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Gold + Cash + Tech
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Diversification

Asset Allocation


SGOL 33%QQQ 34%SWVXX 33%CommodityCommodityEquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorWeight
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
Large Cap Blend Equities
34%
SGOL
Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF
Precious Metals, Gold
33%
SWVXX
Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund
33%

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold + Cash + Tech, 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 Quarterly


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
10.22%
16.59%
Gold + Cash + Tech
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 9, 2009, corresponding to the inception date of SGOL

Returns By Period

As of Oct 17, 2024, the Gold + Cash + Tech returned 17.50% Year-To-Date and 9.93% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Year-To-Date1 month6 months1 year5 years (annualized)10 years (annualized)
^GSPC
S&P 500
22.49%3.72%16.33%33.60%14.41%11.99%
Gold + Cash + Tech17.50%2.69%10.22%25.41%12.50%9.86%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
20.39%3.82%16.29%36.03%21.43%18.88%
SGOL
Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF
29.43%4.16%12.31%36.92%12.18%7.65%
SWVXX
Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund
3.30%0.00%2.20%4.45%2.12%1.45%

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of Gold + Cash + Tech, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20240.20%1.95%3.39%-0.32%2.67%2.31%1.33%1.24%2.80%17.50%
20235.58%-1.79%6.00%0.62%2.38%1.67%2.24%-0.79%-3.16%1.82%4.58%2.65%23.61%
2022-3.50%0.65%1.87%-5.29%-1.57%-3.29%3.42%-2.76%-4.59%0.82%4.74%-1.96%-11.40%
2021-0.96%-2.06%0.25%3.19%2.16%-0.38%1.81%1.46%-3.08%3.17%0.49%1.50%7.60%
20202.52%-2.22%-2.38%7.49%3.28%3.18%6.08%3.72%-3.49%-1.22%2.00%3.95%24.64%
20194.07%0.94%0.96%1.72%-2.35%5.21%0.87%2.00%-0.77%2.39%0.59%2.49%19.45%
20183.92%-0.98%-1.19%0.06%1.52%-0.75%0.33%1.32%-0.23%-2.17%0.10%-0.90%0.88%
20173.51%2.62%0.58%1.50%1.34%-1.51%2.15%2.28%-1.36%1.60%0.70%0.85%15.08%
2016-0.54%3.35%1.75%0.56%-0.67%2.14%3.13%-0.68%0.98%-1.48%-2.52%-0.21%5.76%
20152.11%0.35%-1.57%0.62%0.94%-1.36%-0.62%-1.31%-1.29%4.65%-1.91%-0.69%-0.27%
20140.47%3.86%-1.98%0.05%0.52%3.09%-0.78%1.86%-2.26%-0.11%1.45%-0.39%5.74%
20130.74%-1.52%1.36%-1.63%-0.65%-3.93%4.61%1.68%-0.07%1.56%-0.53%-0.10%1.29%

Expense Ratio

Gold + Cash + Tech has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low compared to other funds. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.


Expense ratio chart for QQQ: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%
Expense ratio chart for SGOL: current value at 0.17% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.17%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current risk-adjusted rank of Gold + Cash + Tech is 87, placing it in the top 13% of portfolios on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of Gold + Cash + Tech is 8787
Combined Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of Gold + Cash + Tech is 8585Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of Gold + Cash + Tech is 8686Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of Gold + Cash + Tech is 8787Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of Gold + Cash + Tech is 9191Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of Gold + Cash + Tech is 8484Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Gold + Cash + Tech
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for Gold + Cash + Tech, currently valued at 3.16, compared to the broader market0.002.004.003.16
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for Gold + Cash + Tech, currently valued at 4.41, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.004.41
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for Gold + Cash + Tech, currently valued at 1.60, compared to the broader market0.801.001.201.401.601.801.60
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for Gold + Cash + Tech, currently valued at 4.81, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.004.81
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for Gold + Cash + Tech, currently valued at 20.75, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.0040.0050.0020.75
^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.69, compared to the broader market0.002.004.002.69
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 3.58, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.003.59
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.49, compared to the broader market0.801.001.201.401.601.801.49
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 2.37, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.37
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 16.43, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.0040.0050.0016.43

Portfolio components
Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
2.272.951.402.8510.57
SGOL
Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF
2.513.411.445.2115.88
SWVXX
Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund
3.19

Sharpe Ratio

The current Gold + Cash + Tech Sharpe ratio is 3.16. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 2.18 to 2.98, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%, it signifies superior risk-adjusted performance. This means that for the level of risk undertaken, the portfolio is generating impressive returns compared to most others.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Gold + Cash + Tech with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio1.502.002.503.003.50MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
3.16
2.69
Gold + Cash + Tech
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

Dividends

Dividend yield

Gold + Cash + Tech granted a 0.21% dividend yield in the last twelve months.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
Gold + Cash + Tech0.21%0.21%0.27%0.14%0.19%0.25%0.31%0.28%0.36%0.34%0.48%0.34%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.62%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.01%
SGOL
Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares 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%
SWVXX
Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund
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.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
-0.17%
-0.30%
Gold + Cash + Tech
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gold + Cash + Tech. 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 + Cash + Tech was 16.34%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 144 trading sessions.

The current Gold + Cash + Tech drawdown is 0.17%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.34%Nov 19, 2021241Nov 3, 2022144Jun 1, 2023385
-12.5%Feb 20, 202022Mar 20, 202033May 7, 202055
-10.37%Sep 24, 2012190Jun 27, 2013159Feb 13, 2014349
-6.63%Nov 9, 201126Dec 15, 201128Jan 27, 201254
-6.39%Sep 19, 201112Oct 4, 201118Oct 28, 201130

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Gold + Cash + Tech volatility is 1.90%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
1.90%
3.03%
Gold + Cash + Tech
Benchmark (^GSPC)
Portfolio components

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.

SWVXXSGOLQQQ
SWVXX1.00-0.010.02
SGOL-0.011.000.04
QQQ0.020.041.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2009