Gold and currencies

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gold and currencies, 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.

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Gold and currencies returned 3.57% Year-To-Date and 10.10% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 13, 2011, Gold and currencies's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.33%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 17.5 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, Gold and currencies closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -12.8%.

Gold and currencies has an annualized alpha of 0.74%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 13, 2011.

• This portfolio participated in 54.24% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 33.16% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.07 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 0.07 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Gold and currencies has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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.

Gold and currencies ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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.

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.

Gold and currencies Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.89
• 5-Year: 0.63
• 10-Year: 0.57
• All Time: 0.16

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Gold and currencies compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gold and currencies. 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 and currencies was 52.06%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 1449 trading sessions.

The current Gold and currencies drawdown is 16.21%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.