Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in guardian options check, 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 26, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of GLDM
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio guardian options check | -0.17% | -3.47% | 0.58% | 2.62% | 18.90% | 13.87% | 8.38% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.12% | -4.07% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 23.47% | 18.45% | 11.93% | 14.17% |
VLCAX Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.11% | -4.06% | -3.98% | -2.00% | 23.33% | 18.65% | 11.48% | 14.16% |
VDADX Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.15% | -3.90% | -1.35% | -0.05% | 16.91% | 13.70% | 9.84% | 12.33% |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.81% | -3.51% | 3.56% | 7.89% | 33.02% | 16.07% | 8.74% | 9.44% |
VIAAX Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.37% | -3.51% | -1.64% | -0.79% | 11.58% | 8.67% | 4.50% | 7.75% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | -1.32% | -0.18% | 0.60% | 3.34% | 3.41% | 0.21% | 1.63% |
VBILX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.19% | -1.51% | -0.47% | 0.48% | 3.73% | 3.80% | 0.43% | 1.98% |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.16% | -1.74% | -0.61% | -0.24% | 1.81% | 3.72% | 0.12% | 1.77% |
VUIAX Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.61% | -1.26% | 8.95% | 5.30% | 20.35% | 14.48% | 10.67% | 9.76% |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | -1.93% | -8.99% | 8.33% | 20.23% | 50.28% | 32.89% | 21.86% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2018, guardian options check's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, guardian options check closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.55% | 3.03% | -5.34% | 0.56% | 0.58% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.83% | 0.76% | -1.09% | 1.25% | 3.04% | 2.57% | 0.44% | 2.11% | 3.31% | 1.47% | 1.34% | -0.05% | 19.43% |
| 2024 | -0.09% | 2.05% | 3.24% | -2.29% | 3.63% | 0.63% | 3.26% | 2.44% | 2.28% | -1.58% | 2.67% | -3.00% | 13.73% |
| 2023 | 4.62% | -3.20% | 3.57% | 1.44% | -1.58% | 2.92% | 2.03% | -2.05% | -3.92% | -0.83% | 6.53% | 4.04% | 13.75% |
| 2022 | -3.90% | -1.33% | 1.50% | -5.47% | 0.17% | -5.31% | 5.07% | -3.50% | -7.27% | 3.84% | 6.66% | -2.59% | -12.46% |
| 2021 | -1.26% | -0.29% | 2.58% | 3.15% | 1.53% | -0.09% | 1.94% | 1.68% | -3.56% | 3.55% | -1.21% | 3.60% | 11.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
guardian options check has an annualized alpha of 2.88%, beta of 0.54, and R² of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2018.
- This portfolio participated in 61.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.45% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.88% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.54 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.88%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 60.45%
- Downside Capture
- 61.58%
Expense Ratio
guardian options check has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
guardian options check ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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 | 1.57 | 0.88 | +0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.22 | 1.37 | +0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.30 | 1.39 | +0.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.42 | 6.43 | +2.99 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 46 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.11 |
VLCAX Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 45 | 0.94 | 1.45 | 1.22 | 1.49 | 6.89 |
VDADX Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares | 33 | 0.83 | 1.28 | 1.18 | 1.23 | 5.38 |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | 84 | 1.81 | 2.38 | 1.35 | 2.63 | 10.05 |
VIAAX Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares | 20 | 0.64 | 0.97 | 1.13 | 0.95 | 3.47 |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 31 | 0.90 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.38 | 3.83 |
VBILX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 37 | 1.00 | 1.45 | 1.18 | 1.39 | 4.50 |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 19 | 0.73 | 1.02 | 1.13 | 0.79 | 3.13 |
VUIAX Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 56 | 1.26 | 1.71 | 1.23 | 2.27 | 5.39 |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | 79 | 1.80 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.59 | 9.40 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
guardian options check provided a 2.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.20% | 2.29% | 2.32% | 2.30% | 1.90% | 2.45% | 1.72% | 2.23% | 2.29% | 2.03% | 2.03% | 2.04% |
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VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.17% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
VLCAX Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.11% | 1.08% | 1.23% | 1.40% | 1.66% | 1.18% | 1.45% | 1.80% | 2.08% | 1.75% | 1.98% | 1.96% |
VDADX Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.58% | 1.60% | 1.71% | 1.86% | 1.94% | 1.53% | 1.61% | 1.69% | 2.07% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
VTMGX Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.89% | 3.20% | 3.34% | 3.14% | 2.88% | 3.14% | 2.02% | 3.03% | 3.33% | 2.77% | 3.06% | 2.91% |
VIAAX Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.18% | 2.09% | 1.92% | 1.92% | 2.05% | 7.01% | 1.28% | 1.83% | 1.99% | 1.69% | 0.68% | 0.00% |
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.60% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
VBILX Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.77% | 4.01% | 3.80% | 3.09% | 1.99% | 3.39% | 2.94% | 2.73% | 2.87% | 2.73% | 3.06% | 3.09% |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 4.22% | 4.36% | 4.33% | 4.39% | 1.48% | 3.70% | 1.08% | 4.28% | 3.00% | 2.23% | 1.80% | 1.64% |
VUIAX Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.54% | 2.73% | 3.01% | 3.49% | 2.98% | 2.56% | 3.17% | 2.82% | 3.23% | 3.18% | 3.19% | 3.64% |
GLDM SPDR Gold MiniShares 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% |
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 guardian options check. 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 guardian options check was 22.17%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current guardian options check drawdown is 4.80%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.17% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 84 | Jul 22, 2020 | 107 |
| -19.65% | Jan 3, 2022 | 198 | Oct 14, 2022 | 322 | Jan 29, 2024 | 520 |
| -8.88% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 100 |
| -8.82% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 57 |
| -7.22% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 11.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | GLDM | VTABX | VBTLX | VBILX | VUIAX | VIAAX | VTMGX | VDADX | VLCAX | VTI | VFIAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.42 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| GLDM | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.32 |
| VTABX | 0.03 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.21 |
| VBTLX | 0.00 | 0.33 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| VBILX | -0.01 | 0.35 | 0.74 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.03 | -0.00 | -0.00 | -0.01 | 0.22 |
| VUIAX | 0.42 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.54 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.59 |
| VIAAX | 0.76 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.75 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| VTMGX | 0.80 | 0.25 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.37 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.87 |
| VDADX | 0.91 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.54 | 0.75 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| VLCAX | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.01 | -0.00 | 0.42 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.00 | -0.00 | 0.42 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.91 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.90 |
| VFIAX | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.00 | -0.01 | 0.43 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.90 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.59 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 |