Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 30% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BKLC 70/30, 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio BKLC 70/30 | 0.34% | -1.99% | 6.74% | 7.68% | 27.36% | 25.14% | 15.44% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.37% | 0.47% | 8.75% | 8.75% | 24.83% | 22.35% | 13.91% | — |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 9, 2020, BKLC 70/30's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -7.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BKLC 70/30 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.49% | 2.33% | -7.08% | 6.82% | 3.62% | -2.93% | 6.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.16% | -0.54% | -1.45% | 1.52% | 4.87% | 3.28% | 1.99% | 2.55% | 6.22% | 2.68% | 1.71% | 0.70% | 31.14% |
| 2024 | 0.70% | 3.85% | 4.77% | -1.84% | 3.74% | 2.52% | 2.38% | 2.37% | 3.13% | 0.69% | 3.48% | -2.16% | 26.03% |
| 2023 | 6.06% | -3.16% | 5.60% | 1.53% | 0.57% | 3.92% | 3.00% | -1.18% | -4.58% | 0.94% | 7.26% | 3.61% | 25.38% |
| 2022 | -4.45% | -0.45% | 3.05% | -7.45% | -1.23% | -6.16% | 5.90% | -3.75% | -7.42% | 4.89% | 5.93% | -3.32% | -14.76% |
| 2021 | -1.50% | -0.37% | 2.43% | 4.72% | 2.54% | -0.02% | 2.53% | 2.10% | -4.31% | 5.34% | -0.71% | 3.81% | 17.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
BKLC 70/30 has an annualized alpha of 5.37%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 09, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.05%) than losses (74.21%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.37% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.37%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 86.05%
- Downside Capture
- 74.21%
Expense Ratio
BKLC 70/30 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
BKLC 70/30 ranks 41 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BKLC 70/30 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 1.94 | +0.11 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.63 | 2.63 | +0.01 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.35 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.38 | 2.59 | -0.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.50 | 11.84 | -2.34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | 67 | 2.01 | 2.69 | 1.37 | 2.74 | 12.42 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
BKLC 70/30 provided a 0.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.72% | 0.74% | 0.85% | 0.94% | 1.15% | 0.77% | 0.59% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.22% | 1.35% | 1.64% | 1.10% | 0.84% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 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 BKLC 70/30. 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 BKLC 70/30 was 21.10%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 188 trading sessions.
The current BKLC 70/30 drawdown is 2.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -21.10%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 9mo 7d | 1y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.87%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.54%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 1mo 9d | 3mo 9dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.41%Sep 2020 | 20d | 2mo 12d | 3mo 2dSep 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2023 pullback2023 | -6.85%Oct 2023 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 14d | 3mo 17dAug 2023 - Nov 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 1.72, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.27 | 1.28 | 1.26 | 1.25 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.25, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
BKLC 70/30 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 9, 2020 | 0.89 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. BKLC has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.98, while GLD has the lowest at 0.14.
Asset Correlations Table
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