Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 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 Every 3 months.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 28, 2005, corresponding to the inception date of IAU
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Tech and Gold returned -1.18% Year-To-Date and 19.73% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Tech and Gold | -0.02% | -4.50% | -1.18% | 2.92% | 51.79% | 26.43% | 18.27% | 19.73% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.80% | -2.87% | -5.43% | -4.21% | 49.99% | 22.58% | 15.84% | 21.15% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | -1.94% | -7.94% | 8.34% | 20.10% | 53.58% | 32.68% | 21.72% | 14.14% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2005, Tech and Gold's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Tech and Gold closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.67% | 0.41% | -6.53% | 1.55% | -1.18% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.54% | -0.96% | -2.56% | 2.83% | 6.87% | 7.08% | 2.46% | 1.37% | 8.81% | 5.75% | -1.82% | 1.21% | 36.96% |
| 2024 | 1.47% | 3.45% | 3.03% | -3.08% | 5.31% | 5.36% | -0.68% | 1.15% | 3.47% | 0.19% | 2.62% | -0.66% | 23.47% |
| 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% | -6.84% | 8.64% | -5.33% | -9.43% | 4.79% | 6.93% | -4.99% | -20.06% |
| 2021 | -1.55% | -0.91% | 1.02% | 4.72% | 1.60% | 2.52% | 3.48% | 2.47% | -5.07% | 6.16% | 2.94% | 3.30% | 22.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
Tech and Gold has an annualized alpha of 7.61%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2005.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.01%) than losses (68.39%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 7.61% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 7.61%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 97.01%
- Downside Capture
- 68.39%
Expense Ratio
Tech and Gold has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
Tech and Gold ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.72 | 0.88 | +0.84 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.42 | 1.37 | +1.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.21 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.49 | 1.39 | +1.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.76 | 6.43 | +3.33 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 60 | 1.13 | 1.71 | 1.24 | 1.98 | 6.27 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 79 | 1.78 | 2.21 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.32 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Tech and Gold provided a 0.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.39% | 0.38% | 0.46% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 0.45% | 0.64% | 0.81% | 1.12% | 0.96% | 1.22% | 1.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.56% | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.76% | 1.04% | 0.65% | 0.92% | 1.16% | 1.60% | 1.37% | 1.74% | 1.79% |
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.
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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 10.16%.
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 |
| -17.55% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 58 |
| -15.02% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.72, 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 | IAU | XLK | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 0.83 |
| IAU | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.36 |
| XLK | 0.88 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.92 |
| Portfolio | 0.83 | 0.36 | 0.92 | 1.00 |