Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
UYLD Angel Oak Ultrashort Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 22% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 13.50% |
EUFN iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | Financials Equities | 13% |
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | Utilities Equities | 10% |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 9.50% |
UTES Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 8.90% |
FLJH Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 6.60% |
GSIB Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | Financials Equities | 6% |
GAMR Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | Gaming | 5.50% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 5% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold on 8/15, 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Gold on 8/15 | 0.69% | 0.26% | 7.02% | 7.83% | 22.70% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
EUFN iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 1.20% | 3.32% | 4.75% | 9.10% | 26.28% | 32.04% | 18.43% | 13.48% |
FLJH Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.82% | 0.83% | 18.85% | 15.00% | 45.12% | 25.97% | 20.54% | — |
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 0.87% | 1.27% | 8.19% | 8.80% | 16.57% | 17.64% | 11.71% | 9.38% |
GAMR Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | 0.84% | -0.42% | -2.06% | -1.64% | 11.36% | 12.99% | -1.76% | 12.44% |
GSIB Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 1.92% | 6.83% | 13.98% | 16.88% | 45.35% | — | — | — |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.08% | -10.21% | -2.44% | -2.22% | 23.95% | 29.07% | 17.23% | 12.31% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | -2.04% | 0.05% | -1.50% | -1.03% | 10.40% | — | — | — |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 1.26% | 4.23% | 28.15% | 28.70% | 43.47% | 41.53% | 23.50% | 20.86% |
UTES Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | 1.56% | -0.29% | 0.26% | 0.49% | 8.31% | 22.00% | 15.32% | 12.27% |
UYLD Angel Oak Ultrashort Income ETF | 0.05% | 0.73% | 2.03% | 2.39% | 5.08% | 5.92% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 15, 2023, Gold on 8/15's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 81% of months were positive and 19% were negative. The best month was May 2024 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, Gold on 8/15 closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.50% | 3.00% | -5.19% | 4.66% | 2.11% | -0.91% | 7.02% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.58% | 2.37% | 1.48% | 2.68% | 5.21% | 2.94% | 2.54% | 1.71% | 4.70% | 1.04% | 1.17% | 0.70% | 35.79% |
| 2024 | -0.24% | 3.44% | 5.19% | -0.45% | 5.33% | -0.93% | 2.80% | 2.51% | 3.32% | 0.38% | 2.68% | -2.14% | 23.84% |
| 2023 | 0.80% | 0.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold on 8/15 has an annualized alpha of 14.51%, beta of 0.57, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 2023.
- This portfolio captured 80.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.89%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 14.51% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.57 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
- 14.51%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 80.57%
- Downside Capture
- -7.89%
Expense Ratio
Gold on 8/15 has an expense ratio of 0.36%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Gold on 8/15 ranks 56 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 Gold on 8/15 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.02 | 1.86 | +0.16 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.77 | 2.53 | +0.24 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.34 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.02 | 2.53 | +0.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.47 | 11.37 | +1.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EUFN iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 42 | 1.31 | 1.92 | 1.23 | 1.79 | 6.24 |
FLJH Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 86 | 2.46 | 3.35 | 1.45 | 4.20 | 16.28 |
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 39 | 1.26 | 1.75 | 1.21 | 1.93 | 5.17 |
GAMR Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | 16 | 0.50 | 0.80 | 1.10 | 0.39 | 0.88 |
GSIB Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 81 | 2.59 | 3.58 | 1.43 | 3.28 | 11.54 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 26 | 0.89 | 1.25 | 1.19 | 0.99 | 2.83 |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 16 | 0.43 | 0.78 | 1.09 | 0.52 | 1.28 |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 79 | 2.24 | 2.98 | 1.41 | 3.44 | 13.01 |
UTES Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | 16 | 0.39 | 0.67 | 1.08 | 0.60 | 1.32 |
UYLD Angel Oak Ultrashort Income ETF | 99 | 8.03 | 22.06 | 4.49 | 37.30 | 226.63 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold on 8/15 provided a 2.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.34% | 2.43% | 2.71% | 4.28% | 3.03% | 1.05% | 0.88% | 1.12% | 1.76% | 1.16% | 1.28% | 0.95% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EUFN iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 3.41% | 3.57% | 5.36% | 5.00% | 4.24% | 4.15% | 1.38% | 4.55% | 6.48% | 3.04% | 4.03% | 3.65% |
FLJH Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 3.28% | 3.90% | 5.06% | 25.59% | 26.67% | 1.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.92% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | 2.16% | 2.29% | 2.41% | 2.52% | 2.03% | 2.00% | 3.97% | 2.34% | 2.40% | 3.81% | 2.62% | 3.90% |
GAMR Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF | 0.53% | 0.52% | 0.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GSIB Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 1.67% | 1.91% | 1.67% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF | 0.56% | 0.55% | 0.53% | 0.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 0.67% | 0.73% | 0.48% | 1.63% | 1.66% | 0.52% | 1.27% | 1.39% | 1.05% | 0.77% | 1.94% | 0.36% |
UTES Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | 1.49% | 1.42% | 1.51% | 2.44% | 2.13% | 1.94% | 2.09% | 1.84% | 2.09% | 3.44% | 3.53% | 0.61% |
UYLD Angel Oak Ultrashort Income ETF | 5.03% | 5.07% | 4.97% | 5.92% | 0.75% | 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 Gold on 8/15. 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 Gold on 8/15 was 8.49%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 11 trading sessions.
The current Gold on 8/15 drawdown is 0.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -8.49%Apr 2025 | 13d | 16d | 29dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.39%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.74%Aug 2024 | 19d | 11d | 1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.70%Feb 2026 | 6d | 15d | 21dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.70%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 11d 40mJun 2026 - now |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.07, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.50 | 1.46 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.46, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Gold on 8/15 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 15, 2023 | 0.75 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPMO has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.89, while UYLD has the lowest at 0.12.
Asset Correlations Table
| UYLD | IAU | FXU | SHLD | UTES | FLJH | GAMR | SPMO | EUFN | GSIB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UYLD | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.17 | 0.12 |
| IAU | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.26 | 0.19 |
| FXU | 0.18 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.26 | 0.74 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.29 |
| SHLD | 0.07 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.39 |
| UTES | 0.07 | 0.18 | 0.74 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.44 | 0.31 | 0.35 |
| FLJH | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.51 |
| GAMR | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.14 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.51 | 0.52 |
| SPMO | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.53 |
| EUFN | 0.17 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.42 | 0.31 | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.84 |
| GSIB | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.29 | 0.39 | 0.35 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.84 | 1.00 |
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