Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 15% | |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 45% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in GLD VOO USMV BTC, 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 Jul 18, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of BTC-USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the GLD VOO USMV BTC returned -0.69% Year-To-Date and 27.12% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio GLD VOO USMV BTC | -1.01% | -5.86% | -0.69% | 0.62% | 22.26% | 27.60% | 16.88% | 27.12% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | -1.99% | -2.31% | -23.70% | -44.66% | -19.07% | 33.89% | 3.18% | 66.03% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 0.74% | -3.57% | -0.44% | -0.74% | 1.12% | 10.38% | 7.75% | 9.74% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 2012, GLD VOO USMV BTC's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +2.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2013 with a return of +94.4%, while the worst month was Dec 2013 at -23.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, GLD VOO USMV BTC closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2013 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 6, 2013 at -13.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.48% | 2.72% | -7.37% | -0.10% | -0.69% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.77% | -1.62% | 2.92% | 4.15% | 3.18% | 1.82% | 1.09% | 1.96% | 7.12% | 1.08% | 0.50% | 0.52% | 32.12% |
| 2024 | 0.21% | 8.30% | 7.96% | -2.49% | 3.84% | 0.03% | 3.84% | 1.06% | 3.87% | 3.04% | 6.58% | -2.79% | 38.08% |
| 2023 | 10.12% | -3.44% | 9.17% | 1.42% | -2.21% | 2.99% | 1.36% | -2.63% | -3.24% | 7.00% | 5.61% | 4.17% | 33.29% |
| 2022 | -5.46% | 3.26% | 3.10% | -6.29% | -3.50% | -7.47% | 4.19% | -5.09% | -5.10% | 3.15% | 3.51% | -1.16% | -16.59% |
| 2021 | -0.06% | 4.00% | 8.39% | 3.21% | -1.23% | -3.42% | 5.04% | 3.15% | -4.61% | 9.38% | -2.24% | 0.01% | 22.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
GLD VOO USMV BTC has an annualized alpha of 22.59%, beta of 0.45, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 2012.
- This portfolio captured 119.54% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 40.92% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- Beta of 0.45 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.15 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 0.15 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.
- Alpha
- 22.59%
- Beta
- 0.45
- R²
- 0.15
- Upside Capture
- 119.54%
- Downside Capture
- 40.92%
Expense Ratio
GLD VOO USMV BTC has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
GLD VOO USMV BTC ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.28 | 0.88 | +0.39 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.76 | 1.37 | +0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.90 | 1.39 | -0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.71 | 6.43 | -3.73 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 39 | -0.43 | -0.36 | 0.96 | -1.14 | -2.03 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 13 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 1.03 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
GLD VOO USMV BTC provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.55% | 0.52% | 0.58% | 0.65% | 0.66% | 0.50% | 0.67% | 0.75% | 0.84% | 0.71% | 0.85% | 0.82% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
USMV iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF | 1.57% | 1.49% | 1.67% | 1.82% | 1.62% | 1.26% | 1.81% | 1.88% | 2.12% | 1.77% | 2.22% | 2.02% |
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 GLD VOO USMV BTC. 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 GLD VOO USMV BTC was 34.31%, occurring on Dec 18, 2013. Recovery took 1148 trading sessions.
The current GLD VOO USMV BTC drawdown is 10.39%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.31% | Dec 5, 2013 | 14 | Dec 18, 2013 | 1148 | Feb 8, 2017 | 1162 |
| -28.82% | Apr 10, 2013 | 86 | Jul 5, 2013 | 126 | Nov 8, 2013 | 212 |
| -28.73% | Dec 17, 2017 | 374 | Dec 25, 2018 | 178 | Jun 21, 2019 | 552 |
| -26.16% | Nov 15, 2021 | 335 | Oct 15, 2022 | 409 | Nov 28, 2023 | 744 |
| -23.36% | Feb 24, 2020 | 28 | Mar 22, 2020 | 71 | Jun 1, 2020 | 99 |
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 3.28, 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
| Benchmark | GLD | BTC-USD | USMV | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 0.42 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.45 |
| BTC-USD | 0.15 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| USMV | 0.84 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.34 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.37 |
| Portfolio | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.79 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 1.00 |