Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 15% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 10% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 10% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 7% |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 4% | |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 4% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Pug2, 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 Pug2 returned 9.60% Year-To-Date and 20.98% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio Pug2 | 1.77% | 1.82% | 9.60% | 9.96% | 26.64% | 21.50% | 13.33% | 20.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ETH-USD Ethereum | 3.70% | -17.95% | -39.71% | -39.66% | -29.80% | 1.37% | -5.46% | 60.62% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 2.59% | -4.97% | 0.06% | 0.19% | 25.38% | 29.73% | 18.31% | 12.33% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 3.42% | 6.55% | 28.27% | 29.82% | 55.62% | 30.76% | 21.17% | 25.72% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.49% | 3.27% | 8.21% | 7.66% | 20.11% | 15.75% | 11.11% | 13.32% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | -0.70% | 4.16% | 11.72% | 11.19% | 13.22% | 9.58% | 2.68% | 5.44% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.68% | 2.70% | 11.46% | 11.76% | 28.40% | 20.94% | 12.71% | 15.23% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 2.81% | 0.27% | 7.94% | 9.17% | 26.29% | 24.04% | 14.43% | 18.30% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 1.52% | 4.66% | 15.42% | 16.87% | 32.10% | 18.53% | 8.83% | 10.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 7, 2015, Pug2's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +25.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Pug2 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.21% | -0.05% | -5.37% | 9.93% | 4.84% | -0.65% | 9.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.50% | -1.99% | -4.86% | 0.13% | 7.07% | 4.45% | 3.74% | 3.26% | 3.58% | 1.87% | -0.47% | -0.16% | 20.23% |
| 2024 | 0.43% | 6.13% | 3.21% | -4.72% | 5.54% | 2.89% | 1.87% | 1.64% | 2.42% | -1.02% | 6.87% | -3.07% | 23.77% |
| 2023 | 8.48% | -2.46% | 4.51% | 1.12% | 0.73% | 5.73% | 2.78% | -2.38% | -5.00% | -1.22% | 9.69% | 5.33% | 29.55% |
| 2022 | -7.25% | -2.15% | 3.59% | -8.55% | -2.35% | -8.47% | 10.64% | -4.49% | -9.77% | 6.77% | 4.96% | -5.33% | -22.27% |
| 2021 | 2.06% | 2.14% | 5.33% | 6.90% | 0.65% | 1.28% | 2.94% | 4.01% | -5.33% | 8.17% | -0.25% | 2.77% | 34.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
Pug2 has an annualized alpha of 8.17%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 07, 2015.
- This portfolio captured 110.15% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 74.74% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 8.17% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.82, 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
- 8.17%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 110.15%
- Downside Capture
- 74.74%
Expense Ratio
Pug2 has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
Pug2 ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% 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 Pug2 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 | 1.97 | 2.14 | -0.16 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.68 | 2.89 | -0.21 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.39 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.57 | 2.91 | -0.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.13 | 13.08 | -2.96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ETH-USD Ethereum | 71 | -0.44 | -0.27 | 0.97 | -0.44 | -0.75 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 27 | 0.93 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.04 | 2.97 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 77 | 2.52 | 3.09 | 1.41 | 3.41 | 10.55 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 65 | 2.00 | 2.89 | 1.36 | 2.55 | 10.30 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 31 | 0.98 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.59 | 5.01 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 77 | 2.25 | 3.04 | 1.41 | 3.20 | 14.35 |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 44 | 1.59 | 2.16 | 1.28 | 1.60 | 5.50 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 67 | 2.01 | 2.73 | 1.37 | 2.86 | 11.00 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Pug2 provided a 1.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.12% | 1.26% | 1.35% | 1.46% | 1.59% | 1.17% | 1.40% | 1.59% | 1.95% | 1.68% | 1.93% | 1.87% |
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ETH-USD Ethereum | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.32% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.46% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.56% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.01% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.38% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.63% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 Pug2. 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 Pug2 was 33.38%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 130 trading sessions.
The current Pug2 drawdown is 2.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.38%Mar 2020 | 1mo 7d | 4mo 10d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.19%Oct 2022 | 9mo 21d | 1y 2mo | 1y 12moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.06%Dec 2018 | 11mo | 4mo 9d | 1y 3moJan 2018 - May 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.72%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 2mo 2d | 6mo 2dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -10.73%Mar 2016 | 13d | 3mo 25d | 4mo 8dMar 2016 - Jul 2016 |
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 5.11, 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 | 1.28 | 1.25 | 1.21 | 1.25 | 1.27 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Pug2 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.96 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 7, 2015 | 0.91 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while GLD has the lowest at 0.04.
Asset Correlations Table
| GLD | ETH-USD | VNQ | VXUS | VGT | VIG | VUG | VTI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLD | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.11 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| ETH-USD | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| VNQ | 0.11 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.40 | 0.59 | 0.44 | 0.55 |
| VXUS | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.67 | 0.75 |
| VGT | 0.03 | 0.18 | 0.40 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.92 | 0.84 |
| VIG | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.86 |
| VUG | 0.03 | 0.17 | 0.44 | 0.67 | 0.92 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.88 |
| VTI | 0.05 | 0.18 | 0.55 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.88 | 1.00 |
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