Paul Boyer Portfolio: ETF allocation and returns

Data Source: from January 1976 to March 2024 (~48 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 31 March 2024
Live Update: Apr 23 2024
PORTFOLIO • LIVE PERFORMANCE (USD currency)
0.29%
1 Day
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1.04%
Current Month
April 2024

The Paul Boyer Portfolio is a Medium Risk portfolio and can be implemented with 5 ETFs.

It's exposed for 25% on the Stock Market and for 25% on Commodities.

In the last 30 Years, the Paul Boyer Portfolio obtained a 6.25% compound annual return, with a 7.46% standard deviation.

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Asset Allocation and ETFs

The Paul Boyer Portfolio has the following asset allocation:

25% Stocks
50% Fixed Income
25% Commodities

The Paul Boyer Portfolio can be implemented with the following ETFs:

Weight
(%)		 Investment Themes (Orig.Currency) ETF
Ticker		 ETF
Currency		 ETF Name
12.50 Equity, Emerging Markets, Large Cap (USD)
EEM
USD iShares MSCI Emerging Markets
12.50 Equity, U.S., Small Cap (USD)
IJR
USD iShares Core S&P Small-Cap
25.00 Bond, U.S., Short Term (USD)
SHY
USD iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond
25.00 Bond, U.S., Long-Term (USD)
TLT
USD iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond
25.00 Commodity, Gold (USD)
GLD
USD SPDR Gold Trust

Most of Lazy Portfolios are made of common components (asset classes), very simple and well defined. For a more complete view, find out the most common ETFs you can use to build your portfolio.

Portfolio and ETF Returns as of Mar 31, 2024

The Paul Boyer Portfolio guaranteed the following returns.

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming: April 2024 return is calculated on the hypothesis of a newly built portfolio, with the starting asset allocation.
PAUL BOYER PORTFOLIO
Consolidated returns as of 31 March 2024
Live Update: Apr 23 2024
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  Chg (%) Return (%) Return (%) as of Mar 31, 2024
  1 Day Time ET(*) Apr 2024 1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y 30Y MAX
(~48Y)
Paul Boyer Portfolio 0.29 -1.04 3.21 11.29 4.48 3.69 3.50 6.25 8.29
US Inflation Adjusted return 2.82 9.53 0.97 -0.48 0.65 3.62 4.49
Components
EEM
USD iShares MSCI Emerging Markets 0.82 Apr 23 2024 -1.48 2.73 10.33 6.95 1.43 2.24 5.08 7.45
IJR
USD iShares Core S&P Small-Cap 1.78 Apr 23 2024 -4.13 3.26 17.83 15.91 9.07 8.75 10.13 13.15
SHY
USD iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond 0.09 Apr 23 2024 -0.28 0.34 2.78 2.79 0.97 0.91 3.07 5.33
TLT
USD iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond 0.03 Apr 23 2024 -5.60 0.78 8.74 -7.84 -3.54 0.98 5.27 7.18
GLD
USD SPDR Gold Trust -0.25 Apr 23 2024 4.53 8.67 19.99 12.28 11.01 5.23 5.69 5.71
Returns over 1 year are annualized | Available data source: since Jan 1976
(*) Eastern Time (ET - America/New York)
US Inflation is updated to Mar 2024. Current inflation (annualized) is 1Y: 3.48% , 5Y: 4.19% , 10Y: 2.84% , 30Y: 2.54%
Live update: World Markets and Indexes

In 2023, the Paul Boyer Portfolio granted a 2.16% dividend yield. If you are interested in getting periodic income, please refer to the Paul Boyer Portfolio: Dividend Yield page.

Capital Growth as of Mar 31, 2024

An investment of 1$, since April 1994, now would be worth 6.17$, with a total return of 517.13% (6.25% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital now would be 2.91$, with a net total return of 190.75% (3.62% annualized).
An investment of 1$, since January 1976, now would be worth 46.71$, with a total return of 4570.69% (8.29% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital now would be 8.32$, with a net total return of 731.73% (4.49% annualized).
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Portfolio Metrics as of Mar 31, 2024

Metrics of Paul Boyer Portfolio, updated as of 31 March 2024.

