Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 50% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VOO 50/50, 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 Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the VOO 50/50 returned 3.36% Year-To-Date and 14.72% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio VOO 50/50 | 1.27% | -5.14% | 3.36% | 10.54% | 34.10% | 26.46% | 17.26% | 14.72% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.79% | -4.29% | -3.66% | -1.41% | 18.17% | 18.58% | 11.93% | 14.14% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 1.75% | -10.65% | 10.47% | 22.97% | 52.25% | 33.69% | 22.00% | 14.11% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, VOO 50/50's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VOO 50/50 closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.86% | 4.20% | -8.35% | 1.27% | 3.36% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.75% | 0.32% | 2.17% | 2.32% | 3.00% | 2.79% | 0.83% | 3.52% | 7.66% | 2.98% | 2.81% | 1.16% | 39.98% |
| 2024 | 0.09% | 2.87% | 5.89% | -0.49% | 3.25% | 1.67% | 3.27% | 2.24% | 3.69% | 1.66% | 1.29% | -1.87% | 25.99% |
| 2023 | 6.02% | -3.93% | 5.80% | 1.23% | -0.42% | 2.23% | 2.79% | -1.45% | -4.75% | 2.58% | 5.71% | 2.91% | 19.56% |
| 2022 | -3.45% | 1.68% | 2.41% | -5.40% | -1.58% | -4.83% | 3.30% | -3.57% | -6.18% | 3.13% | 6.94% | -1.52% | -9.59% |
| 2021 | -2.12% | -1.69% | 1.93% | 4.42% | 4.16% | -2.59% | 2.49% | 1.43% | -3.92% | 4.22% | -0.71% | 3.95% | 11.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
VOO 50/50 has an annualized alpha of 5.69%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (62.56%) than losses (45.13%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.69% 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
- 5.69%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 62.56%
- Downside Capture
- 45.13%
Expense Ratio
VOO 50/50 has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
VOO 50/50 ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% 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 | 1.97 | 0.92 | +1.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.55 | 1.41 | +1.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.21 | +0.19 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 1.41 | +1.13 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.50 | 6.61 | +3.89 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 60 | 1.01 | 1.53 | 1.23 | 1.55 | 7.31 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 85 | 1.89 | 2.31 | 1.35 | 2.70 | 9.90 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VOO 50/50 provided a 0.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.59% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.85% | 0.62% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 1.03% | 0.89% | 1.01% | 1.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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% |
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 VOO 50/50. 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 VOO 50/50 was 19.94%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current VOO 50/50 drawdown is 8.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.94% | Feb 24, 2020 | 20 | Mar 20, 2020 | 53 | Jun 5, 2020 | 73 |
| -18.22% | Mar 31, 2022 | 137 | Oct 14, 2022 | 184 | Jul 12, 2023 | 321 |
| -13.64% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -12.01% | Oct 5, 2012 | 181 | Jun 27, 2013 | 165 | Feb 24, 2014 | 346 |
| -11.73% | Jan 23, 2015 | 248 | Jan 15, 2016 | 64 | Apr 19, 2016 | 312 |
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 2.00, 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 | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.71 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Portfolio | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.67 | 1.00 |