Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 50% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50SPY 25 BTC 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 year.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD returned -2.63% Year-To-Date and 39.39% 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 50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD | 0.32% | -7.38% | -2.63% | -3.02% | 6.90% | 31.52% | 18.01% | 39.39% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 1.71% | -20.43% | -26.27% | -28.52% | -39.20% | 36.94% | 9.74% | 57.23% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -9.52% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.54% | -0.86% | 9.07% | 9.42% | 25.67% | 20.86% | 13.36% | 15.42% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2012, 50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +5.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.0 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +388.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -37.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +44.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2013 at -23.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.29% | -1.30% | -5.51% | 7.32% | 1.57% | -5.44% | -2.63% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.48% | -4.78% | -0.70% | 4.36% | 5.54% | 3.08% | 2.95% | 0.56% | 6.32% | 1.17% | -2.38% | 0.10% | 23.20% |
| 2024 | 0.59% | 13.72% | 8.64% | -6.23% | 6.17% | -0.75% | 2.73% | -1.08% | 4.29% | 3.77% | 13.43% | -2.60% | 49.21% |
| 2023 | 14.54% | -2.39% | 10.68% | 1.82% | -2.51% | 6.39% | 0.50% | -4.79% | -2.02% | 9.99% | 7.70% | 6.82% | 55.02% |
| 2022 | -7.18% | 2.83% | 3.47% | -9.06% | -4.32% | -11.97% | 6.37% | -5.27% | -6.42% | 4.56% | 3.25% | -2.82% | -25.16% |
| 2021 | 2.26% | 10.06% | 12.21% | 2.18% | -12.03% | -2.14% | 6.79% | 5.55% | -5.14% | 16.42% | -3.19% | -4.07% | 28.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD has an annualized alpha of 43.93%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 213.95% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 67.57% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.63 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 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 0.08 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 43.93%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 213.95%
- Downside Capture
- 67.57%
Expense Ratio
50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 50SPY 25 BTC 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 | 0.41 | 1.86 | -1.46 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.65 | 2.53 | -1.88 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.34 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.46 | 2.53 | -2.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.26 | 11.37 | -10.11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 34 | -0.92 | -1.27 | 0.87 | -0.77 | -1.33 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 25 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.98 | 2.68 | 1.36 | 2.74 | 12.39 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD provided a 0.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.50% | 0.53% | 0.60% | 0.70% | 0.83% | 0.60% | 0.76% | 0.87% | 1.02% | 0.90% | 1.02% | 1.03% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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 50SPY 25 BTC 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 50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD was 59.77%, occurring on Apr 16, 2013. Recovery took 201 trading sessions.
The current 50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD drawdown is 9.81%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 bear market2013 | -59.77%Apr 2013 | 6d | 6mo 22d | 6mo 28dApr 2013 - Nov 2013 |
2013 bear market2013 | -54.31%Dec 2013 | 13d | 3y 4mo | 3y 4moDec 2013 - May 2017 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -46.07%Dec 2018 | 1y 8d | 1y 7mo | 2y 7moDec 2017 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -37.38%Oct 2022 | 11mo 10d | 1y 1mo | 2y 25dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2017 bear market2017 | -20.45%Sep 2017 | 12d | 28d | 1mo 10dSep 2017 - Oct 2017 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.67, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.35 | 1.40 | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.39 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.39, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
50SPY 25 BTC 25 GLD correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.62 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.66 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.53 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 28, 2012 | 0.47 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPY has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while GLD has the lowest at 0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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