Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 10% | |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 40% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 35% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 15% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15, 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 Jul 18, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 returned 5.10% Year-To-Date and 24.14% 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 GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 | -0.88% | -3.54% | 5.10% | 8.11% | 29.55% | 27.36% | 19.28% | 24.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -1.99% | -2.31% | -23.70% | -44.66% | -19.07% | 33.89% | 3.18% | 66.03% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.47% | 5.52% | 33.39% | 36.01% | 29.93% | 14.70% | 23.16% | 11.36% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +2.11%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +64.1%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -18.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.54% | 3.69% | -4.43% | -0.45% | 5.10% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.98% | -0.98% | 2.37% | 1.22% | 3.53% | 2.90% | 1.76% | 2.56% | 6.42% | 1.68% | 1.01% | 0.66% | 31.76% |
| 2024 | -0.02% | 6.94% | 8.00% | -1.88% | 3.34% | 0.34% | 3.20% | 0.47% | 3.15% | 2.57% | 5.83% | -3.22% | 32.01% |
| 2023 | 8.91% | -3.91% | 7.34% | 1.59% | -2.59% | 3.61% | 2.83% | -1.87% | -2.86% | 4.18% | 5.06% | 3.62% | 28.05% |
| 2022 | -1.32% | 3.75% | 3.92% | -5.84% | -0.12% | -9.20% | 5.28% | -3.74% | -6.28% | 6.39% | 3.72% | -1.75% | -6.43% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | 6.15% | 6.23% | 3.21% | 0.81% | -2.12% | 2.40% | 2.26% | -2.67% | 8.73% | -2.21% | 0.86% | 25.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 has an annualized alpha of 16.21%, beta of 0.56, and R² of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 110.94% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 53.68% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.56 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.31 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 0.31 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
- 16.21%
- Beta
- 0.56
- R²
- 0.31
- Upside Capture
- 110.94%
- Downside Capture
- 53.68%
Expense Ratio
GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.74 | 0.88 | +0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.36 | 1.37 | +0.99 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.79 | 1.39 | +1.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.25 | 6.43 | +1.82 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 39 | -0.43 | -0.36 | 0.96 | -1.14 | -2.03 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 54 | 1.19 | 1.58 | 1.23 | 1.60 | 4.21 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 provided a 0.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.79% | 0.89% | 0.94% | 1.04% | 1.14% | 1.07% | 1.38% | 1.67% | 1.25% | 1.08% | 1.04% | 1.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.52% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
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 GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15. 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 GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 was 30.98%, occurring on Aug 25, 2015. Recovery took 548 trading sessions.
The current GLD 40 VOO 35 BTC 10 XLE 15 drawdown is 5.77%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.98% | Dec 5, 2013 | 629 | Aug 25, 2015 | 548 | Feb 23, 2017 | 1177 |
| -26.3% | Feb 24, 2020 | 28 | Mar 22, 2020 | 75 | Jun 5, 2020 | 103 |
| -24.49% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 178 | Jun 21, 2019 | 552 |
| -21.41% | Apr 10, 2013 | 86 | Jul 5, 2013 | 125 | Nov 7, 2013 | 211 |
| -20.75% | Mar 28, 2022 | 183 | Sep 26, 2022 | 199 | Apr 13, 2023 | 382 |
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 3.17, 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 | GLD | BTC-USD | XLE | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.57 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.43 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.66 |
| XLE | 0.53 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.46 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Portfolio | 0.57 | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 1.00 |