Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 5% |
BYDDY BYD Company Limited ADR | Consumer Cyclical | 12% |
COST Costco Wholesale Corporation | Consumer Defensive | 4% |
HCLTECH.NS HCL Technologies Limited | Technology | 5% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
ITC.NS ITC Limited | Consumer Defensive | 10% |
MANAPPURAM.NS Manappuram Finance Limited | Financial Services | 3% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 3% |
NATCOPHARM.NS Natco Pharma Limited | Healthcare | 3% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | Technology | 10% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 5% |
TCS.NS Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Technology | 5% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 15% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Initial Global Mix, 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 Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOOG
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Initial Global Mix returned -3.83% Year-To-Date and 23.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Initial Global Mix | 0.22% | -2.60% | -3.83% | -2.18% | 12.79% | 24.74% | 20.35% | 23.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -1.94% | -8.32% | 8.34% | 21.05% | 49.18% | 32.68% | 21.72% | 14.14% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.12% | -3.27% | -6.87% | -5.34% | 22.22% | 22.10% | 12.49% | 15.90% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
TCS.NS Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 0.00% | -9.49% | -26.28% | -19.66% | -35.37% | -10.31% | -7.41% | 5.29% |
HCLTECH.NS HCL Technologies Limited | 3.44% | 1.11% | -15.49% | -2.09% | -12.36% | 8.03% | 5.98% | 11.97% |
ITC.NS ITC Limited | 0.42% | -8.08% | -28.03% | -29.43% | -31.13% | -7.36% | 6.02% | 3.49% |
BYDDY BYD Company Limited ADR | -0.08% | 10.09% | 9.91% | -7.57% | -17.36% | 11.74% | 12.74% | 22.54% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.93% | -1.47% | -4.88% | -6.08% | 60.69% | 85.17% | 66.71% | 70.07% |
NATCOPHARM.NS Natco Pharma Limited | 2.59% | 6.22% | 10.55% | 22.37% | 18.53% | 17.04% | 0.01% | 6.46% |
MANAPPURAM.NS Manappuram Finance Limited | 0.18% | -10.34% | -19.45% | -14.19% | 1.76% | 24.04% | 7.31% | 20.20% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, Initial Global Mix's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was May 2012 at -9.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Initial Global Mix closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 6, 2011 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.41% | -0.71% | -4.95% | 1.49% | -3.83% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.02% | 1.88% | 1.28% | 1.78% | 5.52% | 3.85% | -1.03% | -0.29% | 3.89% | 2.67% | -0.68% | 0.51% | 20.96% |
| 2024 | 1.26% | 6.78% | 3.81% | 0.02% | 4.26% | 6.15% | 3.60% | 2.78% | 3.51% | -0.12% | 0.61% | -0.08% | 37.50% |
| 2023 | 11.62% | -1.39% | 8.18% | 2.51% | 4.97% | 4.81% | 4.58% | -1.26% | -3.48% | -0.63% | 4.35% | 4.52% | 45.07% |
| 2022 | -6.66% | -0.56% | 2.81% | -6.63% | 0.59% | -2.53% | 5.44% | -5.43% | -8.47% | 2.21% | 8.79% | -5.30% | -16.04% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | -3.27% | -0.46% | 1.96% | 5.98% | 6.25% | 2.33% | 5.18% | -2.50% | 6.01% | 4.40% | -0.97% | 27.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
Initial Global Mix has an annualized alpha of 9.88%, beta of 0.64, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.53%) than losses (58.42%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.88% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.64 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
- 9.88%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 93.53%
- Downside Capture
- 58.42%
Expense Ratio
Initial Global Mix has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
Initial Global Mix ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.83 | 0.88 | -0.06 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.21 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.13 | 1.39 | -0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.36 | 6.43 | -2.08 |
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How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 80 | 1.78 | 2.21 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.32 |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 56 | 1.00 | 1.56 | 1.22 | 1.70 | 6.51 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
TCS.NS Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2 | -1.61 | -2.38 | 0.72 | -0.93 | -2.05 |
HCLTECH.NS HCL Technologies Limited | 17 | -0.51 | -0.60 | 0.93 | -0.61 | -1.27 |
