Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds | 60% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 25% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 15% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT, 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 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT returned 4.46% Year-To-Date and 6.04% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT | 0.18% | -0.54% | 4.46% | 4.47% | 12.00% | 10.21% | 4.83% | 6.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.08% | -9.54% | -2.44% | -2.22% | 22.32% | 29.07% | 17.23% | 12.31% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.89% | 3.21% | 20.66% | 19.57% | 26.72% | 14.90% | 8.75% | 12.91% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | -0.12% | 0.16% | -0.29% | 0.04% | 3.43% | 3.69% | 0.01% | 1.20% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -4.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +2.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -2.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.99% | 4.09% | -3.50% | 0.84% | 0.10% | -0.91% | 4.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.83% | 2.07% | 1.51% | -0.33% | -0.19% | 1.31% | -0.35% | 3.02% | 1.61% | 0.37% | 2.07% | 0.32% | 14.00% |
| 2024 | -0.01% | -0.40% | 2.77% | -1.88% | 1.61% | 0.59% | 3.78% | 1.63% | 1.67% | -0.74% | 1.11% | -2.62% | 7.56% |
| 2023 | 2.82% | -3.12% | 2.81% | 0.37% | -1.86% | 0.23% | 1.33% | -0.66% | -2.79% | -0.37% | 3.78% | 3.32% | 5.70% |
| 2022 | -1.89% | 0.17% | -0.96% | -2.83% | 0.86% | -2.64% | 1.75% | -2.83% | -4.29% | 2.08% | 4.55% | -0.92% | -7.05% |
| 2021 | -0.98% | -0.24% | 1.57% | 1.50% | 2.17% | -1.31% | 1.25% | 0.33% | -2.00% | 0.89% | -0.37% | 2.09% | 4.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT has an annualized alpha of 3.08%, beta of 0.18, and R2 of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (26.28%) than losses (21.38%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.18 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.32 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 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.08%
- Beta
- 0.18
- R²
- 0.32
- Upside Capture
- 26.28%
- Downside Capture
- 21.38%
Expense Ratio
15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT 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
15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT ranks 41 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT 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 | 1.92 | 1.86 | +0.06 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.71 | 2.53 | +0.18 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.34 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.53 | -0.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.62 | 11.37 | -4.76 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 26 | 0.89 | 1.25 | 1.19 | 0.99 | 2.83 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 86 | 2.41 | 3.72 | 1.43 | 5.70 | 13.97 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 28 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.17 | 1.13 | 3.18 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT provided a 3.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.12% | 3.23% | 3.11% | 2.51% | 1.89% | 1.71% | 2.13% | 2.09% | 2.00% | 1.66% | 1.74% | 1.76% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.22% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.86% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
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 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT. 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 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT was 12.71%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 376 trading sessions.
The current 15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT drawdown is 3.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -12.71%Sep 2022 | 8mo 27d | 1y 6mo | 2y 2moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -6.89%Mar 2020 | 14d | 26d | 1mo 10dMar 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.04%Mar 2026 | 23d | — | 3mo 13dMar 2026 - now |
2015 pullback2015 | -4.95%Aug 2015 | 7mo 4d | 5mo 20d | 1y 19dJan 2015 - Feb 2016 |
2013 pullback2013 | -4.60%Jul 2013 | 2mo 26d | 3mo 25d | 6mo 21dApr 2013 - Oct 2013 |
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 2.25, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.45 | 1.51 | 1.50 | 1.61 | 1.65 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.65, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
15% IAU 25% SCHD 60% VGIT correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.37 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.41 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.46 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.49 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 20, 2011 | 0.48 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.82, while VGIT has the lowest at -0.17.
Asset Correlations Table
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