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GLD VOO USMV BTC
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


GLD 45.00%BTC-USD 15.00%VOO 20.00%USMV 20.00%CommodityCommodityCryptocurrencyCryptocurrencyEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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.


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

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.48%2.72%-7.37%-0.10%-0.69%
20255.77%-1.62%2.92%4.15%3.18%1.82%1.09%1.96%7.12%1.08%0.50%0.52%32.12%
20240.21%8.30%7.96%-2.49%3.84%0.03%3.84%1.06%3.87%3.04%6.58%-2.79%38.08%
202310.12%-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
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.


GLD VOO USMV BTC Risk / Return Rank: 3535
Overall Rank
GLD VOO USMV BTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GLD VOO USMV BTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 5050
Sortino Ratio Rank
GLD VOO USMV BTC Omega Ratio Rank: 3636
Omega Ratio Rank
GLD VOO USMV BTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
GLD VOO USMV BTC Martin Ratio Rank: 1414
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

1.28

0.88

+0.39

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.76

1.37

+0.40

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.90

1.39

-0.49

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.71

6.43

-3.73


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
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.772.191.322.579.28
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
39-0.43-0.360.96-1.14-2.03
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
USMV
iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Factor ETF
130.090.211.030.150.65

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.

GLD VOO USMV BTC Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.28
  • 5-Year: 1.12
  • 10-Year: 1.58
  • All Time: 1.47

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 1.00 to 1.68, 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 GLD VOO USMV BTC 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

GLD VOO USMV BTC provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.55%0.52%0.58%0.65%0.66%0.50%0.67%0.75%0.84%0.71%0.85%0.82%
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, 201314Dec 18, 20131148Feb 8, 20171162
-28.82%Apr 10, 201386Jul 5, 2013126Nov 8, 2013212
-28.73%Dec 17, 2017374Dec 25, 2018178Jun 21, 2019552
-26.16%Nov 15, 2021335Oct 15, 2022409Nov 28, 2023744
-23.36%Feb 24, 202028Mar 22, 202071Jun 1, 202099

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

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

BenchmarkGLDBTC-USDUSMVVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.020.150.841.000.42
GLD0.021.000.070.050.020.45
BTC-USD0.150.071.000.080.120.79
USMV0.840.050.081.000.790.34
VOO1.000.020.120.791.000.37
Portfolio0.420.450.790.340.371.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jul 19, 2012