Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | Money Market | 10% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10%, 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 May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of VMFXX
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% | -0.50% | -3.07% | 1.63% | 5.37% | 28.41% | 15.98% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 0.09% | -3.48% | -3.54% | -1.42% | 31.33% | 18.45% | 11.96% | 14.24% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -1.47% | 2.81% | 5.79% | 39.16% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.69% | 0.31% | 0.97% | 3.65% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -7.88% | 8.35% | 20.07% | 53.51% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.59% | 1.58% | 3.75% | 3.32% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10%'s average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.29% | 3.34% | -6.02% | 0.34% | 1.63% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.04% | 0.98% | 0.74% | 1.70% | 2.65% | 2.72% | 0.20% | 2.84% | 4.39% | 1.87% | 1.40% | 1.08% | 26.24% |
| 2024 | -0.33% | 1.85% | 3.53% | -1.46% | 2.93% | 0.83% | 2.48% | 1.92% | 2.56% | -0.98% | 1.05% | -1.90% | 13.02% |
| 2023 | 5.58% | -3.29% | 3.80% | 1.19% | -1.21% | 2.30% | 2.27% | -1.85% | -3.46% | -0.17% | 5.72% | 3.38% | 14.59% |
| 2022 | -2.76% | -0.41% | 0.54% | -5.01% | -0.07% | -4.63% | 3.17% | -3.31% | -6.26% | 2.28% | 7.08% | -1.60% | -11.17% |
| 2021 | 0.28% | -0.75% | 1.07% | 1.05% | -2.89% | 2.76% | -1.34% | 2.64% | 2.73% |
Benchmark Metrics
Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% has an annualized alpha of 4.08%, beta of 0.47, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (57.60%) than losses (52.90%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.08% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.47 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
- 4.08%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 57.60%
- Downside Capture
- 52.90%
Expense Ratio
Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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 | 1.90 | 0.88 | +1.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.60 | 1.37 | +1.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 1.39 | +1.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.10 | 6.43 | +4.67 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.97 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.13 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 47 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 78 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | — | 3.51 | — | — | — | — |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% provided a 2.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.18% | 2.26% | 2.06% | 2.24% | 1.72% | 1.51% | 1.40% | 1.76% | 1.91% | 1.63% | 1.73% | 1.72% |
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SPYM State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.28% | 1.44% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.79% | 2.23% | 1.75% | 1.97% | 1.98% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.95% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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% |
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% |
VMFXX Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund | 3.68% | 4.14% | 1.63% | 4.53% | 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 Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10%. 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 Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% was 18.52%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 293 trading sessions.
The current Golden Butterly variant SPLG 25% VXUS 25% GLD 20% BND 20% Money Market 10% drawdown is 5.70%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.52% | Nov 15, 2021 | 231 | Oct 14, 2022 | 293 | Dec 14, 2023 | 524 |
| -8.31% | Mar 2, 2026 | 19 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.13% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 11 | Apr 24, 2025 | 44 |
| -4.19% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 8 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
| -3.55% | Sep 7, 2021 | 17 | Sep 29, 2021 | 26 | Nov 4, 2021 | 43 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.65, 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 | VMFXX | BND | GLD | SPYM | VXUS | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.78 |
| VMFXX | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.05 | -0.00 | 0.03 | -0.04 | 0.01 |
| BND | 0.17 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.38 |
| GLD | 0.10 | -0.00 | 0.32 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.33 | 0.58 |
| SPYM | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.17 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.79 |
| VXUS | 0.76 | -0.04 | 0.22 | 0.33 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.89 |
| Portfolio | 0.78 | 0.01 | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.79 | 0.89 | 1.00 |