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Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


GLD 35.00%BTC-USD 15.00%VOO 50.00%CommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
15%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
Gold, Precious Metals
35%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
S&P 500
50%

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15, 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 Jul 18, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 returned -2.49% Year-To-Date and 27.96% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15
-0.92%-5.29%-2.49%-1.64%22.74%27.83%16.67%27.96%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-1.92%-8.27%8.35%21.03%49.02%32.51%21.53%13.97%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
-1.99%-2.31%-23.70%-44.66%-19.07%33.89%3.18%66.03%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +2.70%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +95.1%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -22.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -13.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.51%0.99%-6.78%0.06%-2.49%
20255.19%-2.75%0.43%3.61%4.80%3.12%2.11%1.74%6.70%1.86%-0.43%0.48%29.95%
20240.40%9.39%7.45%-3.24%4.60%0.77%2.92%0.57%3.97%2.61%7.65%-2.24%39.86%
202311.13%-2.97%8.77%1.51%-1.28%4.29%1.85%-2.86%-3.63%5.78%6.76%4.83%38.34%
2022-5.67%2.35%3.02%-7.66%-3.15%-9.05%6.19%-5.37%-6.19%4.22%3.20%-2.46%-20.00%
20210.50%5.47%8.61%3.64%-1.97%-2.29%4.81%3.66%-4.68%10.25%-1.99%-0.27%27.55%

Benchmark Metrics

Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 has an annualized alpha of 21.53%, beta of 0.60, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.

  • This portfolio captured 135.79% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 57.49% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • Beta of 0.60 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.25 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 0.25 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
21.53%
Beta
0.60
0.25
Upside Capture
135.79%
Downside Capture
57.49%

Expense Ratio

Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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

Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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.


Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 Risk / Return Rank: 3838
Overall Rank
Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6161
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5959
Sortino Ratio Rank
Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 Calmar Ratio Rank: 1212
Calmar Ratio Rank
Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 Martin Ratio Rank: 1212
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.31

0.88

+0.43

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.88

1.37

+0.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.67

1.39

-0.72

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.04

6.43

-4.39


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
39-0.43-0.360.96-1.14-2.03

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.31
  • 5-Year: 1.05
  • 10-Year: 1.55
  • All Time: 1.50

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.68, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 provided a 0.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.59%0.56%0.62%0.73%0.85%0.62%0.77%0.94%1.03%0.89%1.01%1.05%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
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%
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 Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15. 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 Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 was 33.94%, occurring on Aug 25, 2015. Recovery took 498 trading sessions.

The current Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 drawdown is 10.42%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.94%Dec 5, 2013629Aug 25, 2015498Jan 4, 20171127
-30.45%Dec 17, 2017374Dec 25, 2018179Jun 22, 2019553
-28.61%Nov 9, 2021341Oct 15, 2022412Dec 1, 2023753
-25.95%Apr 10, 201386Jul 5, 2013125Nov 7, 2013211
-25.61%Feb 15, 202037Mar 22, 202078Jun 8, 2020115

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 2.53, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkGLDBTC-USDVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.020.151.000.56
GLD0.021.000.070.020.34
BTC-USD0.150.071.000.120.79
VOO1.000.020.121.000.49
Portfolio0.560.340.790.491.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jul 19, 2012