Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VIPSX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
DFSVX DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio I | Small Cap Value Equities | 25% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
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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.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.27% | 3.29% | -5.42% | 4.42% | 1.11% | -0.44% | 8.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.42% | -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% |
| 2023 | 5.70% | -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% |
| 2021 | 0.44% | 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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFSVX DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio I | 73 | 2.05 | 2.98 | 1.36 | 3.76 | 12.06 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 27 | 0.93 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.04 | 2.97 |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 78 | 2.28 | 3.07 | 1.42 | 3.17 | 14.28 |
VIPSX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares | 33 | 1.34 | 2.03 | 1.23 | 2.23 | 6.81 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GOLDEN QUARTERS provided a 1.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.80% | 1.88% | 1.71% | 2.33% | 4.19% | 4.16% | 1.20% | 1.73% | 3.19% | 2.31% | 2.39% | 2.08% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 3d | 1y 12d | 1y 6moMay 2008 - Dec 2009 |
COVID crash2020 | -21.60%Mar 2020 | 26d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 18dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.14%Sep 2022 | 10mo 16d | 10mo 7d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2016 correction2016 | -11.45%Jan 2016 | 8mo 5d | 3mo 14d | 11mo 19dMay 2015 - May 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.07%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 3mo 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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