Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 20% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 20% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
ITOT iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Golden Butterfly , 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio Golden Butterfly | -1.67% | -1.82% | 4.17% | 4.69% | 17.60% | 14.06% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | -3.63% | -8.60% | 0.07% | 2.72% | 30.28% | 29.97% | — | — |
ITOT iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | -2.71% | 0.11% | 8.76% | 8.31% | 24.52% | 21.07% | 12.18% | 14.67% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | -0.21% | -0.27% | 0.29% | 0.69% | 3.39% | 4.10% | 1.78% | 1.70% |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | -0.58% | -0.87% | -0.75% | -1.11% | 4.57% | -0.91% | -5.35% | — |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | -1.10% | 0.32% | 11.27% | 11.31% | 24.65% | 15.91% | 7.88% | 10.33% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2021, Golden Butterfly 's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Golden Butterfly closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.95% | 3.19% | -5.28% | 3.11% | 1.16% | -1.70% | 4.17% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.99% | 0.43% | -0.30% | 0.07% | 1.72% | 2.51% | 0.47% | 2.79% | 3.78% | 1.31% | 1.78% | 0.26% | 19.24% |
| 2024 | -0.80% | 1.36% | 3.76% | -2.71% | 2.82% | 0.57% | 4.13% | 1.43% | 2.34% | -0.62% | 2.85% | -3.64% | 11.73% |
| 2023 | 5.96% | -3.13% | 2.22% | 0.35% | -1.48% | 2.72% | 1.87% | -1.81% | -4.31% | -0.97% | 6.08% | 5.17% | 12.67% |
| 2022 | -3.32% | 0.70% | -0.05% | -5.37% | -0.60% | -4.36% | 3.88% | -2.95% | -6.36% | 2.57% | 5.29% | -2.23% | -12.74% |
| 2021 | 0.25% | 1.30% | 0.93% | -2.68% | 2.87% | -0.52% | 1.98% | 4.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
Golden Butterfly has an annualized alpha of 2.17%, beta of 0.44, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 60.52% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.05% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.17% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.44 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
- 2.17%
- Beta
- 0.44
- R²
- 0.61
- Upside Capture
- 53.05%
- Downside Capture
- 60.52%
Expense Ratio
Golden Butterfly has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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
Golden Butterfly ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Golden Butterfly and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.91 | 2.01 | -0.09 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.59 | 2.71 | -0.13 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.36 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.69 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.68 | 12.34 | -3.67 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 32 | 1.08 | 1.46 | 1.22 | 1.44 | 3.64 |
ITOT iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 70 | 2.08 | 2.80 | 1.37 | 2.92 | 13.34 |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 83 | 2.30 | 3.70 | 1.46 | 3.71 | 15.90 |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 15 | 0.38 | 0.60 | 1.07 | 0.48 | 1.23 |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 60 | 1.73 | 2.54 | 1.30 | 2.97 | 10.46 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Golden Butterfly provided a 2.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.30% | 2.33% | 2.42% | 2.23% | 1.58% | 1.01% | 1.18% | 1.33% | 1.22% | 0.92% | 0.88% | 0.94% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ITOT iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 1.00% | 1.11% | 1.23% | 1.47% | 1.66% | 1.18% | 1.41% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 1.69% | 1.83% | 2.01% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 3.91% | 4.06% | 4.29% | 3.76% | 1.34% | 0.41% | 1.27% | 2.27% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 0.82% | 0.68% |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 4.81% | 4.54% | 4.58% | 3.79% | 2.88% | 1.69% | 1.51% | 0.44% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.77% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
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 Golden Butterfly . 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 Golden Butterfly was 18.56%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 345 trading sessions.
The current Golden Butterfly drawdown is 3.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -18.56%Oct 2022 | 11mo 14d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.26%Mar 2026 | 23d | — | 3mo 7dMar 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.21%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.06%Jan 2025 | 1mo 9d | 23d | 2mo 2dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.40%Nov 2025 | 1mo | 21d | 1mo 21dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.44 | 1.49 | 1.51 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.51, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Golden Butterfly correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 30, 2021 | 0.74 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. ITOT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while SCHO has the lowest at 0.06.
Asset Correlations Table
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