Metrics are calculated based on monthly returns, assuming:
PAUL BOYER PORTFOLIO
Advanced Metrics
Data Source: 1 January 1976 - 31 March 2024 (~48 years)
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Metrics as of Mar 31, 2024
1M 3M 6M 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
(~48Y)
Investment Return (%) 3.21 1.61 11.29 4.48 -0.47 3.69 3.50 6.08 6.25 8.29
Infl. Adjusted Return (%) details 2.82 0.48 9.53 0.97 -5.78 -0.48 0.65 3.40 3.62 4.49
US Inflation (%) 0.38 1.13 1.61 3.48 5.63 4.19 2.84 2.59 2.54 3.64
Returns / Inflation rates over 1 year are annualized.
DRAWDOWN
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -7.03 -18.04 -18.04 -18.04 -18.04 -18.04 -18.04
Start to Recovery (# months) details 5 34* 34* 34* 34* 34* 34*
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 08 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06
Start to Bottom (# months) 3 17 17 17 17 17 17
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10
Bottom to End (# months) 2 17 17 17 17 17 17
End (yyyy mm) 2023 12 - - - - - -
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
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deepest
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deepest
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deepest
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deepest
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deepest
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deepest
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deepest
Start to Recovery (# months) details
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 08 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06 2021 06
Start to Bottom (# months) 3 17 17 17 17 17 17
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10 2022 10
Bottom to End (# months) 2 17 17 17 17 17 17
End (yyyy mm) 2023 12 - - - - - -
Longest negative period (# months) details 8 36* 50 50 50 50 50
Period Start (yyyy mm) 2023 04 2021 04 2019 09 2019 09 2019 09 2019 09 2019 09
Period End (yyyy mm) 2023 11 2024 03 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10
Annualized Return (%) -2.62 -0.47 -0.24 -0.24 -0.24 -0.24 -0.24
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -8.29 -26.14 -27.39 -27.39 -27.39 -27.39 -28.04
Start to Recovery (# months) details 9 34* 39* 39* 39* 39* 64
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 04 2021 06 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 1980 02
Start to Bottom (# months) 7 29 34 34 34 34 29
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 1982 06
Bottom to End (# months) 2 5 5 5 5 5 35
End (yyyy mm) 2023 12 - - - - - 1985 05
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)
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deepest
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Start to Recovery (# months) details
Start (yyyy mm) 2023 04 2021 06 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 2021 01 1980 02
Start to Bottom (# months) 7 29 34 34 34 34 29
Bottom (yyyy mm) 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 1982 06
Bottom to End (# months) 2 5 5 5 5 5 35
End (yyyy mm) 2023 12 - - - - - 1985 05
Longest negative period (# months) details 11 36* 60* 115 150 150 150
Period Start (yyyy mm) 2023 04 2021 04 2019 04 2014 04 2011 05 2011 05 2011 05
Period End (yyyy mm) 2024 02 2024 03 2024 03 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10 2023 10
Annualized Return (%) -1.96 -5.78 -0.48 -0.33 -0.02 -0.02 -0.02
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Standard Deviation (%) 9.51 9.77 8.93 7.70 7.96 7.46 8.30
Sharpe Ratio -0.08 -0.30 0.20 0.30 0.59 0.53 0.52
Sortino Ratio -0.11 -0.45 0.30 0.44 0.84 0.75 0.74
Ulcer Index 2.97 9.34 7.32 5.81 4.62 3.96 3.90
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.47 -0.05 0.41 0.45 0.76 0.84 1.00
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.64 -0.03 0.20 0.19 0.34 0.35 0.46
% Positive Months details 50% 47% 51% 55% 60% 60% 62%
Positive Months 6 17 31 66 144 216 360
Negative Months 6 19 29 54 96 144 219
LONG TERM RETURNS
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 3.50 9.50 11.91 14.32
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 1.78 1.78 1.78
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized 0.65 7.03 9.19 9.19
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized -0.72 -0.72 -0.72
ROLLING PERIODS
Inflation Adjusted:
Inflation Adjusted:
 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y 20Y 30Y MAX
Over the latest 30Y
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 24.82 17.66 14.45 11.91 8.13 6.25
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -17.29 -3.66 1.23 1.78 5.93
% Positive Periods 84% 93% 100% 100% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 87.50 28.06 19.51 10.38 7.10 5.83
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 3.98 3.82
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 23.45 15.95 11.15 9.19 5.95 3.62
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -23.24 -8.89 -2.46 -0.72 3.27
% Positive Periods 70% 87% 92% 96% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 87.50 28.06 19.51 10.38 7.10 5.83
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 3.98 3.82
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Over all the available data source (Jan 1976 - Mar 2024)
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 44.89 23.78 16.62 14.32 11.43 10.21
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -17.29 -3.66 1.23 1.78 5.93 5.82
% Positive Periods 84% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 87.50 28.06 17.76 10.29 6.62 5.38
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 3.61 3.39
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized 35.22 15.95 12.37 9.19 6.74 6.93
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized -23.24 -8.89 -2.46 -0.72 3.27 3.22
% Positive Periods 72% 88% 95% 98% 100% 100%
SWR - Safe Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized 87.50 28.06 17.76 10.29 6.62 5.38
PWR - Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%) - 100% Success - Annualized - - - - 3.61 3.39
WR calculated based on initial capital | Monthly withdrawals adjusted for inflation | Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
Terms and Definitions
  • Annualized Portfolio Return: it's the annualized geometric mean return of the portfolio.
  • Deepest/Longest Drawdown: a drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. The deepest (or maximum) drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained. The longest drawdown is the period observed from a peak to the subsequent peak with the greatest duration.
  • Longest negative period: it's the maximum period for which an overall negative return has been observed.
  • Standard Deviation: it's a measure of the dispersion of returns around the mean.
  • Sharpe Ratio: it's a measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's calculated by dividing the excess return of the portfolio over the risk-free rate by the portfolio standard deviation. The risk-free rate here considered is the 1-3 Mth T-Bill return.
  • Sortino Ratio: another measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's a modification of the Sharpe Ratio (same formula but the denominator is the portfolio downside standard deviation).
  • Ulcer Index: it's a measure of downside risk that quantifies the depth and duration of drawdowns in an investment portfolio.
  • Best/Worst 10Y returns: the best and the worst 10-year return over a time frame.
  • Rolling Returns: N-year returns over a time frame, calculated over all the available data source (best, worst, % of positive returns). Each rolling period, longer than the longest negative period, yielded a non-negative minimum return.
  • Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, without the portfolio running out of money in any case (money amount withdrawal).
    For instance: Your initial invested capital is 100.000$; withdrawal rate (annualized) is 4%. This means that, in the first month, you will withdraw 100.000 * 4% * 1/12 = 333.33$. The second month, you’ll withdraw 333.33$ plus the inflation monthly rate. You’ll continue adjusting your withdraw monthly for inflation.
  • Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (PWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, preserving the original invested capital, adjusted for inflation too.

