Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 12% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 14% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 6% |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 20% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 24% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Golden Ratio, 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 10, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of SCHQ
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio Golden Ratio | 0.63% | -3.20% | 1.14% | 4.03% | 18.85% | 14.59% | 8.43% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.41% | -4.79% | 3.59% | 5.25% | 19.13% | 13.58% | 7.64% | 10.14% |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | -0.04% | -3.14% | -0.10% | -0.76% | -0.34% | -1.57% | -4.82% | — |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.02% | -0.31% | 0.26% | 1.27% | 3.69% | 4.00% | 1.79% | 1.72% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 1.09% | -4.37% | -9.39% | -8.17% | 18.52% | 21.59% | 11.67% | 16.16% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 1.75% | -10.65% | 10.47% | 22.97% | 52.25% | 33.69% | 22.00% | 14.11% |
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 0.20% | -3.07% | 8.09% | 15.25% | 26.29% | 9.97% | 8.67% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 11, 2019, Golden Ratio's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Golden Ratio closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.16% | 2.88% | -5.31% | 0.63% | 1.14% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.62% | -0.56% | -2.14% | 0.14% | 2.91% | 3.36% | 0.98% | 2.45% | 4.17% | 1.96% | 1.29% | 0.07% | 18.47% |
| 2024 | -0.26% | 2.65% | 3.73% | -2.69% | 3.17% | 1.73% | 2.75% | 0.94% | 2.27% | -1.28% | 3.80% | -3.18% | 14.14% |
| 2023 | 6.59% | -2.60% | 1.80% | 0.37% | -0.26% | 4.04% | 1.95% | -1.78% | -4.08% | -1.58% | 6.40% | 5.01% | 16.28% |
| 2022 | -4.30% | 0.31% | 1.21% | -5.45% | -1.10% | -4.37% | 5.21% | -2.97% | -6.44% | 2.65% | 3.95% | -3.50% | -14.56% |
| 2021 | -0.91% | 0.96% | 1.17% | 3.87% | 1.60% | 0.76% | 1.56% | 1.00% | -2.97% | 4.15% | -0.42% | 1.67% | 12.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
Golden Ratio has an annualized alpha of 3.73%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 11, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 61.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.71% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.73% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.51 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
- 3.73%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 61.71%
- Downside Capture
- 61.87%
Expense Ratio
Golden Ratio has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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 Ratio ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% 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 | 1.61 | 0.92 | +0.70 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.30 | 1.41 | +0.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.51 | 1.41 | +1.10 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.26 | 6.61 | +3.65 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 51 | 0.93 | 1.43 | 1.19 | 1.37 | 5.62 |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 11 | -0.03 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 96 | 2.44 | 3.92 | 1.50 | 4.42 | 17.32 |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 44 | 0.82 | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 4.15 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 85 | 1.89 | 2.31 | 1.35 | 2.70 | 9.90 |
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 95 | 2.19 | 2.98 | 1.46 | 4.35 | 18.69 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Golden Ratio provided a 2.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.38% | 2.43% | 2.45% | 1.98% | 2.24% | 2.14% | 1.05% | 2.07% | 0.98% | 0.77% | 0.81% | 0.83% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.90% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
SCHQ Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 4.73% | 4.54% | 4.58% | 3.79% | 2.88% | 1.69% | 1.51% | 0.44% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 3.98% | 4.06% | 4.29% | 3.76% | 1.34% | 0.41% | 1.27% | 2.27% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 0.82% | 0.68% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
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% |
DBMF iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 5.29% | 5.91% | 5.75% | 2.91% | 7.72% | 10.38% | 0.86% | 9.35% | 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 Ratio. 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 Ratio was 19.14%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 55 trading sessions.
The current Golden Ratio drawdown is 4.77%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.14% | Feb 21, 2020 | 19 | Mar 18, 2020 | 55 | Jun 5, 2020 | 74 |
| -18.38% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 340 | Feb 23, 2024 | 574 |
| -10.85% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 43 | Jun 10, 2025 | 78 |
| -7.33% | Mar 3, 2026 | 19 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.35% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 37 | Nov 13, 2020 | 51 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.19, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | GLD | SCHO | DBMF | SCHQ | VBR | VUG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.10 | -0.02 | 0.18 | -0.04 | 0.79 | 0.93 | 0.87 |
| GLD | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.32 | 0.14 | 0.25 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.38 |
| SCHO | -0.02 | 0.32 | 1.00 | -0.26 | 0.59 | -0.02 | -0.01 | 0.18 |
| DBMF | 0.18 | 0.14 | -0.26 | 1.00 | -0.25 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| SCHQ | -0.04 | 0.25 | 0.59 | -0.25 | 1.00 | -0.08 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| VBR | 0.79 | 0.09 | -0.02 | 0.16 | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.80 |
| VUG | 0.93 | 0.09 | -0.01 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.81 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.38 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 1.00 |