Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 50% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50% smh 25% bil 25% gld, 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 50% smh 25% bil 25% gld returned 36.91% Year-To-Date and 20.17% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 50% smh 25% bil 25% gld | 1.09% | 4.53% | 36.91% | 38.48% | 65.47% | 32.17% | 21.90% | 20.17% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.03% | 0.29% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 3.85% | 4.63% | 3.43% | 2.20% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 1.72% | 7.20% | 72.15% | 75.62% | 141.99% | 60.05% | 38.42% | 37.49% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 30, 2007, 50% smh 25% bil 25% gld's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +16.7%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 50% smh 25% bil 25% gld closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.14% | 0.51% | -2.83% | 16.67% | 10.73% | 2.23% | 36.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.47% | -2.06% | -4.29% | 0.13% | 6.89% | 8.78% | 1.95% | 0.45% | 6.44% | 5.82% | -1.43% | 1.51% | 26.57% |
| 2024 | 3.35% | 7.41% | 3.53% | -2.21% | 6.23% | 4.50% | -2.41% | -0.46% | 0.60% | -0.57% | 0.28% | 0.43% | 22.10% |
| 2023 | 8.54% | 0.68% | 5.49% | -2.86% | 8.32% | 3.04% | 2.96% | -1.17% | -3.45% | -1.87% | 7.82% | 5.28% | 36.78% |
| 2022 | -5.40% | -1.25% | 0.25% | -7.33% | 2.93% | -7.90% | 8.17% | -5.00% | -6.92% | 1.18% | 10.36% | -5.23% | -16.72% |
| 2021 | 1.88% | 3.22% | 0.50% | -0.11% | 1.28% | 2.67% | 0.17% | 1.46% | -2.73% | 3.38% | 5.89% | 1.00% | 19.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
50% smh 25% bil 25% gld has an annualized alpha of 7.04%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 30, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (78.52%) than losses (58.59%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.04% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.60 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
- 7.04%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 78.52%
- Downside Capture
- 58.59%
Expense Ratio
50% smh 25% bil 25% gld 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
50% smh 25% bil 25% gld ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 50% smh 25% bil 25% gld 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 | 3.49 | 1.86 | +1.63 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.28 | 2.53 | +1.75 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.62 | 1.34 | +0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.07 | 2.53 | +5.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 29.29 | 11.37 | +17.92 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.63 | 175.17 | 88.41 | 357.44 | 2,834.34 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 4.13 | 4.26 | 1.60 | 9.18 | 33.74 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
50% smh 25% bil 25% gld provided a 2.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.02% | 2.22% | 2.73% | 2.76% | 1.27% | 0.25% | 0.49% | 1.77% | 1.77% | 1.06% | 0.44% | 1.07% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.18% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
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% smh 25% bil 25% gld. 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% smh 25% bil 25% gld was 34.83%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 541 trading sessions.
The current 50% smh 25% bil 25% gld drawdown is 1.75%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -34.83%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 6moJul 2007 - Jan 2011 |
Bear market2022 | -24.83%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 7mo 14d | 1y 4moDec 2021 - May 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.95%Apr 2025 | 9mo 1d | 2mo 17d | 11mo 18dJul 2024 - Jun 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -17.29%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 15dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.44%Dec 2018 | 9mo 16d | 2mo 27d | 1y 8dMar 2018 - Mar 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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | 1.00 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.02 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.02, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
50% smh 25% bil 25% gld correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 30, 2007 | 0.77 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SMH has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.77, while BIL has the lowest at -0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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