Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 25% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Harry Browne low expense ratio, 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 Jun 29, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of IAUM
Returns By Period
| 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 Harry Browne low expense ratio | -0.35% | -3.74% | 1.32% | 4.88% | 16.90% | 13.50% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 0.49% | -2.51% | 0.35% | -0.58% | 0.18% | -1.61% | -4.79% | -0.82% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.09% | -0.23% | 0.34% | 1.33% | 3.82% | 3.98% | 1.80% | 1.74% |
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.07% | -3.24% | -3.80% | -1.80% | 17.78% | 19.59% | 12.22% | — |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | -1.96% | -8.31% | 8.33% | 21.18% | 49.41% | 32.93% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2021, Harry Browne low expense ratio's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Harry Browne low expense ratio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.50% | 3.21% | -5.39% | 0.26% | 1.32% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.71% | 1.53% | 0.75% | 1.29% | 0.95% | 2.02% | 0.40% | 1.93% | 4.80% | 1.89% | 1.61% | 0.19% | 21.92% |
| 2024 | -0.31% | 0.78% | 3.30% | -1.77% | 2.45% | 1.42% | 2.79% | 1.87% | 2.60% | -0.57% | 1.33% | -2.27% | 12.05% |
| 2023 | 4.95% | -3.30% | 4.76% | 0.87% | -0.77% | 1.00% | 0.90% | -1.15% | -4.14% | 0.23% | 5.45% | 3.83% | 12.79% |
| 2022 | -2.95% | 0.22% | -0.20% | -5.37% | -1.26% | -2.85% | 2.48% | -3.06% | -5.37% | 0.16% | 5.13% | -1.29% | -13.90% |
| 2021 | 0.27% | 2.21% | 0.70% | -2.76% | 2.52% | 0.30% | 1.32% | 4.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
Harry Browne low expense ratio has an annualized alpha of 4.58%, beta of 0.29, and R² of 0.35 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (48.65%) than losses (46.85%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.29 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.35 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 0.35 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
- 4.58%
- Beta
- 0.29
- R²
- 0.35
- Upside Capture
- 48.65%
- Downside Capture
- 46.85%
Expense Ratio
Harry Browne low expense ratio has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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
Harry Browne low expense ratio ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.77 | 0.88 | +0.89 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.40 | 1.37 | +1.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.21 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.22 | 1.39 | +0.83 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.19 | 6.43 | +2.75 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 11 | 0.02 | 0.09 | 1.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 96 | 2.67 | 4.30 | 1.58 | 4.26 | 16.01 |
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | 54 | 0.97 | 1.47 | 1.23 | 1.54 | 7.07 |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 81 | 1.80 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.60 | 9.38 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Harry Browne low expense ratio provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.40% | 2.38% | 2.43% | 2.00% | 1.41% | 0.90% | 1.18% | 1.19% | 1.13% | 0.91% | 0.88% | 0.97% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 4.52% | 4.44% | 4.33% | 3.33% | 2.84% | 1.82% | 2.15% | 2.46% | 2.71% | 2.55% | 2.69% | 3.21% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.92% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
BKLC BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF | 1.17% | 1.05% | 1.22% | 1.35% | 1.64% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro | 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 Harry Browne low expense ratio. 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 Harry Browne low expense ratio was 18.53%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 359 trading sessions.
The current Harry Browne low expense ratio drawdown is 5.26%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.53% | Nov 10, 2021 | 238 | Oct 20, 2022 | 359 | Mar 27, 2024 | 597 |
| -7.69% | Mar 3, 2026 | 18 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.81% | Apr 3, 2025 | 4 | Apr 8, 2025 | 11 | Apr 24, 2025 | 15 |
| -4.15% | Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | Feb 2, 2026 | 18 | Feb 27, 2026 | 20 |
| -3.18% | Sep 7, 2021 | 25 | Oct 11, 2021 | 18 | Nov 4, 2021 | 43 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | IAUM | VGSH | VGLT | BKLC | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.99 | 0.54 |
| IAUM | 0.10 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.71 |
| VGSH | 0.04 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.04 | 0.54 |
| VGLT | 0.06 | 0.25 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.62 |
| BKLC | 0.99 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.54 |
| Portfolio | 0.54 | 0.71 | 0.54 | 0.62 | 0.54 | 1.00 |