Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 20% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 20% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in LifeTimeETF, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the LifeTimeETF returned 16.90% Year-To-Date and 15.24% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio LifeTimeETF | 0.58% | -0.12% | 16.90% | 16.80% | 32.69% | 23.05% | 16.25% | 15.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -9.52% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.58% | 1.35% | 24.03% | 24.13% | 50.48% | 29.84% | 20.35% | 25.19% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 0.92% | 3.35% | 12.51% | 12.32% | 14.02% | 10.14% | 2.55% | 5.65% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.55% | -0.84% | 9.08% | 9.44% | 25.76% | 20.95% | 13.43% | 15.50% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.75% | -0.90% | 29.56% | 28.37% | 34.84% | 16.18% | 20.12% | 9.91% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 9, 2010, LifeTimeETF's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, LifeTimeETF closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.95% | 4.27% | -2.66% | 6.74% | 3.60% | -1.70% | 16.90% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | 1.08% | -0.66% | -2.08% | 3.83% | 4.16% | 1.73% | 3.01% | 4.45% | 1.69% | 1.03% | 0.05% | 22.66% |
| 2024 | -0.66% | 3.18% | 5.16% | -3.10% | 3.69% | 2.39% | 3.06% | 1.78% | 2.06% | 0.02% | 4.30% | -4.33% | 18.49% |
| 2023 | 6.98% | -4.00% | 3.95% | 1.05% | -1.32% | 4.61% | 3.65% | -1.33% | -4.00% | -1.18% | 7.28% | 4.21% | 20.79% |
| 2022 | -0.87% | 0.90% | 5.02% | -5.68% | 1.44% | -9.05% | 7.64% | -3.25% | -9.35% | 8.41% | 5.18% | -3.83% | -5.37% |
| 2021 | -0.24% | 4.94% | 2.69% | 4.51% | 2.67% | 1.74% | 0.86% | 1.37% | -2.38% | 6.80% | -1.09% | 4.59% | 29.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
LifeTimeETF has an annualized alpha of 2.69%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 09, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.15%) than losses (78.64%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.69% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.69%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 86.15%
- Downside Capture
- 78.64%
Expense Ratio
LifeTimeETF has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
LifeTimeETF ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for LifeTimeETF and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.86 | 1.86 | +1.00 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.66 | 2.53 | +1.12 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.34 | +0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.67 | 2.53 | +3.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 21.19 | 11.37 | +9.82 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 26 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 67 | 2.19 | 2.74 | 1.36 | 2.94 | 9.11 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 31 | 0.96 | 1.39 | 1.17 | 1.56 | 4.90 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.99 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.75 | 12.42 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 58 | 1.82 | 2.40 | 1.30 | 3.10 | 8.63 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
LifeTimeETF provided a 1.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.50% | 1.75% | 1.81% | 1.92% | 2.04% | 1.73% | 2.38% | 2.62% | 2.33% | 2.01% | 2.08% | 2.14% |
| 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% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.33% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.54% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.59% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
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 LifeTimeETF. 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 LifeTimeETF was 32.78%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 95 trading sessions.
The current LifeTimeETF drawdown is 2.77%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.78%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -18.98%Sep 2022 | 6mo | 9mo 18d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2011 correction2011 | -16.74%Oct 2011 | 2mo 10d | 3mo 24d | 6mo 4dJul 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.13%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 2mo 19d | 6mo 15dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -14.78%Jan 2016 | 8mo 26d | 4mo 19d | 1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.71 | 1.48 | 1.42 | 1.35 | 1.34 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.34, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
LifeTimeETF correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.72 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 9, 2010 | 0.87 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while GLD has the lowest at 0.05.
Asset Correlations Table
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