50/50 VOO GLD
Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 50% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50/50 VOO 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.
The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO
Returns By Period
As of May 3, 2025, the 50/50 VOO GLD returned 9.92% Year-To-Date and 11.90% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| YTD | 1M | 6M | 1Y | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | -3.31% | 5.38% | -0.74% | 10.90% | 14.93% | 10.61% |
| 50/50 VOO GLD | 9.92% | 4.69% | 9.25% | 26.18% | 15.41% | 11.93% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | -3.02% | 5.37% | -0.14% | 12.28% | 16.67% | 12.58% |
GLD SPDR Gold Trust | 23.07% | 4.04% | 18.03% | 39.92% | 13.24% | 10.08% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of 50/50 VOO GLD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.75% | 0.32% | 2.17% | 2.32% | 0.05% | 9.92% | |||||||
| 2024 | 0.09% | 2.87% | 5.89% | -0.49% | 3.25% | 1.67% | 3.27% | 2.24% | 3.69% | 1.66% | 1.29% | -1.87% | 25.99% |
| 2023 | 6.02% | -3.93% | 5.80% | 1.23% | -0.42% | 2.23% | 2.79% | -1.45% | -4.75% | 2.58% | 5.71% | 2.91% | 19.56% |
| 2022 | -3.45% | 1.68% | 2.41% | -5.40% | -1.58% | -4.83% | 3.30% | -3.57% | -6.18% | 3.13% | 6.94% | -1.52% | -9.59% |
| 2021 | -2.12% | -1.69% | 1.93% | 4.42% | 4.16% | -2.59% | 2.49% | 1.43% | -3.92% | 4.22% | -0.71% | 3.95% | 11.65% |
| 2020 | 2.23% | -4.29% | -5.85% | 10.05% | 3.70% | 2.25% | 8.33% | 3.26% | -3.97% | -1.54% | 2.74% | 5.25% | 22.94% |
| 2019 | 5.41% | 1.37% | 0.23% | 1.69% | -2.40% | 7.51% | 0.73% | 3.09% | -0.79% | 2.37% | 0.24% | 3.30% | 24.81% |
| 2018 | 4.40% | -2.91% | -0.90% | -0.30% | 0.63% | -1.36% | 0.66% | 0.62% | 0.01% | -2.34% | 1.07% | -1.63% | -2.21% |
| 2017 | 3.60% | 3.52% | -0.15% | 1.38% | 0.64% | -0.76% | 2.19% | 2.24% | -0.72% | 0.80% | 1.73% | 1.70% | 17.29% |
| 2016 | 0.28% | 5.68% | 2.57% | 2.74% | -2.30% | 4.60% | 2.84% | -1.55% | 0.34% | -2.37% | -2.25% | 0.21% | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 2.90% | -0.47% | -1.86% | 0.42% | 0.90% | -1.73% | -2.20% | -1.46% | -2.11% | 5.41% | -3.01% | -1.11% | -4.54% |
| 2014 | -0.05% | 5.45% | -1.19% | 0.61% | -0.35% | 4.14% | -2.51% | 2.19% | -3.73% | -0.32% | 1.18% | 0.46% | 5.65% |
Expense Ratio
50/50 VOO GLD has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 96, 50/50 VOO GLD is among the top 4% of portfolios on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.75 | 1.15 | 1.17 | 0.77 | 3.04 |
GLD SPDR Gold Trust | 2.41 | 3.21 | 1.41 | 5.01 | 13.43 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
50/50 VOO GLD provided a 0.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.67% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.85% | 0.62% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 1.03% | 0.89% | 1.01% | 1.05% | 0.93% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.34% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% | 1.85% |
GLD SPDR Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 50/50 VOO 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 50/50 VOO GLD was 19.94%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current 50/50 VOO GLD drawdown is 0.53%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.94% | Feb 24, 2020 | 20 | Mar 20, 2020 | 53 | Jun 5, 2020 | 73 |
| -18.22% | Mar 31, 2022 | 137 | Oct 14, 2022 | 184 | Jul 12, 2023 | 321 |
| -12.01% | Oct 5, 2012 | 181 | Jun 27, 2013 | 165 | Feb 24, 2014 | 346 |
| -11.73% | Jan 23, 2015 | 248 | Jan 15, 2016 | 64 | Apr 19, 2016 | 312 |
| -10.48% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 38 | Feb 20, 2019 | 267 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current 50/50 VOO GLD volatility is 8.82%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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. 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
| ^GSPC | GLD | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ^GSPC | 1.00 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 1.00 |