Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 20% |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 15% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 15% |
SCHH Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 15% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 10% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Golden Butterfly MOD, 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 MOD | -1.60% | -0.72% | 8.84% | 9.03% | 20.62% | 14.60% | 7.45% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -3.63% | -8.61% | 0.06% | 2.63% | 30.01% | 29.73% | 17.65% | 12.97% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.89% | 2.15% | 18.75% | 18.75% | 26.41% | 15.14% | 8.31% | 12.64% |
SCHH Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.89% | 0.64% | 13.97% | 13.40% | 14.47% | 10.70% | 3.48% | 4.33% |
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% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | -6.14% | 2.53% | 22.48% | 20.33% | 47.86% | 30.47% | 20.48% | 24.81% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 11, 2019, Golden Butterfly MOD's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Golden Butterfly MOD closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.10% | 4.21% | -5.02% | 4.78% | 2.23% | -1.39% | 8.84% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.18% | 0.99% | -0.91% | -0.97% | 1.96% | 2.51% | 0.34% | 3.13% | 3.03% | 0.67% | 1.53% | -0.03% | 15.31% |
| 2024 | -1.39% | 1.34% | 3.52% | -3.84% | 3.34% | 1.02% | 4.80% | 1.96% | 2.32% | -1.01% | 3.25% | -4.51% | 10.81% |
| 2023 | 6.54% | -3.26% | 1.64% | -0.02% | -1.54% | 3.43% | 2.13% | -2.11% | -4.87% | -1.57% | 7.26% | 6.05% | 13.55% |
| 2022 | -4.06% | -0.20% | 1.15% | -5.15% | -0.79% | -5.36% | 5.01% | -3.53% | -7.70% | 3.67% | 5.60% | -3.01% | -14.36% |
| 2021 | -0.77% | 1.23% | 2.25% | 3.64% | 1.93% | 0.28% | 1.67% | 1.25% | -3.31% | 3.70% | -0.37% | 3.59% | 15.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
Golden Butterfly MOD has an annualized alpha of 1.83%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 11, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 67.60% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.68% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.52 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
- 1.83%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 58.68%
- Downside Capture
- 67.60%
Expense Ratio
Golden Butterfly MOD has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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 MOD ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Golden Butterfly MOD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.29 | 2.01 | +0.29 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.16 | 2.71 | +0.45 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.36 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.98 | 2.69 | +0.30 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.71 | 12.34 | -0.63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 31 | 1.07 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 87 | 2.55 | 3.94 | 1.46 | 6.07 | 14.90 |
SCHH Schwab US REIT ETF | 36 | 1.13 | 1.60 | 1.20 | 1.82 | 5.73 |
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 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 69 | 2.30 | 2.84 | 1.38 | 3.02 | 9.59 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Golden Butterfly MOD provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.43% | 2.56% | 2.63% | 2.46% | 1.85% | 1.23% | 1.58% | 1.66% | 1.69% | 1.22% | 1.32% | 1.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAU iShares 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% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SCHH Schwab US REIT ETF | 2.75% | 3.04% | 3.22% | 3.24% | 2.55% | 1.50% | 2.86% | 2.86% | 3.64% | 2.22% | 2.81% | 2.48% |
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% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.33% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
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 MOD. 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 MOD was 20.70%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 92 trading sessions.
The current Golden Butterfly MOD drawdown is 1.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -20.70%Mar 2020 | 26d | 4mo 13d | 5mo 9dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.07%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.07%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 2mo 3d | 6mo 10dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.99%Mar 2026 | 24d | 1mo 10d | 2mo 4dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -5.97%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.67, 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 | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.55 | 1.48 | 1.46 | 1.45 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.45, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Golden Butterfly MOD 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 | 0.74 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 11, 2019 | 0.81 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VGT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while SCHQ has the lowest at -0.03.
Asset Correlations Table
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