Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 20% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 2% | |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 5% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 10% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 18% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in *60 40 test, 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 2, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VYMI
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the *60 40 test returned 1.44% Year-To-Date and 14.21% 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 *60 40 test | 0.72% | -1.82% | 1.44% | 4.88% | 22.00% | 18.19% | 10.99% | 14.21% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.75% | -4.28% | -3.65% | -1.42% | 18.14% | 18.48% | 11.86% | 14.06% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 1.24% | -3.79% | -4.76% | -2.89% | 24.21% | 22.83% | 13.16% | 18.99% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.04% | -1.30% | 0.09% | 0.74% | 3.96% | 3.60% | 0.25% | 1.68% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | -0.09% | 0.08% | 0.93% | 1.17% | 3.87% | 4.66% | 3.47% | 3.10% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 1.75% | -10.65% | 10.47% | 22.97% | 52.25% | 33.69% | 22.00% | 14.11% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.82% | -3.79% | 6.37% | 13.78% | 33.76% | 20.74% | 12.62% | 10.30% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 2.24% | -3.55% | 8.84% | 17.83% | 85.04% | 44.53% | 26.15% | 31.58% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.51% | -0.38% | -21.63% | -42.21% | -19.49% | 34.49% | 3.06% | 66.45% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, *60 40 test's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -7.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, *60 40 test closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.1%, 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 | 3.24% | 1.96% | -4.32% | 0.72% | 1.44% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.47% | 0.32% | -0.39% | 1.79% | 3.35% | 3.17% | 0.82% | 2.33% | 3.76% | 2.19% | 0.70% | 1.07% | 23.75% |
| 2024 | 0.42% | 3.11% | 3.14% | -2.32% | 4.06% | 1.51% | 1.29% | 1.18% | 2.26% | -0.82% | 2.42% | -1.19% | 15.92% |
| 2023 | 6.84% | -2.05% | 4.69% | 0.86% | 0.66% | 3.18% | 2.34% | -1.97% | -2.92% | -0.15% | 6.63% | 4.41% | 24.26% |
| 2022 | -2.96% | -0.65% | 0.75% | -5.95% | 0.35% | -5.90% | 4.09% | -3.57% | -6.38% | 2.27% | 5.93% | -2.35% | -14.26% |
| 2021 | 0.11% | 1.28% | 2.24% | 2.43% | 0.42% | 0.50% | 1.68% | 1.73% | -2.89% | 4.39% | -0.40% | 1.57% | 13.66% |
Benchmark Metrics
*60 40 test has an annualized alpha of 6.66%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.63%) than losses (51.82%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.66% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.52 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
- 6.66%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 69.63%
- Downside Capture
- 51.82%
Expense Ratio
*60 40 test has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
*60 40 test 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 | 2.03 | 0.92 | +1.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.91 | 1.41 | +1.50 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.21 | +0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 1.41 | +1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.28 | 6.61 | +2.66 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 59 | 0.96 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.27 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 65 | 1.07 | 1.66 | 1.24 | 2.00 | 7.32 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 50 | 0.93 | 1.32 | 1.16 | 1.75 | 4.78 |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 94 | 2.12 | 3.23 | 1.45 | 4.10 | 13.94 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 85 | 1.89 | 2.31 | 1.35 | 2.70 | 9.90 |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 92 | 2.13 | 2.82 | 1.44 | 3.09 | 12.68 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.32 | 2.92 | 1.41 | 5.39 | 19.22 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 43 | -0.44 | -0.38 | 0.96 | -1.11 | -1.99 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
*60 40 test provided a 2.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.32% | 2.44% | 2.40% | 2.31% | 2.89% | 2.24% | 1.64% | 2.12% | 2.29% | 1.81% | 1.54% | 0.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.93% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 3.43% | 4.11% | 2.62% | 2.84% | 6.04% | 4.15% | 1.40% | 2.06% | 2.44% | 1.59% | 0.89% | 0.00% |
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% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 3.60% | 3.68% | 4.84% | 4.58% | 4.70% | 4.30% | 3.22% | 4.20% | 4.29% | 3.21% | 2.39% | 0.00% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 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 *60 40 test. 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 *60 40 test was 20.38%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 398 trading sessions.
The current *60 40 test drawdown is 3.96%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.38% | Nov 9, 2021 | 341 | Oct 15, 2022 | 398 | Nov 17, 2023 | 739 |
| -19.03% | Feb 20, 2020 | 28 | Mar 18, 2020 | 110 | Jul 6, 2020 | 138 |
| -15.77% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 183 | Jun 26, 2019 | 557 |
| -8.35% | Feb 21, 2025 | 47 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 2, 2025 | 71 |
| -6.6% | Feb 26, 2026 | 33 | 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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.34, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BND | GLD | BTC-USD | STIP | SMH | VYMI | QQQ | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.22 | 0.09 | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| BND | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.03 | 0.53 | -0.00 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.37 | 0.03 | 0.21 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| BTC-USD | 0.22 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.46 |
| STIP | 0.09 | 0.53 | 0.37 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| SMH | 0.77 | -0.00 | 0.03 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.72 | 0.71 |
| VYMI | 0.73 | 0.04 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.72 |
| QQQ | 0.91 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.79 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.77 |
| SPY | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.72 | 0.68 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.79 |
| Portfolio | 0.86 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.22 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 1.00 |