Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 20% | |
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | Financial Services | 80% |
GC=F Gold | 25% | |
USD=X USD Cash | -50% | |
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Brka, 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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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 Brka returned -3.33% Year-To-Date and 18.83% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Brka | 0.00% | -5.36% | -3.33% | 0.50% | 9.19% | 26.35% | 18.56% | 18.83% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 0.01% | -1.97% | -5.10% | -4.57% | -9.84% | 15.10% | 12.91% | 12.79% |
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -4.77% | -2.99% | 29.83% | 22.29% | 12.52% | 18.21% |
GC=F Gold | -2.75% | -9.15% | 7.53% | 19.86% | 50.19% | 32.85% | 21.92% | 14.34% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 0.19% | -1.51% | -0.48% | 0.44% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 0.30% | 1.84% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2000, Brka's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Oct 2007 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Brka closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2008 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst single day was Nov 19, 2008 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.97% | 6.70% | -8.62% | 0.13% | -3.33% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.81% | 8.32% | 3.59% | 2.19% | -2.70% | -1.11% | -0.57% | 5.83% | 3.81% | -2.07% | 6.49% | -0.30% | 31.34% |
| 2024 | 5.42% | 5.99% | 4.64% | -5.08% | 5.79% | -0.35% | 7.55% | 8.01% | -0.63% | -1.55% | 6.09% | -5.34% | 33.51% |
| 2023 | 5.22% | -3.68% | 5.11% | 6.96% | -1.53% | 5.51% | 4.10% | 0.83% | -4.92% | -1.08% | 8.27% | 1.84% | 28.85% |
| 2022 | 0.69% | 1.52% | 9.74% | -10.90% | -2.81% | -14.14% | 11.01% | -7.80% | -6.77% | 7.77% | 9.88% | -2.83% | -8.41% |
| 2021 | -1.62% | 2.69% | 4.63% | 7.76% | 6.23% | -3.47% | 1.57% | 2.85% | -5.63% | 5.97% | -2.59% | 7.29% | 27.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Brka has an annualized alpha of 10.60%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 30, 2000.
- This portfolio captured 100.62% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 61.22% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.60% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 10.60%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 100.62%
- Downside Capture
- 61.22%
Expense Ratio
Brka has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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
Brka ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.09 | 0.88 | +0.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.68 | 1.37 | +0.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.20 | 1.39 | -0.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.69 | 6.43 | -1.75 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 14 | -0.64 | -0.76 | 0.90 | -0.73 | -1.21 |
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 71 | 1.01 | 1.58 | 1.22 | 1.86 | 6.73 |
GC=F Gold | 77 | 1.66 | 2.07 | 1.31 | 2.55 | 9.32 |
USD=X USD Cash | — | — | — | — | — | — |
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 36 | 0.98 | 1.42 | 1.17 | 1.40 | 4.50 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Brka provided a 0.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.92% | 0.90% | 0.93% | 0.68% | 0.58% | 0.75% | 0.71% | 0.66% | 0.70% | 0.66% | 0.74% | 0.75% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
^NDX NASDAQ 100 Index | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VBIIX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund | 3.69% | 3.61% | 3.71% | 2.72% | 2.30% | 2.99% | 2.85% | 2.66% | 2.78% | 2.66% | 2.98% | 3.02% |
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 Brka. 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 Brka was 50.23%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 652 trading sessions.
The current Brka drawdown is 8.30%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.23% | Dec 11, 2007 | 346 | Nov 20, 2008 | 652 | Sep 3, 2010 | 998 |
| -31.3% | Mar 29, 2022 | 198 | Oct 12, 2022 | 299 | Aug 7, 2023 | 497 |
| -30.25% | Feb 20, 2020 | 33 | Mar 23, 2020 | 135 | Aug 5, 2020 | 168 |
| -22.88% | May 20, 2002 | 65 | Jul 23, 2002 | 293 | May 12, 2003 | 358 |
| -18.85% | Dec 12, 2000 | 113 | Apr 3, 2001 | 269 | Dec 28, 2001 | 382 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 0.95, 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 | USD=X | GC=F | VBIIX | BRK-A | ^NDX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.21 | 0.52 | 0.89 | 0.65 |
| USD=X | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| GC=F | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.17 | -0.00 | -0.00 | 0.26 |
| VBIIX | -0.21 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 1.00 | -0.14 | -0.17 | -0.05 |
| BRK-A | 0.52 | 0.00 | -0.00 | -0.14 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.86 |
| ^NDX | 0.89 | 0.00 | -0.00 | -0.17 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.52 |
| Portfolio | 0.65 | 0.00 | 0.26 | -0.05 | 0.86 | 0.52 | 1.00 |