ITC.NS ITC Limited | 3 | -1.58 | -2.24 | 0.72 | -0.80 | -1.84 |
BYDDY BYD Company Limited ADR | 24 | -0.41 | -0.33 | 0.96 | -0.43 | -0.64 |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 81 | 1.47 | 2.17 | 1.27 | 3.02 | 7.54 |
NATCOPHARM.NS Natco Pharma Limited | 54 | 0.50 | 1.03 | 1.12 | 0.72 | 1.19 |
MANAPPURAM.NS Manappuram Finance Limited | 40 | 0.06 | 0.32 | 1.04 | 0.10 | 0.32 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Initial Global Mix provided a 1.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.45% | 1.25% | 1.08% | 1.33% | 1.16% | 1.00% | 1.14% | 1.04% | 0.96% | 1.06% | 1.27% | 1.26% |
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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% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.53% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.12% | 0.93% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 1.26% | 1.34% | 1.32% | 1.47% | 1.56% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
TCS.NS Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 4.45% | 3.99% | 1.83% | 3.08% | 1.38% | 0.94% | 1.40% | 3.33% | 1.19% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HCLTECH.NS HCL Technologies Limited | 3.77% | 2.96% | 2.81% | 3.41% | 4.63% | 2.27% | 1.06% | 0.70% | 0.83% | 1.79% | 2.91% | 2.10% |
ITC.NS ITC Limited | 4.90% | 3.56% | 2.95% | 3.48% | 3.60% | 5.12% | 5.04% | 2.51% | 1.90% | 1.87% | 2.44% | 1.98% |
BYDDY BYD Company Limited ADR | 1.32% | 1.45% | 1.26% | 0.60% | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.47% | 0.28% | 0.52% | 1.92% | 0.00% |
NVDA NVIDIA Corporation | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.12% | 0.27% | 0.46% | 0.29% | 0.45% | 1.20% |
NATCOPHARM.NS Natco Pharma Limited | 0.47% | 0.55% | 0.41% | 1.17% | 1.11% | 0.39% | 0.91% | 1.18% | 1.25% | 0.75% | 0.35% | 0.17% |
MANAPPURAM.NS Manappuram Finance Limited | 0.76% | 0.81% | 2.07% | 1.83% | 2.58% | 1.76% | 1.03% | 1.24% | 2.26% | 1.62% | 2.82% | 6.11% |
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 Initial Global Mix. 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 Initial Global Mix was 24.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current Initial Global Mix drawdown is 7.85%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.64% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 52 | Jun 5, 2020 | 74 |
| -23.81% | Nov 22, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 145 | May 8, 2023 | 379 |
| -23.73% | Feb 22, 2011 | 159 | Oct 3, 2011 | 334 | Jan 9, 2013 | 493 |
| -14.51% | Jan 29, 2018 | 235 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 17, 2019 | 316 |
| -13.29% | May 25, 2015 | 67 | Aug 25, 2015 | 39 | Oct 19, 2015 | 106 |
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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.99, 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
| Benchmark | BND | IAU | NATCOPHARM.NS | MANAPPURAM.NS | ITC.NS | TCS.NS | HCLTECH.NS | BYDDY | COST | NVDA | MSFT | QQQ | VOOG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.09 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.34 | 0.53 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.67 |
| BND | -0.09 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.00 | -0.05 | -0.04 | -0.05 | -0.06 | 0.03 |
| IAU | 0.04 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| NATCOPHARM.NS | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.26 |
| MANAPPURAM.NS | 0.12 | -0.01 | 0.07 | 0.22 | 1.00 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| ITC.NS | 0.14 | -0.01 | 0.06 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
| TCS.NS | 0.17 | -0.01 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| HCLTECH.NS | 0.16 | -0.03 | 0.07 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.37 |
| BYDDY | 0.34 | -0.04 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| COST | 0.53 | -0.00 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.38 |
| NVDA | 0.61 | -0.05 | 0.01 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.66 |
| MSFT | 0.71 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.25 | 0.42 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.75 | 0.56 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | -0.05 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.33 | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.69 |
| VOOG | 0.95 | -0.06 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.33 | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.75 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.69 |
| Portfolio | 0.67 | 0.03 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.64 | 0.38 | 0.66 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 1.00 |