Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 3.95% |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 2.62% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 40% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 0% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 23.22% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 30.21% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in LTPF, 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 Jun 12, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of DGRO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 11, 2026, the LTPF returned 6.71% Year-To-Date and 12.56% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.11% | 0.61% | -0.42% | 4.03% | 29.40% | 18.38% | 10.55% | 12.70% |
Portfolio LTPF | -0.05% | -2.51% | 6.71% | 13.21% | 41.22% | 23.59% | 14.17% | 12.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -0.18% | -8.21% | 10.30% | 18.42% | 49.52% | 32.89% | 21.77% | 13.80% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -0.12% | 0.86% | 0.25% | 4.74% | 31.69% | 19.61% | 10.91% | 14.16% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.25% | 2.93% | 7.84% | 14.80% | 43.52% | 17.22% | 8.26% | 9.30% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.42% | 1.23% | -1.29% | 1.15% | 46.43% | 26.14% | 15.01% | 22.32% |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | -0.17% | -0.00% | 0.42% | 0.85% | 6.34% | 3.58% | 0.28% | 1.67% |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -0.71% | 1.14% | 3.87% | 8.42% | 27.89% | 15.13% | 10.23% | 13.10% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 13, 2014, LTPF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LTPF closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.07% | 5.23% | -8.37% | 3.37% | 6.71% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.56% | 0.98% | 2.61% | 2.81% | 2.88% | 2.71% | 0.03% | 3.95% | 6.66% | 2.44% | 2.45% | 1.63% | 39.23% |
| 2024 | -0.80% | 2.33% | 5.29% | -0.69% | 3.06% | 0.45% | 3.60% | 2.20% | 3.42% | 0.06% | 0.36% | -2.34% | 18.00% |
| 2023 | 6.73% | -4.17% | 4.76% | 1.24% | -1.63% | 2.18% | 3.03% | -2.39% | -4.26% | 1.17% | 5.92% | 3.52% | 16.45% |
| 2022 | -3.09% | 0.97% | 1.08% | -5.18% | -0.89% | -5.12% | 2.50% | -3.63% | -6.77% | 2.40% | 8.85% | -1.05% | -10.44% |
| 2021 | -1.37% | -1.01% | 1.26% | 3.55% | 4.17% | -2.49% | 1.19% | 1.12% | -3.52% | 3.14% | -1.93% | 3.45% | 7.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
LTPF has an annualized alpha of 4.47%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 13, 2014.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (60.10%) than losses (50.26%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.47% 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
- 4.47%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 60.10%
- Downside Capture
- 50.26%
Expense Ratio
LTPF 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
LTPF ranks 58 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.80 | 2.23 | +0.57 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.42 | 3.12 | +0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.42 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.07 | 4.05 | +0.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.56 | 17.91 | -1.35 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 43 | 1.82 | 2.24 | 1.34 | 3.06 | 10.54 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 70 | 2.36 | 3.28 | 1.44 | 4.38 | 19.06 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 82 | 3.04 | 4.07 | 1.56 | 4.52 | 18.15 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 54 | 2.21 | 2.88 | 1.38 | 3.58 | 11.33 |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 34 | 1.58 | 2.36 | 1.28 | 2.28 | 7.42 |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 79 | 2.62 | 3.83 | 1.48 | 5.07 | 19.35 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
LTPF provided a 1.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.32% | 1.43% | 1.52% | 1.50% | 1.48% | 1.34% | 1.12% | 1.50% | 1.60% | 1.37% | 1.49% | 1.48% |
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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% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.13% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.81% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.41% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 3.94% | 3.89% | 3.74% | 3.13% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.70% | 2.72% | 2.32% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 2.05% | 2.09% | 2.26% | 2.45% | 2.34% | 1.93% | 2.30% | 2.21% | 2.44% | 2.03% | 2.27% | 2.52% |
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 LTPF. 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 LTPF was 21.25%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current LTPF drawdown is 5.43%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.25% | Feb 24, 2020 | 20 | Mar 20, 2020 | 54 | Jun 8, 2020 | 74 |
| -20.43% | Nov 15, 2021 | 231 | Oct 14, 2022 | 284 | Dec 1, 2023 | 515 |
| -15.07% | Jul 7, 2014 | 389 | Jan 20, 2016 | 121 | Jul 13, 2016 | 510 |
| -13.22% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 122 | Jun 20, 2019 | 351 |
| -12.02% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 3.25, 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 | AGG | GLD | VGT | DGRO | VXUS | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 0.99 | 0.68 |
| AGG | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.02 | -0.00 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| GLD | 0.01 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.62 |
| VGT | 0.90 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.89 | 0.61 |
| DGRO | 0.90 | -0.00 | 0.00 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 0.64 |
| VXUS | 0.80 | 0.06 | 0.19 | 0.70 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.82 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.69 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.22 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 1.00 |