Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 15% | |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 35% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 50% |
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.
| 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 Risk Parity VOO 50 GLD 35 BTC 15 | -0.92% | -5.29% | -2.49% | -1.64% | 22.74% | 27.83% | 16.67% | 27.96% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.51% | 0.99% | -6.78% | 0.06% | -2.49% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.19% | -2.75% | 0.43% | 3.61% | 4.80% | 3.12% | 2.11% | 1.74% | 6.70% | 1.86% | -0.43% | 0.48% | 29.95% |
| 2024 | 0.40% | 9.39% | 7.45% | -3.24% | 4.60% | 0.77% | 2.92% | 0.57% | 3.97% | 2.61% | 7.65% | -2.24% | 39.86% |
| 2023 | 11.13% | -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% |
| 2021 | 0.50% | 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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.31 | 0.88 | +0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.88 | 1.37 | +0.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.67 | 1.39 | -0.72 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.04 | 6.43 | -4.39 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 39 | -0.43 | -0.36 | 0.96 | -1.14 | -2.03 |
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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.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.59% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.85% | 0.62% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 1.03% | 0.89% | 1.01% | 1.05% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2013 | 629 | Aug 25, 2015 | 498 | Jan 4, 2017 | 1127 |
| -30.45% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 179 | Jun 22, 2019 | 553 |
| -28.61% | Nov 9, 2021 | 341 | Oct 15, 2022 | 412 | Dec 1, 2023 | 753 |
| -25.95% | Apr 10, 2013 | 86 | Jul 5, 2013 | 125 | Nov 7, 2013 | 211 |
| -25.61% | Feb 15, 2020 | 37 | Mar 22, 2020 | 78 | Jun 8, 2020 | 115 |
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
| Benchmark | GLD | BTC-USD | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.56 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.34 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.49 |
| Portfolio | 0.56 | 0.34 | 0.79 | 0.49 | 1.00 |