Tech and Gold
Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 30% |
XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | Technology Equities | 70% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Tech and Gold, 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 Quarterly
The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 28, 2005, corresponding to the inception date of IAU
Returns By Period
As of Nov 13, 2024, the Tech and Gold returned 24.36% Year-To-Date and 17.21% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Year-To-Date | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years (annualized) | 10 years (annualized) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | 25.48% | 2.14% | 12.76% | 33.14% | 13.96% | 11.39% |
| Tech and Gold | 23.70% | -0.42% | 10.13% | 30.73% | 20.20% | 17.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 22.90% | 0.65% | 10.86% | 30.23% | 23.18% | 20.50% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 24.49% | -3.01% | 7.67% | 30.69% | 11.74% | 7.80% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Tech and Gold, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.47% | 3.45% | 3.03% | -3.08% | 5.31% | 5.36% | -0.68% | 1.15% | 3.47% | 0.19% | 23.70% | ||
| 2023 | 8.21% | -1.29% | 9.99% | 0.19% | 5.86% | 3.73% | 2.48% | -1.42% | -5.97% | 2.24% | 9.66% | 3.33% | 42.24% |
| 2022 | -5.29% | -1.43% | 2.65% | -8.32% | -1.52% | -6.85% | 8.64% | -5.33% | -9.43% | 4.79% | 6.93% | -4.99% | -20.07% |
| 2021 | -1.55% | -0.91% | 1.02% | 4.72% | 1.60% | 2.56% | 3.48% | 2.47% | -5.07% | 6.16% | 2.94% | 3.30% | 22.19% |
| 2020 | 4.18% | -5.30% | -5.84% | 11.70% | 5.87% | 5.80% | 7.27% | 8.08% | -5.02% | -3.68% | 6.28% | 5.97% | 38.84% |
| 2019 | 5.72% | 4.77% | 2.99% | 4.25% | -5.70% | 8.62% | 2.49% | 1.17% | 0.11% | 3.50% | 2.83% | 4.15% | 40.17% |
| 2018 | 5.90% | -0.88% | -2.48% | -0.21% | 4.42% | -1.16% | 0.76% | 4.08% | -0.17% | -4.97% | -1.22% | -3.96% | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 4.09% | 4.12% | 1.48% | 1.90% | 2.74% | -2.61% | 3.83% | 3.27% | -0.39% | 4.33% | 1.11% | 1.01% | 27.61% |
| 2016 | -0.96% | 3.17% | 5.42% | -1.99% | 1.34% | 1.70% | 5.59% | -0.10% | 1.69% | -1.40% | -2.34% | 1.13% | 13.68% |
| 2015 | 0.13% | 3.52% | -3.07% | 1.89% | 1.49% | -3.34% | 0.00% | -2.93% | -1.49% | 8.08% | -1.35% | -1.61% | 0.73% |
| 2014 | -0.80% | 5.04% | -0.70% | 0.34% | 1.76% | 3.10% | 0.10% | 2.42% | -2.13% | 0.23% | 3.27% | -1.21% | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 1.19% | -0.95% | 2.11% | -1.02% | 0.28% | -4.80% | 4.82% | 0.92% | 0.15% | 3.41% | 0.59% | 1.57% | 8.26% |
Expense Ratio
Tech and Gold has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low compared to other funds. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of Tech and Gold is 28, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other portfolios in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.52 | 2.03 | 1.28 | 1.93 | 6.69 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 2.16 | 2.88 | 1.38 | 4.13 | 13.70 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
Tech and Gold provided a 0.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.46% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.45% | 0.64% | 0.81% | 1.12% | 0.96% | 1.22% | 1.25% | 1.22% | 1.19% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.66% | 0.76% | 1.04% | 0.65% | 0.92% | 1.16% | 1.60% | 1.37% | 1.74% | 1.79% | 1.75% | 1.70% |
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% |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Tech and Gold. 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 Tech and Gold was 41.67%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 342 trading sessions.
The current Tech and Gold drawdown is 1.51%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.67% | Nov 7, 2007 | 263 | Nov 20, 2008 | 342 | Apr 5, 2010 | 605 |
| -26.68% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 164 | Jun 12, 2023 | 366 |
| -23.93% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 50 | Jun 2, 2020 | 72 |
| -14.95% | Oct 4, 2018 | 56 | Dec 24, 2018 | 53 | Mar 13, 2019 | 109 |
| -13.63% | May 10, 2006 | 24 | Jun 13, 2006 | 103 | Nov 7, 2006 | 127 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Tech and Gold volatility is 4.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Diversification
Asset Correlations Table
| IAU | XLK | |
|---|---|---|
| IAU | 1.00 | 0.03 |
| XLK | 0.03 | 1.00 |