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Gold on 8/15
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Return for Risk
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Asset Allocation


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Performance

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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.50%3.00%-5.19%4.66%2.11%-0.91%7.02%
20254.58%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%
20230.80%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
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.


Gold on 8/15 Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
Gold on 8/15 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Gold on 8/15 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
Gold on 8/15 Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
Gold on 8/15 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5959
Calmar Ratio Rank
Gold on 8/15 Martin Ratio Rank: 6060
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
EUFN
iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF
42
1.311.921.231.796.24
FLJH
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF
86
2.463.351.454.2016.28
FXU
First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund
39
1.261.751.211.935.17
GAMR
Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF
16
0.500.801.100.390.88
GSIB
Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF
81
2.593.581.433.2811.54
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
26
0.891.251.190.992.83
SHLD
Global X Defense Tech ETF
16
0.430.781.090.521.28
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
79
2.242.981.413.4413.01
UTES
Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF
16
0.390.671.080.601.32
UYLD
Angel Oak Ultrashort Income ETF
99
8.0322.064.4937.30226.63

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

The current Gold on 8/15 Sharpe ratio is 2.02 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Gold on 8/15 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Gold on 8/15 provided a 2.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.34%2.43%2.71%4.28%3.03%1.05%0.88%1.12%1.76%1.16%1.28%0.95%
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
13d16d
29dMar 2025 - Apr 2025
2026 pullback2026
-7.39%Mar 2026
1mo 1d18d
1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-4.74%Aug 2024
19d11d
1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024
2026 pullback2026
-3.70%Feb 2026
6d15d
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

Gold on 8/15 has a 0.78 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

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.

UYLD
0.12
IAU
0.17
FXU
0.27
UTES
0.44
SHLD
0.44
EUFN
0.57
FLJH
0.58
GSIB
0.62
GAMR
0.71
SPMO
0.89

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Gold on 8/15. EUFN has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.75, while UYLD has the lowest at 0.18.

UYLD
0.18
IAU
0.51
FXU
0.54
SHLD
0.58
FLJH
0.61
GAMR
0.66
UTES
0.66
SPMO
0.69
GSIB
0.73
EUFN
0.75

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Dec 15, 2023
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