Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 25% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 40% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 40% schd 10% gold, 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 40% schd 10% gold returned 6.23% Year-To-Date and 6.96% 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 40% schd 10% gold | 0.63% | -3.26% | 6.23% | 8.09% | 11.01% | 8.52% | 4.97% | 6.96% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.10% | -4.23% | 0.17% | -0.87% | -0.49% | -2.78% | -5.85% | -1.38% |
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% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, 40% schd 10% gold's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 40% schd 10% gold closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.78% | 4.80% | -3.26% | 6.23% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.64% | 2.70% | 0.29% | -2.78% | -0.21% | 1.65% | -0.25% | 2.74% | 1.62% | -0.02% | 1.93% | -0.16% | 9.41% |
| 2024 | -0.53% | 0.34% | 3.05% | -3.00% | 1.79% | 0.54% | 4.05% | 1.82% | 1.48% | -0.76% | 2.11% | -4.32% | 6.44% |
| 2023 | 3.38% | -3.04% | 1.73% | -0.06% | -2.44% | 2.04% | 1.36% | -1.37% | -3.99% | -2.05% | 5.27% | 4.94% | 5.36% |
| 2022 | -2.24% | -0.56% | 0.03% | -4.22% | 0.69% | -3.68% | 1.93% | -2.50% | -5.28% | 2.85% | 5.46% | -1.73% | -9.37% |
| 2021 | -1.59% | 0.42% | 2.53% | 1.87% | 2.07% | -0.09% | 1.44% | 0.73% | -2.54% | 2.52% | -0.21% | 2.71% | 10.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
40% schd 10% gold has an annualized alpha of 3.52%, beta of 0.27, and R² of 0.45 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 (38.47%) than losses (34.86%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.27 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.45 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 0.45 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
- 3.52%
- Beta
- 0.27
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 38.47%
- Downside Capture
- 34.86%
Expense Ratio
40% schd 10% gold has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
40% schd 10% gold ranks 59 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.39 | 0.90 | +0.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.00 | 1.39 | +0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 1.40 | +0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.35 | 6.61 | -0.26 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 12 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
BIL SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.52 | 254.04 | 180.28 | 365.54 | 4,104.04 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
40% schd 10% gold provided a 3.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.50% | 3.67% | 3.79% | 3.47% | 2.36% | 1.49% | 1.72% | 2.27% | 2.30% | 1.83% | 1.82% | 1.84% |
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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% |
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% |
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% |
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 40% schd 10% gold. 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 40% schd 10% gold was 15.57%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 434 trading sessions.
The current 40% schd 10% gold drawdown is 3.29%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.57% | Jan 3, 2022 | 202 | Oct 20, 2022 | 434 | Jul 16, 2024 | 636 |
| -11.21% | Feb 24, 2020 | 19 | Mar 19, 2020 | 27 | Apr 28, 2020 | 46 |
| -7.75% | Jan 23, 2015 | 149 | Aug 25, 2015 | 133 | Mar 7, 2016 | 282 |
| -6.48% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 265 |
| -6.38% | Apr 3, 2025 | 4 | Apr 8, 2025 | 87 | Aug 13, 2025 | 91 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.39, 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 | SCHD | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 | -0.21 | 0.83 | 0.59 |
| BIL | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| IAU | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.24 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| TLT | -0.21 | 0.01 | 0.24 | 1.00 | -0.21 | 0.40 |
| SCHD | 0.83 | 0.00 | 0.03 | -0.21 | 1.00 | 0.71 |
| Portfolio | 0.59 | 0.03 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.71 | 1.00 |