06
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
27
0.931.301.191.042.97
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
78
2.283.071.423.1714.28
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
33
1.342.031.232.236.81

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current GOLDEN QUARTERS Sharpe ratio is 2.16 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.56 to 2.44, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of GOLDEN QUARTERS compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

GOLDEN QUARTERS provided a 1.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.80%1.88%1.71%2.33%4.19%4.16%1.20%1.73%3.19%2.31%2.39%2.08%
DFSVX
DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio I
1.46%1.69%1.47%3.67%6.77%10.40%1.96%2.83%7.54%5.18%4.18%5.29%
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%
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
1.33%1.17%1.30%1.44%1.66%1.20%1.57%1.85%2.21%1.75%2.01%2.27%
VIPSX
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares
4.41%4.64%4.07%4.20%8.34%5.03%1.28%2.22%3.03%2.32%3.38%0.77%

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 QUARTERS. 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 QUARTERS was 32.71%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 259 trading sessions.

The current GOLDEN QUARTERS drawdown is 2.27%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-32.71%Nov 2008
6mo 3d1y 12d
1y 6moMay 2008 - Dec 2009
COVID crash2020
-21.60%Mar 2020
26d2mo 22d
3mo 18dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-16.14%Sep 2022
10mo 16d10mo 7d
1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023
2016 correction2016
-11.45%Jan 2016
8mo 5d3mo 14d
11mo 19dMay 2015 - May 2016
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-11.07%Dec 2018
10mo 29d3mo 17d
1y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2019

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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

1.37

1.40

1.40

1.42

1.44

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.44, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

GOLDEN QUARTERS correlation to the S&P 500 Index

GOLDEN QUARTERS has a 0.71 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.71

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.74

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.79

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.80

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 18, 2004

0.81


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. IVV has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VIPSX has the lowest at -0.11.

VIPSX
-0.11
GLD
0.07
DFSVX
0.82
IVV
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. GOLDEN QUARTERS. DFSVX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.84, while VIPSX has the lowest at 0.11.

VIPSX
0.11
GLD
0.48
IVV
0.81
DFSVX
0.84

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

VIPSXGLDDFSVXIVV
VIPSX1.000.28-0.13-0.11
GLD0.281.000.070.07
DFSVX-0.130.071.000.82
IVV-0.110.070.821.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 18, 2004
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