Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 50% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 20% |
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 12% |
VCSAX Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares | Consumer Staples Equities | 9% |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 5% |
QLENX AQR Long-Short Equity N | Long-Short | 3% |
VGELX Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | Energy Equities | 1% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Retirement Glidepath, 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 6, 2026, the Retirement Glidepath returned 3.58% Year-To-Date and 7.66% 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 Retirement Glidepath | 0.07% | -1.55% | 3.58% | 4.56% | 13.51% | 13.60% | 9.27% | 7.66% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | -2.63% | -0.08% | 8.42% | 8.48% | 24.54% | 21.52% | 13.40% | 15.25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.26% | -8.41% | 0.24% | 3.07% | 30.18% | 29.71% | 17.55% | 12.56% |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 0.48% | 3.05% | 12.90% | 14.55% | 26.25% | 18.43% | 12.03% | 12.77% |
QLENX AQR Long-Short Equity N | -1.02% | 0.94% | -1.02% | 2.01% | 14.23% | 26.61% | 21.21% | 11.59% |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 0.00% | 0.29% | 1.66% | 1.98% | 4.03% | 4.74% | 3.67% | 2.41% |
VCSAX Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.67% | -1.98% | 7.46% | 7.67% | 4.30% | 8.26% | 6.57% | 7.85% |
VGELX Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | -0.86% | 0.65% | 19.78% | 19.94% | 32.97% | 28.22% | 22.00% | 9.03% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 5, 2014, Retirement Glidepath's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Retirement Glidepath closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.76% | 2.93% | -3.94% | 1.71% | 0.37% | -1.12% | 3.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.45% | 0.99% | 1.21% | 1.03% | 1.36% | 1.00% | 0.17% | 1.79% | 3.08% | 0.99% | 1.84% | 0.68% | 17.88% |
| 2024 | 0.50% | 1.45% | 3.14% | 0.13% | 1.69% | 0.49% | 1.85% | 1.57% | 1.64% | 0.67% | 1.23% | -0.96% | 14.17% |
| 2023 | 2.31% | -1.53% | 2.50% | 1.10% | -0.82% | 1.37% | 1.63% | -0.55% | -1.76% | 1.20% | 2.59% | 1.47% | 9.79% |
| 2022 | -0.75% | 0.76% | 1.06% | -1.32% | -0.60% | -2.18% | 1.13% | -1.36% | -2.90% | 2.50% | 3.64% | -0.42% | -0.63% |
| 2021 | -1.10% | -0.57% | 1.86% | 1.82% | 2.10% | -1.52% | 0.98% | 0.53% | -1.77% | 1.80% | -0.50% | 2.81% | 6.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Retirement Glidepath has an annualized alpha of 3.78%, beta of 0.24, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 05, 2014.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (30.13%) than losses (19.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.78% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.24 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
- 3.78%
- Beta
- 0.24
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 30.13%
- Downside Capture
- 19.34%
Expense Ratio
Retirement Glidepath has an expense ratio of 0.33%, 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
Retirement Glidepath ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Retirement Glidepath and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.00 | 1.94 | +0.07 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.64 | 2.63 | +0.02 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.35 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.37 | 2.59 | -0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.06 | 11.84 | -3.79 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 59 | 2.13 | 2.87 | 1.39 | 2.92 | 13.57 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 33 | 1.13 | 1.51 | 1.23 | 1.51 | 3.78 |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 86 | 2.66 | 3.75 | 1.48 | 4.11 | 15.60 |
QLENX AQR Long-Short Equity N | 46 | 2.01 | 2.94 | 1.36 | 2.41 | 7.52 |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 100 | 14.95 | 50.64 | 13.43 | 203.42 | 787.83 |
VCSAX Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares | 6 | 0.38 | 0.63 | 1.07 | 0.51 | 1.03 |
VGELX Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | 88 | 2.83 | 3.86 | 1.50 | 5.98 | 19.95 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Retirement Glidepath provided a 2.49% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.49% | 2.61% | 3.61% | 3.80% | 1.90% | 0.57% | 0.83% | 1.67% | 1.76% | 1.39% | 0.90% | 0.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
FXAIX Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 1.06% | 1.11% | 1.25% | 1.45% | 1.69% | 1.22% | 1.60% | 2.06% | 2.72% | 1.97% | 2.52% | 2.83% |
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% |
MGV Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | 1.89% | 2.04% | 2.31% | 2.48% | 2.45% | 2.17% | 2.47% | 2.69% | 2.65% | 2.34% | 2.53% | 2.59% |
QLENX AQR Long-Short Equity N | 1.65% | 1.64% | 7.13% | 21.21% | 14.09% | 0.00% | 1.59% | 0.00% | 6.09% | 8.91% | 2.87% | 4.91% |
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | 3.91% | 4.15% | 5.17% | 5.12% | 1.78% | 0.01% | 0.40% | 2.08% | 1.67% | 1.03% | 0.29% | 0.00% |
VCSAX Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.14% | 2.26% | 2.33% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 2.99% | 2.50% | 2.44% | 2.78% | 2.52% | 2.40% | 2.56% |
VGELX Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral Shares | 7.21% | 4.79% | 34.15% | 6.91% | 4.71% | 3.70% | 4.54% | 3.38% | 3.07% | 3.05% | 1.91% | 2.70% |
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 Retirement Glidepath. 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 Retirement Glidepath was 10.38%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 75 trading sessions.
The current Retirement Glidepath drawdown is 2.97%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -10.38%Mar 2020 | 25d | 3mo 20d | 4mo 15dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -7.91%Sep 2022 | 5mo 12d | 4mo 4d | 9mo 16dApr 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.73%Mar 2026 | 23d | — | 3mo 8dMar 2026 - now |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -5.29%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 2mo 25d | 1y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2015 pullback2015 | -5.27%Aug 2015 | 7mo 4d | 6mo 11d | 1y 1moJan 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.16, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.39 | 1.46 | 1.47 | 1.49 | 1.54 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.54, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Retirement Glidepath correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.48 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.57 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.65 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 5, 2014 | 0.68 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. FXAIX has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while USFR has the lowest at 0.01.
Asset Correlations Table
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