Portfolio Components Correlation

Correlation measures to what degree the returns of the two assets move in relation to each other.

Correlation coefficient is a numerical value between -1 and +1. If one variable goes up by a certain amount, the correlation coefficient indicates which way the other variable moves and by how much.
Asset correlations are calculated based on monthly returns.
COMPONENTS MONTHLY CORRELATIONS
Monthly correlations as of 31 March 2024
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If you want to learn more about historical correlations, you can find out here how the main asset class are correlated to each other.

Drawdowns

A drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. A maximum drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained.

PAUL BOYER PORTFOLIO
Drawdown periods
Drawdown periods - Inflation Adjusted
Data Source: 1 April 1994 - 31 March 2024 (30 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 1976 - 31 March 2024 (~48 years)
Inflation Adjusted:
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Rolling Returns

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A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

PAUL BOYER PORTFOLIO
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
Data Source: 1 April 1994 - 31 March 2024 (30 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 1976 - 31 March 2024 (~48 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

If you need a deeper detail about rolling returns, please refer to the Paul Boyer Portfolio: Rolling Returns page.

Seasonality

In which months is it better to invest in Paul Boyer Portfolio?

Both the Average Return and the Gain Frequency (Win %) are useful to get an idea of what happened in the past.
For further information about the seasonality, check the Asset Class Seasonality page.
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Monthly Returns

This section provides a visual/tabular representation of the performance variability in the Paul Boyer Portfolio over time. It illustrates the distribution of monthly returns, showcasing the range and frequency of positive and negative returns.

PAUL BOYER PORTFOLIO
Monthly Returns Distribution
Data Source: 1 April 1994 - 31 March 2024 (30 Years)
Data Source: 1 January 1976 - 31 March 2024 (~48 years)
216 Positive Months (60%) - 144 Negative Months (40%)
360 Positive Months (62%) - 219 Negative Months (38%)
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Investment Returns, up to December 2004, have been derived using the historical series of equivalent ETFs / Assets, instead of the actual ETFs of the portfolio.
You can find additional information on extended Data Sources here.

In particular, the series derived from equivalent datasets are:
  • EEM - iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM), up to December 2003
  • IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap (IJR), up to December 2000
  • SHY - iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY), up to December 2002
  • TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond (TLT), up to December 2002
  • GLD - SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), up to December 2004

Portfolio efficiency

The following portfolios granted a higher return over 30 Years and a less severe drawdown at the same time.

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In the following table, you can compare the current portfolio with a list of famous portfolios. Metrics are calculated over the last 30 Years.

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