Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 50% |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BIL GDRM, 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 month.
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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 BIL GDRM | -1.81% | -4.27% | 1.68% | 3.15% | 17.61% | 17.23% | 10.85% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.04% | 0.28% | 1.53% | 1.78% | 3.87% | 4.64% | 3.42% | 2.18% |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | -3.67% | -8.63% | 0.06% | 2.68% | 30.23% | 29.91% | 17.81% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2018, BIL GDRM's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, BIL GDRM closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 3, 2026 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.97% | 4.16% | -5.26% | -0.59% | -0.63% | -2.49% | 1.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.54% | 1.12% | 4.86% | 2.93% | 0.17% | 0.39% | -0.11% | 2.68% | 6.05% | 1.98% | 2.82% | 1.32% | 31.31% |
| 2024 | -0.48% | 0.47% | 4.52% | 1.79% | 1.03% | 0.16% | 2.90% | 1.30% | 2.77% | 2.38% | -1.34% | -0.47% | 15.90% |
| 2023 | 3.03% | -2.49% | 4.18% | 0.67% | -0.50% | -0.87% | 1.36% | -0.40% | -2.17% | 3.90% | 1.52% | 0.87% | 9.21% |
| 2022 | -0.83% | 3.06% | 0.70% | -1.05% | -1.60% | -0.76% | -1.22% | -1.37% | -1.35% | -0.79% | 4.34% | 1.68% | 0.63% |
| 2021 | -1.59% | -3.16% | -0.53% | 1.78% | 3.76% | -3.49% | 1.23% | 0.05% | -1.64% | 0.78% | -0.35% | 1.61% | -1.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
BIL GDRM has an annualized alpha of 9.47%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2018.
- This portfolio captured 21.01% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -11.14%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.47%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 21.01%
- Downside Capture
- -11.14%
Expense Ratio
BIL GDRM 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
BIL GDRM ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BIL GDRM and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.27 | 2.01 | -0.73 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.68 | 2.71 | -1.04 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.36 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.74 | 2.69 | -0.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.46 | 12.34 | -7.89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.68 | 175.67 | 88.66 | 358.48 | 2,842.59 |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 32 | 1.07 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.43 | 3.63 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
BIL GDRM provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.93% | 2.06% | 2.51% | 2.46% | 0.68% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 1.02% | 0.83% | 0.34% | 0.03% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||||
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 BIL GDRM. 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 BIL GDRM was 10.88%, occurring on Sep 26, 2022. Recovery took 131 trading sessions.
The current BIL GDRM drawdown is 9.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -10.88%Sep 2022 | 2y 1mo | 6mo 10d | 2y 8moAug 2020 - Apr 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.72%Jun 2026 | 4mo 6d | — | 4mo 10dJan 2026 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -6.33%Mar 2020 | 9d | 21d | 1moMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.27%Nov 2025 | 14d | 1mo 18d | 2mo 2dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.69%Oct 2023 | 5mo 3d | 22d | 5mo 25dMay 2023 - Oct 2023 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.01, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
BIL GDRM correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.21 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.15 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.12 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 27, 2018 | 0.08 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. GLDM has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.08, while BIL has the lowest at -0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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