Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DN- Balanced, 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 Jan 12, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of URTH
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the DN- Balanced returned -0.64% Year-To-Date and 8.25% 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 DN- Balanced | -0.00% | -1.96% | -0.64% | 1.04% | 11.40% | 11.62% | 7.09% | 8.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | -0.05% | -2.93% | -2.18% | 0.30% | 19.38% | 17.29% | 10.45% | 12.20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
WOOD iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | -0.93% | -5.75% | -2.06% | -2.98% | -4.93% | 1.48% | -2.26% | 6.24% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 0.25% | 0.82% | 1.94% | 4.49% | 5.83% | 4.02% | 2.96% |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.30% | 0.86% | 1.84% | 4.01% | 4.70% | 3.20% | 2.17% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 13, 2012, DN- Balanced's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DN- Balanced closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.53% | 0.77% | -3.31% | 0.44% | -0.64% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.08% | -0.43% | -2.14% | -0.08% | 3.01% | 2.57% | 0.81% | 1.92% | 1.95% | 0.91% | 0.59% | 0.47% | 12.17% |
| 2024 | 0.22% | 2.70% | 2.33% | -2.20% | 2.77% | 1.26% | 1.67% | 1.50% | 1.62% | -0.75% | 3.01% | -1.74% | 12.94% |
| 2023 | 4.29% | -1.65% | 1.47% | 0.88% | -0.09% | 3.46% | 2.21% | -0.99% | -2.37% | -1.14% | 5.28% | 3.29% | 15.27% |
| 2022 | -3.07% | -1.17% | 1.34% | -4.27% | -0.27% | -4.85% | 4.73% | -2.25% | -5.52% | 3.94% | 3.93% | -2.66% | -10.31% |
| 2021 | -0.33% | 1.39% | 1.79% | 2.85% | 0.66% | 0.67% | 1.06% | 1.38% | -2.49% | 2.99% | -0.83% | 2.52% | 12.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
DN- Balanced has an annualized alpha of 1.25%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 13, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 56.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.77% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.51 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.25%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 52.77%
- Downside Capture
- 56.06%
Expense Ratio
DN- Balanced has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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
DN- Balanced ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.18 | 0.88 | +0.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.76 | 1.37 | +0.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.71 | 1.39 | +0.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.21 | 6.43 | +1.78 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 62 | 1.12 | 1.68 | 1.25 | 1.70 | 8.10 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
WOOD iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 7 | -0.24 | -0.20 | 0.98 | -0.24 | -0.67 |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 92 | 2.12 | 2.66 | 1.96 | 2.88 | 22.40 |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 153.80 | 55.27 | 443.15 | 2,490.75 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
DN- Balanced provided a 2.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.74% | 2.78% | 3.17% | 3.13% | 1.80% | 0.91% | 1.33% | 2.18% | 2.18% | 1.54% | 1.50% | 1.39% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
URTH iShares MSCI World ETF | 1.52% | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.70% | 1.68% | 1.50% | 1.52% | 2.16% | 2.30% | 1.88% | 2.15% | 2.35% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
WOOD iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 2.56% | 2.51% | 2.09% | 1.64% | 2.26% | 1.24% | 0.98% | 1.85% | 2.82% | 1.19% | 1.65% | 2.04% |
FLOT iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF | 4.68% | 4.84% | 5.82% | 5.66% | 2.06% | 0.43% | 1.25% | 2.78% | 2.41% | 1.46% | 0.97% | 0.53% |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 3.93% | 4.09% | 5.02% | 4.73% | 1.39% | 0.00% | 0.74% | 2.19% | 1.66% | 0.72% | 0.34% | 0.03% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
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% |
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 DN- Balanced. 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 DN- Balanced was 21.09%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 92 trading sessions.
The current DN- Balanced drawdown is 3.17%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.09% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 92 | Aug 3, 2020 | 115 |
| -14.89% | Jan 4, 2022 | 197 | Oct 14, 2022 | 284 | Dec 1, 2023 | 481 |
| -10.21% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 66 | Apr 1, 2019 | 131 |
| -9.71% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 41 | Jun 6, 2025 | 75 |
| -8.68% | May 20, 2015 | 185 | Feb 11, 2016 | 102 | Jul 8, 2016 | 287 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.91, 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 | SHV | BND | GLD | FLOT | VNQ | WOOD | URTH | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.03 | -0.05 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.86 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| SHV | -0.03 | 1.00 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.03 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.03 | 0.00 |
| BND | -0.05 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.04 | 0.20 | -0.02 | 0.00 | -0.05 | 0.02 |
| GLD | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| FLOT | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| VNQ | 0.59 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.61 | 0.64 |
| WOOD | 0.68 | -0.03 | -0.02 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.77 |
| URTH | 0.86 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.93 |
| VTI | 0.99 | -0.03 | -0.05 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.61 | 0.70 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.64 | 0.77 | 0.93 | 0.97 | 1.00 |