Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 7% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 17% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 28% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | Currency | 40% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted), 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Mar 1, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of UUP
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) returned 1.93% Year-To-Date and 6.82% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) | -0.11% | -1.68% | 1.93% | 5.59% | 11.49% | 11.59% | 8.24% | 6.82% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -2.64% | -4.65% | -3.18% | 23.45% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.23% | -1.48% | 0.01% | 0.50% | 3.83% | 2.14% | -0.73% | 0.79% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 0.47% | 1.46% | 3.07% | 4.62% | 1.27% | 4.90% | 5.26% | 3.13% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | -0.24% | -0.83% | -5.03% | -3.74% | -11.23% | 15.44% | 13.08% | 12.79% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 2, 2007, GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted)'s average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jan 2015 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2013 at -2.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +2.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -2.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.54% | 2.80% | -2.54% | 0.19% | 1.93% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.86% | 1.41% | 0.37% | -0.02% | -0.09% | 0.01% | 1.04% | 1.33% | 3.30% | 1.93% | 1.88% | -0.15% | 13.57% |
| 2024 | 1.55% | 0.80% | 2.34% | -0.25% | 1.13% | 1.33% | 1.62% | 0.84% | 1.14% | 1.07% | 1.50% | -0.15% | 13.68% |
| 2023 | 2.47% | -0.77% | 2.50% | 0.68% | 1.11% | 0.01% | 0.64% | 0.50% | -1.25% | 0.71% | 2.05% | 1.12% | 10.13% |
| 2022 | -0.87% | 0.84% | 0.83% | -1.19% | -1.25% | -0.89% | 2.23% | -0.99% | -0.99% | 0.07% | 0.80% | -1.52% | -2.97% |
| 2021 | -0.66% | -1.15% | 0.78% | 1.00% | 1.07% | 0.24% | 1.09% | 0.68% | -1.17% | 1.14% | 0.79% | 1.04% | 4.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) has an annualized alpha of 5.34%, beta of 0.07, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 02, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 16.06% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.81%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.11 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.11 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.34%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 16.06%
- Downside Capture
- -7.81%
Expense Ratio
GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) has an expense ratio of 0.42%, 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
GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.91 | 0.88 | +1.03 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.62 | 1.37 | +1.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.21 | +0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.75 | 1.39 | +1.36 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.05 | 6.43 | +4.61 |
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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 | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 59 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 32 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 2.87 |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 14 | 0.17 | 0.28 | 1.04 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 15 | -0.62 | -0.73 | 0.90 | -0.70 | -1.19 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) provided a 2.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.45% | 2.46% | 2.85% | 3.44% | 0.97% | 0.27% | 0.35% | 1.45% | 1.13% | 0.61% | 0.59% | 0.61% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.84% | 3.77% | 3.62% | 2.91% | 1.96% | 0.83% | 1.08% | 2.08% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 1.81% | 1.90% |
UUP Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.33% | 3.43% | 4.48% | 6.44% | 0.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.03% | 1.08% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted). 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 GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) was 4.97%, occurring on Aug 25, 2015. Recovery took 128 trading sessions.
The current GLD,QQQ,IEF,BRK,UUP (adjusted) drawdown is 2.47%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.97% | Apr 13, 2015 | 95 | Aug 25, 2015 | 128 | Feb 29, 2016 | 223 |
| -4.93% | Mar 9, 2022 | 70 | Jun 16, 2022 | 201 | Apr 5, 2023 | 271 |
| -4.82% | Feb 18, 2009 | 88 | Jun 23, 2009 | 95 | Nov 5, 2009 | 183 |
| -4.41% | Mar 28, 2013 | 61 | Jun 24, 2013 | 264 | Jul 11, 2014 | 325 |
| -4.16% | Mar 3, 2026 | 18 | 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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.59, 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 | GLD | UUP | IEF | BRK-B | QQQ | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | -0.20 | -0.28 | 0.64 | 0.90 | 0.32 |
| GLD | 0.06 | 1.00 | -0.44 | 0.23 | -0.01 | 0.05 | 0.48 |
| UUP | -0.20 | -0.44 | 1.00 | -0.13 | -0.14 | -0.16 | 0.22 |
| IEF | -0.28 | 0.23 | -0.13 | 1.00 | -0.24 | -0.23 | 0.33 |
| BRK-B | 0.64 | -0.01 | -0.14 | -0.24 | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.28 |
| QQQ | 0.90 | 0.05 | -0.16 | -0.23 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 0.35 |
| Portfolio | 0.32 | 0.48 | 0.22 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 1.00 |