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FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON, 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 Apr 29, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of SCHY

Returns By Period


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
FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON
-0.25%-2.01%2.43%6.22%25.05%14.83%
EFV
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
-0.35%-0.94%5.04%12.72%32.70%20.46%12.60%9.75%
EFG
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
-0.76%-3.34%-0.95%-0.96%15.04%8.37%3.75%7.45%
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
-1.02%-3.09%3.48%6.02%32.00%15.85%4.31%8.31%
FSPSX
Fidelity International Index Fund
1.61%-1.87%2.58%6.46%24.69%15.22%8.71%9.14%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.11%-0.87%6.26%13.90%33.42%20.17%12.59%10.36%
SCHY
Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
0.41%-1.18%7.50%15.45%30.90%15.06%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
FIVLX
Fidelity International Value Fund
1.75%-0.07%2.83%8.80%29.35%20.68%12.65%9.37%
LMGEX
Franklin International Equity Fund
1.84%-1.87%2.54%5.99%23.09%15.57%8.65%7.73%
FNGZX
Franklin International Growth Fund
1.33%-4.92%-8.13%-11.51%2.36%1.62%-4.10%5.80%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 2021, FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.15%4.57%-7.80%1.03%2.43%
20254.15%2.37%0.69%3.52%4.69%3.29%-1.55%3.85%2.57%1.08%0.79%2.59%31.72%
2024-1.15%2.59%3.06%-2.93%4.79%-1.35%3.08%2.71%1.57%-4.83%-0.24%-3.13%3.72%
20238.71%-3.52%2.30%2.32%-3.62%4.39%3.38%-4.24%-3.34%-3.49%8.73%5.31%16.80%
2022-2.67%-2.96%0.01%-6.60%1.60%-8.75%3.94%-5.16%-9.46%5.16%12.92%-1.98%-15.02%
2021-1.23%3.28%-1.03%-0.13%1.39%-3.55%2.72%-4.41%4.29%0.96%

Benchmark Metrics

FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON has an annualized alpha of 0.31%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 82.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.34% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.31%
Beta
0.74
0.65
Upside Capture
74.34%
Downside Capture
82.79%

Expense Ratio

FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON has an expense ratio of 0.51%, placing it in the medium range. 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

FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON Sortino Ratio Rank: 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON Omega Ratio Rank: 6666
Omega Ratio Rank
FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON Calmar Ratio Rank: 6666
Calmar Ratio Rank
FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
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

1.51

0.88

+0.63

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.08

1.37

+0.72

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.31

1.39

+0.92

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.62

6.43

+2.19


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
EFV
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
871.942.591.392.9111.15
EFG
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
390.791.231.161.224.58
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
791.622.211.322.439.12
FSPSX
Fidelity International Index Fund
741.472.011.292.238.47
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
902.112.791.443.0412.35
SCHY
Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
912.232.931.423.3212.11
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49
FIVLX
Fidelity International Value Fund
841.702.261.342.5710.17
LMGEX
Franklin International Equity Fund
661.381.901.272.047.83
FNGZX
Franklin International Growth Fund
60.160.371.050.220.75

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.

FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.51
  • All Time: 0.46

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON 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

FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON provided a 3.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.63%3.70%3.63%2.70%2.87%3.14%1.69%2.42%2.65%1.90%2.11%1.62%
EFV
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
3.96%4.16%4.66%4.36%4.17%4.07%2.42%4.62%4.56%3.56%3.28%3.59%
EFG
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
2.55%2.53%1.64%1.63%1.27%1.54%0.85%1.69%1.98%1.56%2.20%1.75%
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
2.66%2.75%3.20%2.89%2.71%3.06%1.87%3.15%2.76%2.35%2.28%2.53%
FSPSX
Fidelity International Index Fund
3.07%3.15%3.27%2.79%2.66%3.07%1.84%3.18%2.79%2.50%3.08%2.79%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.61%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%
SCHY
Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.55%4.64%3.97%3.67%1.73%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
FIVLX
Fidelity International Value Fund
2.26%2.32%2.90%2.06%1.85%4.35%1.74%3.54%3.33%0.15%2.71%1.44%
LMGEX
Franklin International Equity Fund
8.07%8.28%5.68%1.51%2.88%5.10%0.58%0.49%1.62%1.60%1.30%0.91%
FNGZX
Franklin International Growth Fund
3.67%3.37%2.07%0.00%1.74%1.11%2.23%0.30%2.04%1.31%0.90%0.36%

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 FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON. 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 FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON was 29.33%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 351 trading sessions.

The current FOREIGN ETF COMPARISON drawdown is 7.08%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-29.33%Sep 7, 2021278Oct 12, 2022351Mar 7, 2024629
-13.4%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 202514Apr 29, 202528
-10.96%Feb 26, 202622Mar 27, 2026
-9.95%Sep 27, 202473Jan 13, 202535Mar 5, 2025108
-7.24%Jul 15, 202416Aug 5, 202410Aug 19, 202426

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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkIEMGFNGZXSCHYEFVEFGFIVLXVYMILMGEXFSPSXVXUSPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.650.810.620.660.800.700.680.750.740.770.77
IEMG0.651.000.700.690.720.750.740.790.750.770.890.83
FNGZX0.810.701.000.710.740.910.780.740.850.860.850.87
SCHY0.620.690.711.000.910.810.860.910.870.880.870.90
EFV0.660.720.740.911.000.850.960.980.940.930.920.95
EFG0.800.750.910.810.851.000.870.840.940.950.930.95
FIVLX0.700.740.780.860.960.871.000.950.950.950.930.95
VYMI0.680.790.740.910.980.840.951.000.930.930.950.96
LMGEX0.750.750.850.870.940.940.950.931.000.980.950.98
FSPSX0.740.770.860.880.930.950.950.930.981.000.960.98
VXUS0.770.890.850.870.920.930.930.950.950.961.000.99
Portfolio0.770.830.870.900.950.950.950.960.980.980.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Apr 30, 2021