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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 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


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.55%3.03%-5.34%0.56%0.58%
20252.83%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%
20234.62%-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
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.


guardian options check Risk / Return Rank: 7070
Overall Rank
guardian options check Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7373
Sharpe Ratio Rank
guardian options check Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
guardian options check Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
guardian options check Calmar Ratio Rank: 6666
Calmar Ratio Rank
guardian options check Martin Ratio Rank: 6565
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

1.57

0.88

+0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.22

1.37

+0.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.30

1.39

+0.91

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.42

6.43

+2.99


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
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
460.961.471.221.517.11
VLCAX
Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
450.941.451.221.496.89
VDADX
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares
330.831.281.181.235.38
VTMGX
Vanguard Developed Markets Index Fund Admiral Shares
841.812.381.352.6310.05
VIAAX
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund Admiral Shares
200.640.971.130.953.47
VBTLX
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
310.901.301.161.383.83
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
371.001.451.181.394.50
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
190.731.021.130.793.13
VUIAX
Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares
561.261.711.232.275.39
GLDM
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust
791.802.231.332.599.40

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.

guardian options check Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.57
  • 5-Year: 0.84
  • All Time: 0.87

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 falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of guardian options check 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

guardian options check provided a 2.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.20%2.29%2.32%2.30%1.90%2.45%1.72%2.23%2.29%2.03%2.03%2.04%
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, 202023Mar 23, 202084Jul 22, 2020107
-19.65%Jan 3, 2022198Oct 14, 2022322Jan 29, 2024520
-8.88%Sep 24, 201864Dec 24, 201836Feb 15, 2019100
-8.82%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202523May 12, 202557
-7.22%Mar 2, 202620Mar 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

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

BenchmarkGLDMVTABXVBTLXVBILXVUIAXVIAAXVTMGXVDADXVLCAXVTIVFIAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.070.030.00-0.010.420.760.800.911.000.991.000.90
GLDM0.071.000.250.330.350.160.240.250.070.070.070.070.32
VTABX0.030.251.000.750.740.180.110.060.070.040.040.030.21
VBTLX0.000.330.751.000.960.190.100.050.030.010.000.000.21
VBILX-0.010.350.740.961.000.190.110.060.03-0.00-0.00-0.010.22
VUIAX0.420.160.180.190.191.000.370.370.540.420.420.430.59
VIAAX0.760.240.110.100.110.371.000.940.750.760.770.760.86
VTMGX0.800.250.060.050.060.370.941.000.760.790.810.800.87
VDADX0.910.070.070.030.030.540.750.761.000.910.910.910.89
VLCAX1.000.070.040.01-0.000.420.760.790.911.000.991.000.90
VTI0.990.070.040.00-0.000.420.770.810.910.991.000.990.90
VFIAX1.000.070.030.00-0.010.430.760.800.911.000.991.000.90
Portfolio0.900.320.210.210.220.590.860.870.890.900.900.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 27, 2018