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Harry Browne low expense ratio
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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


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
Harry Browne low expense ratio
-0.35%-3.74%1.32%4.88%16.90%13.50%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.50%3.21%-5.39%0.26%1.32%
20252.71%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%
20234.95%-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%
20210.27%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
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.


Harry Browne low expense ratio Risk / Return Rank: 7474
Overall Rank
Harry Browne low expense ratio Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Harry Browne low expense ratio Sortino Ratio Rank: 8181
Sortino Ratio Rank
Harry Browne low expense ratio Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
Harry Browne low expense ratio Calmar Ratio Rank: 6464
Calmar Ratio Rank
Harry Browne low expense ratio Martin Ratio Rank: 6464
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

1.77

0.88

+0.89

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.40

1.37

+1.03

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.22

1.39

+0.83

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.19

6.43

+2.75


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
VGLT
Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF
110.020.091.010.010.02
VGSH
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF
962.674.301.584.2616.01
BKLC
BNY Mellon US Large Cap Core Equity ETF
540.971.471.231.547.07
IAUM
iShares Gold Trust Micro
811.802.231.332.609.38

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.

Harry Browne low expense ratio Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.77
  • All Time: 0.88

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Harry Browne low expense ratio 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

Harry Browne low expense ratio provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.40%2.38%2.43%2.00%1.41%0.90%1.18%1.19%1.13%0.91%0.88%0.97%
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, 2021238Oct 20, 2022359Mar 27, 2024597
-7.69%Mar 3, 202618Mar 26, 2026
-4.81%Apr 3, 20254Apr 8, 202511Apr 24, 202515
-4.15%Jan 30, 20262Feb 2, 202618Feb 27, 202620
-3.18%Sep 7, 202125Oct 11, 202118Nov 4, 202143

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

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

BenchmarkIAUMVGSHVGLTBKLCPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.100.040.060.990.54
IAUM0.101.000.360.250.100.71
VGSH0.040.361.000.640.040.54
VGLT0.060.250.641.000.060.62
BKLC0.990.100.040.061.000.54
Portfolio0.540.710.540.620.541.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 30, 2021