The Golden Butterfly Portfolio by Tyler prioritizes consistently desirable investment growth by balancing economic conditions with an eye towards prosperity.
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Asset Allocation
- 20% Large Cap Blend
- 20% Small Cap Value
- 20% Long Term Bonds
- 20% Short Term Bonds
- 20% Gold
Asset Notes
When I first wrote about the Golden Butterfly, I chose large cap blend to clearly contrast that portion of the portfolio from small cap value. When Portfolio Charts grew to include more countries, however, I switched to a total stock market fund (along with several other portfolios) to better translate data between markets. Because TSM funds are by definition 85% LCB, the numbers should be very similar either way. But you can also see the difference for yourself using the My Portfolio tool.
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Author
Tyler
I’m a mechanical engineer, investing researcher, spreadsheet aficionado, and the author of Portfolio Charts. The Golden Butterfly is a portfolio idea born of my ongoing exploration.
Overview
The Golden Butterfly Portfolio is built on the idea of economic risk parity, similar to the Permanent Portfolio which shares four of its five assets. But while the Permanent Portfolio equally balances prosperity, recession, inflation, and deflation, the Golden Butterfly tilts the assets towards prosperity with an additional allocation to small cap value.
While to some that may seem like a trendy choice destined to underperform, the data reveals a remarkable truth. The Golden Butterfly is one of the best risk-adjusted portfolios out there, pairing the famous consistency of the Permanent Portfolio and the growth rates of far more aggressive options. With a tight band of growth paths that are helpful for future estimates and notably high withdrawal rates that are great for retirees, it’s a particularly dependable portfolio option suitable for both accumulators and retirees alike.
Featured Discussion
Articles
Insights that mention the Golden Butterfly Portfolio
The Theory Behind the Golden Butterfly
Catching a Golden Butterfly
Welcome to the Portfolio Olympics
Investing Supplies for the Financial Journey
The Striking Appeal of the Weird Portfolio
Bonus Points: Failing Early And Often
Bonus Points: Life After the Ice
Bonus Points: Election Hangover Edition
The Mechanics of Tax Loss Harvesting
Bonus Points: Small Insights That Add Up
The Story of the Portfolio Charts Hat
Halfway to Nowhere: 2022 Mid-Year Portfolio Rankings
Proven Ways to Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation
Safe Investing in a Time of Uncertainty
Three Secret Ingredients of the Most Efficient Portfolios
How to Survive and Make Money in the Matrix
Metal, Money, and the Measurable Value of Gold
Welcome to the Big Bounce
Asset Allocation in the Most Painful Month
How To Build a Noise-Cancelling Portfolio
The Top 4 Portfolios to Recession-Proof Your Investments
High Profits at Low Rates: The Benefits of Bond Convexity
Every Portfolio Has a Tradeoff, but It’s Not as Clear-Cut as You Think
When Aiming for a Target Consider the Accuracy of the Weapon
Try A Modern Spin On A Classic Idea With The Pinwheel Portfolio
Welcome To The Central Portfolio Station
Should Index Investors Be Worried About Facebook?
The Pool Of Portfolio Data Is Now Better Than Ever
Target Practice Is A Good Way To Measure Portfolio Accuracy
Understanding Cash Will Make You A Better And Happier Investor
The 7Twelve Portfolio And The Power Of Broad Diversification
The Top Portfolio Charts Posts Of 2016
Perpetual Withdrawal Rates Are The Runway To A Long Retirement
How To Manage Investment Drawdowns By Thinking Differently
Thinking Beyond Stocks Can Fortify Your Accumulation Plan
Wise Investors Can Learn a Lot From Their Emotions
Supplies
I make no money from book recommendations.
Things that Golden Butterfly investors might like
Golden Butterfly Beanie
Golden Butterfly Hoodie
Golden Butterfly Shirt
Golden Butterfly Trucker Hat
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Alternatives
Portfolios with a similar structure or design intent
Permanent Portfolio — The same fundamental portfolio without small cap value
All Seasons Portfolio — A similar investing philosophy built around economic risk parity
Pinwheel Portfolio — Another original idea designed for portfolio consistency
Performance
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