Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 5% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 15% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 15% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 10% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds | 35% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in gb 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of SCHD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 1, 2026, the gb mod returned 4.33% Year-To-Date and 7.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.91% | -5.09% | -4.63% | -2.39% | 16.33% | 16.69% | 10.18% | 12.16% |
Portfolio gb mod | 1.26% | -4.31% | 4.33% | 7.86% | 16.33% | 10.87% | 6.03% | 7.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.00% | 0.29% | 0.85% | 1.84% | 3.99% | 4.70% | 3.27% | 2.12% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.66% | -2.61% | 12.79% | 14.49% | 13.97% | 12.05% | 8.44% | 12.31% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 3.80% | -11.01% | 8.61% | 21.15% | 49.53% | 33.12% | 21.78% | 14.08% |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 2.19% | -3.37% | 4.34% | 7.80% | 23.41% | 9.98% | 4.72% | 9.34% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.20% | -1.66% | -0.03% | 1.07% | 4.13% | 3.29% | 0.32% | 1.32% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.10% | -4.23% | 0.17% | -0.87% | -0.49% | -2.78% | -5.85% | -1.38% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, gb mod's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, gb mod closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.74% | 4.11% | -4.31% | 4.33% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.17% | 1.20% | 0.98% | -0.60% | 0.20% | 1.73% | -0.16% | 3.67% | 2.85% | 0.72% | 2.30% | 0.33% | 16.41% |
| 2024 | -1.17% | -0.04% | 3.22% | -2.36% | 2.09% | 0.13% | 5.00% | 1.19% | 1.92% | -0.74% | 2.12% | -3.41% | 7.91% |
| 2023 | 4.87% | -3.16% | 1.95% | 0.00% | -2.09% | 1.20% | 1.71% | -1.59% | -3.88% | -0.88% | 4.81% | 4.98% | 7.65% |
| 2022 | -2.35% | 0.96% | -0.82% | -3.81% | 0.27% | -3.21% | 2.28% | -3.08% | -5.28% | 2.63% | 4.89% | -1.52% | -9.14% |
| 2021 | -0.36% | 0.37% | 1.37% | 1.80% | 2.74% | -1.30% | 0.73% | 0.42% | -2.06% | 1.38% | -0.42% | 2.02% | 6.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
gb mod has an annualized alpha of 3.39%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (34.67%) than losses (30.76%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.35 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 0.35 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
- 3.39%
- Beta
- 0.24
- R²
- 0.35
- Upside Capture
- 34.67%
- Downside Capture
- 30.76%
Expense Ratio
gb mod has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
gb mod ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.84 | 0.90 | +0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 1.39 | +1.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.21 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.75 | 1.40 | +1.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.28 | 6.61 | +3.67 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.52 | 254.04 | 180.28 | 365.54 | 4,104.04 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 52 | 0.89 | 1.35 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 3.99 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 87 | 1.80 | 2.24 | 1.33 | 2.69 | 9.97 |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 61 | 0.99 | 1.51 | 1.20 | 1.52 | 5.74 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 64 | 1.09 | 1.63 | 1.19 | 1.78 | 5.53 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 12 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
gb mod provided a 2.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.71% | 2.79% | 2.78% | 2.28% | 1.67% | 1.39% | 1.57% | 1.81% | 1.79% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 1.54% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 4.01% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.44% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
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% |
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 1.42% | 1.62% | 1.78% | 1.42% | 1.46% | 1.52% | 1.00% | 1.66% | 1.75% | 1.41% | 1.22% | 1.59% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.81% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.49% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
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 gb 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 gb mod was 15.47%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 410 trading sessions.
The current gb mod drawdown is 4.47%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.47% | Nov 10, 2021 | 221 | Sep 27, 2022 | 410 | May 15, 2024 | 631 |
| -10.96% | Feb 24, 2020 | 18 | Mar 18, 2020 | 29 | Apr 29, 2020 | 47 |
| -6.39% | Jan 23, 2015 | 249 | Jan 19, 2016 | 31 | Mar 3, 2016 | 280 |
| -6.23% | Mar 3, 2026 | 14 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.6% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 33 | Feb 12, 2019 | 262 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.55, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BIL | IAU | TLT | VGIT | SCHD | IJS | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 | -0.21 | -0.18 | 0.83 | 0.77 | 0.54 |
| BIL | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.00 | -0.02 | 0.03 |
| IAU | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.33 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.62 |
| TLT | -0.21 | 0.01 | 0.24 | 1.00 | 0.84 | -0.21 | -0.21 | 0.31 |
| VGIT | -0.18 | 0.02 | 0.33 | 0.84 | 1.00 | -0.17 | -0.19 | 0.38 |
| SCHD | 0.83 | 0.00 | 0.03 | -0.21 | -0.17 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.59 |
| IJS | 0.77 | -0.02 | 0.03 | -0.21 | -0.19 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.63 |
| Portfolio | 0.54 | 0.03 | 0.62 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 1.00 |