Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 80% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 10% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 10% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Carol Smith, 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 9, 2026, the Carol Smith returned 9.19% Year-To-Date and 15.57% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Carol Smith | 0.43% | -0.33% | 9.19% | 9.27% | 26.99% | 22.80% | 13.48% | 15.57% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 1.56% | 0.68% | 16.71% | 15.00% | 35.78% | 27.15% | 16.98% | 21.59% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.30% | 0.44% | 9.05% | 8.94% | 24.96% | 21.05% | 12.25% | 14.84% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 19, 2004, Carol Smith's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Carol Smith closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.62% | 0.31% | -5.71% | 9.73% | 5.15% | -2.48% | 9.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.33% | -1.58% | -4.39% | 0.10% | 5.88% | 4.82% | 2.01% | 2.47% | 4.45% | 2.60% | 0.60% | 0.14% | 21.87% |
| 2024 | 0.93% | 4.82% | 3.57% | -3.61% | 4.56% | 3.08% | 1.88% | 2.03% | 2.41% | -0.26% | 5.55% | -2.53% | 24.35% |
| 2023 | 7.18% | -2.49% | 3.93% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 5.82% | 3.55% | -1.82% | -4.83% | -1.59% | 8.81% | 4.91% | 27.44% |
| 2022 | -5.89% | -1.77% | 3.15% | -8.86% | -0.71% | -7.59% | 8.47% | -3.80% | -8.78% | 6.70% | 5.52% | -5.32% | -19.09% |
| 2021 | -0.56% | 1.90% | 3.05% | 4.98% | 1.01% | 1.84% | 1.93% | 2.70% | -4.46% | 6.27% | -1.03% | 3.47% | 22.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Carol Smith has an annualized alpha of 3.25%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2004.
- This portfolio captured 101.75% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 89.14% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.25% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.97, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.25%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 101.75%
- Downside Capture
- 89.14%
Expense Ratio
Carol Smith has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
Carol Smith ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Carol Smith and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.17 | 1.94 | +0.23 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.92 | 2.63 | +0.29 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.35 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.71 | 2.59 | +0.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.17 | 11.84 | +0.32 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 69 | 2.15 | 2.77 | 1.38 | 3.00 | 11.43 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 68 | 2.02 | 2.73 | 1.36 | 2.81 | 12.85 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Carol Smith provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.87% | 0.94% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.41% | 1.01% | 1.19% | 1.49% | 1.72% | 1.45% | 1.64% | 1.68% |
| 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% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.39% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 Carol Smith. 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 Carol Smith was 49.76%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 466 trading sessions.
The current Carol Smith drawdown is 2.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -49.76%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.11%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo | 5mo 2dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.80%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.68%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 11d | 6mo 15dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.57%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.52, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 1.10 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Carol Smith correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.97 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.98 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 19, 2004 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while GLD has the lowest at 0.07.
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