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Gold Axis Best 3
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SPHY 10.00%GLD 15.00%BTC-USD 15.00%QYLD 10.00%SCHD 10.00%DVYE 10.00%FDD 10.00%VNQ 10.00%VNQI 10.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquityReal EstateReal Estate

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold Axis Best 3, 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 Dec 12, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of QYLD

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Gold Axis Best 3 returned 0.94% Year-To-Date and 22.74% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Gold Axis Best 3
0.40%-1.90%0.94%0.13%24.40%21.57%10.45%22.74%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
2.69%1.45%-21.03%-44.06%-17.24%35.05%3.56%66.50%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-9.31%8.35%20.07%53.51%32.51%21.53%13.97%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-2.52%3.06%0.66%11.42%7.33%3.14%4.85%
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
-0.29%-5.88%-2.23%-2.00%20.36%7.76%-0.35%2.56%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
0.23%0.08%0.84%7.58%28.21%13.21%7.06%8.97%
SPHY
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
0.22%0.30%0.15%1.35%10.47%8.56%4.41%5.33%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.16%-1.00%12.35%13.59%25.56%11.70%8.35%12.30%
DVYE
iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
-0.06%2.43%10.48%18.13%43.19%22.22%6.18%7.98%
FDD
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund
-0.28%1.48%3.04%12.21%51.86%22.79%10.89%9.49%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2013, Gold Axis Best 3's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Gold Axis Best 3 closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 7, 2017 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -13.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.54%1.89%-4.86%0.58%0.94%
20254.19%-1.28%1.28%2.85%3.75%2.52%0.85%2.02%3.39%-0.06%-0.25%0.94%21.99%
2024-1.44%7.16%6.30%-3.35%4.24%-1.51%3.85%1.02%3.90%0.42%6.38%-2.67%26.24%
202311.62%-3.27%5.31%1.72%-3.59%4.04%2.37%-3.93%-2.56%3.65%7.10%6.61%31.56%
2022-4.68%-0.06%1.40%-6.66%-2.91%-10.30%5.04%-5.85%-7.00%3.51%4.31%-1.70%-23.37%
20211.23%7.43%8.95%2.06%-2.47%-1.98%3.73%3.67%-3.99%8.54%-3.17%-0.06%25.38%

Benchmark Metrics

Gold Axis Best 3 has an annualized alpha of 8.39%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.41 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2013.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.60%) than losses (63.30%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.41 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
  • R² of 0.41 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.39%
Beta
0.59
0.41
Upside Capture
86.60%
Downside Capture
63.30%

Expense Ratio

Gold Axis Best 3 has an expense ratio of 0.27%, 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

Gold Axis Best 3 ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


Gold Axis Best 3 Risk / Return Rank: 3737
Overall Rank
Gold Axis Best 3 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5959
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Gold Axis Best 3 Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
Gold Axis Best 3 Omega Ratio Rank: 4141
Omega Ratio Rank
Gold Axis Best 3 Calmar Ratio Rank: 1212
Calmar Ratio Rank
Gold Axis Best 3 Martin Ratio Rank: 1212
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.79

0.88

+0.91

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.68

1.37

+1.31

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.79

1.39

-0.60

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.49

6.43

-3.95


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
45-0.39-0.290.97-1.10-1.94
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
781.772.191.322.579.28
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
150.180.361.050.291.11
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
451.051.501.211.054.47
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
620.991.601.311.5310.09
SPHY
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
711.331.961.311.829.48
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
400.891.341.191.093.69
DVYE
iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
861.912.551.382.5913.00
FDD
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund
892.022.681.403.3212.62

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.

Gold Axis Best 3 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.79
  • 5-Year: 0.71
  • 10-Year: 1.30
  • All Time: 1.08

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Gold Axis Best 3 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

Gold Axis Best 3 provided a 4.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.03%4.12%5.24%4.62%4.41%4.05%3.41%4.02%3.97%3.04%3.57%3.43%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
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%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
4.81%4.70%5.16%3.74%0.57%6.48%0.93%7.58%4.62%3.86%5.18%2.86%
QYLD
Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF
11.83%11.55%12.50%11.78%13.75%12.85%11.16%9.84%12.44%7.69%9.15%9.42%
SPHY
SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF
7.36%7.38%7.80%7.30%6.47%5.13%5.63%5.73%4.09%4.41%4.27%4.29%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
DVYE
iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
5.13%5.88%11.81%9.05%9.89%7.31%5.27%5.97%5.69%4.81%4.56%6.53%
FDD
First Trust STOXX European Select Dividend Index Fund
3.84%3.99%7.65%6.85%6.07%3.44%4.01%4.69%5.05%2.78%4.88%4.35%

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 Gold Axis Best 3. 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 Gold Axis Best 3 was 32.96%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 501 trading sessions.

The current Gold Axis Best 3 drawdown is 6.29%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-32.96%Nov 9, 2021341Oct 15, 2022501Feb 28, 2024842
-31.32%Dec 17, 2017374Dec 25, 2018182Jun 25, 2019556
-30.86%Feb 15, 202037Mar 22, 2020227Nov 4, 2020264
-22.29%Jul 3, 2014418Aug 24, 2015284Jun 3, 2016702
-10.25%Feb 21, 202547Apr 8, 202514Apr 22, 202561

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.70, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkGLDBTC-USDSPHYVNQQYLDDVYESCHDFDDVNQIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.170.490.580.790.600.810.650.650.57
GLD0.011.000.080.100.100.010.190.010.150.180.25
BTC-USD0.170.081.000.120.090.130.110.090.110.100.79
SPHY0.490.100.121.000.380.360.350.390.370.390.36
VNQ0.580.100.090.381.000.360.350.560.450.530.42
QYLD0.790.010.130.360.361.000.420.490.430.440.40
DVYE0.600.190.110.350.350.421.000.500.590.660.48
SCHD0.810.010.090.390.560.490.501.000.590.560.45
FDD0.650.150.110.370.450.430.590.591.000.690.50
VNQI0.650.180.100.390.530.440.660.560.691.000.51
Portfolio0.570.250.790.360.420.400.480.450.500.511.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 13, 2013