Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
CPER United States Copper Index Fund | Metals | 1% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 49.50% |
SLV iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 49.50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD_SLV_CPER, 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 Nov 15, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of CPER
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the GLD_SLV_CPER returned 5.26% Year-To-Date and 15.90% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio GLD_SLV_CPER | -2.66% | -9.96% | 5.26% | 39.04% | 81.17% | 38.85% | 22.97% | 15.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
SLV iShares Silver Trust | -3.45% | -11.90% | 2.13% | 54.69% | 113.88% | 43.94% | 23.23% | 16.57% |
CPER United States Copper Index Fund | 0.09% | -3.46% | -1.69% | 12.47% | 9.01% | 11.54% | 6.78% | 9.11% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 2011, GLD_SLV_CPER's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jul 2020 with a return of +21.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -15.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GLD_SLV_CPER closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 3, 2026 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -20.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.51% | 10.58% | -15.31% | -1.84% | 5.26% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 7.52% | 0.61% | 9.47% | 0.41% | 0.63% | 4.69% | 0.33% | 6.78% | 14.45% | 3.73% | 10.76% | 15.10% | 103.08% |
| 2024 | -2.67% | -0.20% | 9.15% | 4.43% | 8.52% | -2.40% | 2.28% | 0.99% | 6.40% | 4.53% | -4.74% | -3.52% | 23.82% |
| 2023 | 2.54% | -8.49% | 11.16% | 2.36% | -3.76% | -2.73% | 5.47% | -1.34% | -6.97% | 5.20% | 6.28% | -2.29% | 5.70% |
| 2022 | -2.49% | 7.39% | 1.25% | -5.08% | -4.42% | -3.87% | -1.16% | -7.11% | 1.11% | -0.54% | 12.28% | 5.44% | 1.07% |
| 2021 | -0.76% | -3.56% | -4.66% | 4.74% | 7.75% | -6.84% | 0.08% | -3.12% | -5.13% | 4.61% | -2.74% | 2.72% | -7.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
GLD_SLV_CPER has an annualized alpha of 5.65%, beta of 0.23, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 16, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (30.66%) than losses (23.83%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.23 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.03 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.65%
- Beta
- 0.23
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 30.66%
- Downside Capture
- 23.83%
Expense Ratio
GLD_SLV_CPER has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range. 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
GLD_SLV_CPER ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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 | 2.01 | 0.88 | +1.12 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.19 | 1.37 | +0.82 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.56 | 1.39 | +1.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.47 | 6.43 | +2.03 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
SLV iShares Silver Trust | 81 | 2.00 | 2.13 | 1.38 | 2.70 | 8.21 |
CPER United States Copper Index Fund | 18 | 0.25 | 0.55 | 1.09 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
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 GLD_SLV_CPER. 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 GLD_SLV_CPER was 53.49%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 2091 trading sessions.
The current GLD_SLV_CPER drawdown is 24.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -53.49% | Feb 29, 2012 | 958 | Dec 17, 2015 | 2091 | Apr 11, 2024 | 3049 |
| -31.88% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -17.28% | Nov 16, 2011 | 29 | Dec 28, 2011 | 38 | Feb 23, 2012 | 67 |
| -11.17% | Oct 23, 2024 | 41 | Dec 19, 2024 | 38 | Feb 18, 2025 | 79 |
| -10.79% | Oct 17, 2025 | 13 | Nov 4, 2025 | 17 | Nov 28, 2025 | 30 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.04, 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 | CPER | GLD | SLV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.31 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.13 |
| CPER | 0.31 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| GLD | 0.04 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 0.91 |
| SLV | 0.18 | 0.38 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.13 | 0.36 | 0.91 | 0.97 | 1.00 |