Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
8PSG.DE Invesco Physical Gold A | Precious Metals | 15% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 5% | |
VASGX Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 80% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in lifestrategy plan, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Mar 2, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of 8PSG.DE
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.44% | -1.90% | -3.41% | -1.91% | 30.31% | 17.22% | 10.14% | 12.44% |
Portfolio lifestrategy plan | -0.02% | -2.68% | -0.60% | 1.12% | 30.06% | 19.44% | 10.46% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VASGX Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund | -0.14% | -1.46% | -0.55% | 1.18% | 27.78% | 14.40% | 7.59% | 9.86% |
8PSG.DE Invesco Physical Gold A | -2.22% | -9.28% | 6.07% | 17.95% | 54.69% | 32.67% | 21.80% | — |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -0.48% | 2.10% | -21.51% | -44.94% | -12.37% | 34.97% | 4.18% | 66.50% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2020, lifestrategy plan's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, lifestrategy plan closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.56% | 1.70% | -6.34% | 0.77% | -0.60% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.64% | -0.73% | -0.78% | 2.38% | 3.87% | 3.23% | 0.95% | 2.44% | 4.61% | 1.80% | 0.41% | 1.34% | 25.59% |
| 2024 | -0.30% | 4.89% | 4.50% | -3.21% | 3.95% | 0.55% | 2.54% | 1.55% | 2.88% | -0.35% | 4.73% | -2.62% | 20.35% |
| 2023 | 8.10% | -3.08% | 4.81% | 1.19% | -1.43% | 4.02% | 2.36% | -2.97% | -3.38% | 1.13% | 7.22% | 5.19% | 24.68% |
| 2022 | -4.22% | -0.54% | 1.29% | -6.65% | -1.03% | -7.20% | 4.84% | -3.86% | -7.24% | 3.56% | 6.84% | -2.74% | -16.78% |
| 2021 | 0.26% | 2.53% | 3.79% | 3.00% | -1.23% | -0.42% | 2.00% | 2.30% | -3.63% | 6.13% | -2.20% | 0.92% | 13.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
lifestrategy plan has an annualized alpha of 4.82%, beta of 0.64, and R² of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (77.05%) than losses (70.97%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.82% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.64 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
- 4.82%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 77.05%
- Downside Capture
- 70.97%
Expense Ratio
lifestrategy plan has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
lifestrategy plan ranks 55 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.51 | 1.84 | +0.66 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.73 | 2.97 | +0.76 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.40 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.54 | 1.82 | -0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.42 | 7.76 | -2.34 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VASGX Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund | 71 | 1.38 | 1.99 | 1.29 | 2.02 | 8.78 |
8PSG.DE Invesco Physical Gold A | 77 | 1.88 | 2.38 | 1.33 | 2.92 | 11.07 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 48 | -0.28 | -0.12 | 0.99 | -1.10 | -1.92 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
lifestrategy plan provided a 3.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.29% | 3.28% | 4.92% | 2.40% | 1.68% | 2.84% | 2.83% | 1.87% | 3.49% | 1.71% | 1.79% | 3.63% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VASGX Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund | 4.12% | 4.09% | 6.15% | 3.00% | 2.10% | 3.54% | 3.54% | 2.34% | 4.36% | 2.13% | 2.23% | 4.54% |
8PSG.DE Invesco Physical Gold A | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 lifestrategy plan. 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 lifestrategy plan was 26.25%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 438 trading sessions.
The current lifestrategy plan drawdown is 6.19%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -26.25% | Nov 9, 2021 | 341 | Oct 15, 2022 | 438 | Dec 27, 2023 | 779 |
| -21.68% | Mar 5, 2020 | 19 | Mar 23, 2020 | 72 | Jun 3, 2020 | 91 |
| -10.79% | Feb 21, 2025 | 47 | Apr 8, 2025 | 28 | May 6, 2025 | 75 |
| -8.98% | Jan 29, 2026 | 60 | Mar 29, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.32% | Jul 17, 2024 | 20 | Aug 5, 2024 | 18 | Aug 23, 2024 | 38 |
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 1.50, 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 | 8PSG.DE | BTC-USD | VASGX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.35 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| 8PSG.DE | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.34 |
| BTC-USD | 0.35 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.30 | 0.60 |
| VASGX | 0.95 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Portfolio | 0.86 | 0.34 | 0.60 | 0.86 | 1.00 |