Growth of $10,000: Golden Butterfly Portfolio
A $10,000 investment in the Golden Butterfly Portfolio at the start of 2000 would have grown to $73,427 by 2026 — about 7.3× the original stake over 26 years, based on historical data.
26-Year Growth of $10,000
What the numbers mean
Over this 26-year window the Golden Butterfly Portfolio compounded at roughly 8.54%per year. That growth was not a straight line: the strategy's worst peak-to-trough decline reached -17.6%, a reminder that even the steadiest allocations go through painful stretches.
Its best single year returned +20.9% (2025), while its worst year fell -11.8% (2008). Adjusted for inflation, the ending $73,427 is worth about $37,499 in 2000 dollars — the real purchasing power your money would have gained after rising prices are stripped out.
These figures assume the strategy's target weights (a five-wing evolution of the permanent portfolio that adds growth without giving up its resilience.) rebalanced annual, with no additional contributions or withdrawals. To model your own contributions, withdrawal rate, or a different mix, open this allocation in the portfolio simulator.
Annual Returns
| '00 | '01 | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 | '06 | '07 | '08 | '09 | '10 | '11 | '12 | '13 | '14 | '15 | '16 | '17 | '18 | '19 | '20 | '21 | '22 | '23 | '24 | '25 | '26 |
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| -3 | +5 | +8 | +19 | +6 | +14 | +10 | +10 | -12 | +15 | +16 | +15 | +6 | +3 | +12 | -5 | +12 | +11 | -1 | +15 | +13 | +8 | -5 | +5 | +16 | +21 | +2 |
Hypothetical historical performance based on backtested data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Full disclaimer