Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold & Silver, 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 Feb 14, 2025, corresponding to the inception date of NCIQ
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Gold & Silver | -0.50% | -3.45% | -2.51% | -2.30% | 32.17% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
LRGF iShares MSCI USA Multifactor ETF | 0.12% | -3.19% | -3.97% | -3.44% | 28.61% | 18.48% | 11.67% | 12.42% |
SMLF iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF | 0.25% | -1.21% | 2.07% | 2.18% | 36.96% | 15.56% | 8.76% | 11.42% |
DIVB iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF | 0.37% | -1.78% | 2.31% | 4.57% | 27.03% | 16.16% | 10.49% | — |
NCIQ Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF | -2.07% | -5.82% | -25.22% | -48.90% | -19.70% | — | — | — |
DFAX Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | -0.61% | -1.33% | 4.70% | 8.70% | 44.98% | 17.15% | — | — |
CEF.TO Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | -2.76% | -9.94% | 2.91% | 26.30% | 77.66% | 35.40% | 21.60% | 14.94% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 18, 2025, Gold & Silver's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Gold & Silver closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.47% | 0.74% | -5.83% | 0.29% | -2.51% | ||||||||
| 2025 | -3.60% | -2.64% | 1.20% | 6.21% | 4.43% | 2.28% | 2.84% | 4.18% | 0.37% | -0.05% | 1.30% | 17.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Gold & Silver has an annualized alpha of 6.30%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 18, 2025.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.30%) than losses (62.64%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.30% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R² of 0.83, 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
- 6.30%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 97.30%
- Downside Capture
- 62.64%
Expense Ratio
Gold & Silver has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
Gold & Silver ranks 56 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 | 1.12 | 0.88 | +0.24 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.64 | 1.37 | +0.27 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.39 | 1.39 | +2.00 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.14 | 6.43 | +6.70 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LRGF iShares MSCI USA Multifactor ETF | 42 | 0.81 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.28 | 5.69 |
SMLF iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF | 51 | 0.95 | 1.46 | 1.20 | 1.61 | 6.90 |
DIVB iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF | 41 | 0.87 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.15 | 4.91 |
NCIQ Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF | 5 | -0.46 | -0.39 | 0.96 | -0.40 | -0.83 |
DFAX Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | 87 | 1.99 | 2.63 | 1.40 | 2.97 | 11.44 |
CEF.TO Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 83 | 1.77 | 2.06 | 1.33 | 2.46 | 8.85 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Gold & Silver provided a 1.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.34% | 1.34% | 1.48% | 1.63% | 1.70% | 0.97% | 0.88% | 1.05% | 1.67% | 0.81% | 0.71% | 0.42% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
LRGF iShares MSCI USA Multifactor ETF | 1.22% | 1.16% | 1.23% | 1.49% | 1.78% | 1.05% | 1.35% | 1.76% | 3.27% | 1.68% | 1.56% | 0.83% |
SMLF iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF | 1.16% | 1.14% | 1.33% | 1.13% | 1.23% | 1.07% | 1.33% | 1.39% | 1.17% | 0.93% | 0.78% | 0.79% |
DIVB iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF | 2.51% | 2.50% | 2.61% | 3.18% | 2.02% | 1.63% | 2.08% | 2.07% | 2.52% | 0.37% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
NCIQ Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFAX Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | 2.44% | 2.58% | 2.98% | 3.01% | 3.30% | 1.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
CEF.TO Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
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 Gold & Silver. 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 Gold & Silver was 16.46%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current Gold & Silver drawdown is 7.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.46% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 58 |
| -10.78% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.47% | Oct 7, 2025 | 33 | Nov 20, 2025 | 15 | Dec 11, 2025 | 48 |
| -2.85% | Jul 24, 2025 | 7 | Aug 1, 2025 | 7 | Aug 12, 2025 | 14 |
| -2.08% | Dec 12, 2025 | 4 | Dec 17, 2025 | 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | 7 |
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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.17, 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 | CEF.TO | NCIQ | DIVB | DFAX | SMLF | LRGF | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.84 | 0.99 | 0.88 |
| CEF.TO | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.36 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.32 |
| NCIQ | 0.50 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.41 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.70 |
| DIVB | 0.73 | 0.07 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.80 | 0.74 | 0.73 |
| DFAX | 0.71 | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| SMLF | 0.84 | 0.06 | 0.49 | 0.80 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.85 |
| LRGF | 0.99 | 0.03 | 0.49 | 0.74 | 0.70 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.88 | 0.32 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 1.00 |