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International ETFs
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 International ETFs, 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 31, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of JPMB

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
International ETFs
-0.56%-2.34%1.84%4.99%22.65%13.55%6.15%
VEU
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
-0.67%-2.48%2.90%6.78%27.80%15.65%7.59%9.14%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
IXUS
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
-0.59%-2.38%2.89%6.41%28.28%15.46%7.33%9.00%
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
-0.54%-2.21%2.18%5.82%24.78%14.56%8.01%8.97%
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
-1.02%-3.09%3.48%6.02%32.00%15.85%4.31%8.31%
IGOV
iShares International Treasury Bond ETF
-0.41%-2.69%-1.60%-2.43%4.75%1.04%-4.25%-1.36%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
-0.77%-2.79%3.65%8.84%30.37%16.09%8.76%9.49%
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
-0.62%-2.09%2.05%5.82%23.73%14.40%8.29%8.89%
VIGI
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF
-0.38%-2.72%-1.75%0.16%10.04%8.66%4.48%7.77%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
-0.72%-2.55%0.11%0.38%21.72%13.41%3.75%7.73%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2018, International ETFs's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, International ETFs closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.58%4.43%-7.29%0.58%1.84%
20253.06%1.85%0.66%3.06%4.07%3.40%-1.44%3.81%2.73%1.01%0.69%2.08%27.89%
2024-1.30%2.51%2.83%-2.46%3.75%-0.40%2.75%2.53%2.34%-4.27%-0.20%-2.94%4.86%
20237.43%-4.12%2.71%2.00%-3.49%4.05%3.23%-3.89%-3.28%-2.73%7.67%4.94%14.28%
2022-2.60%-3.02%-0.47%-6.40%1.15%-7.25%3.18%-4.41%-8.96%3.14%12.09%-1.81%-15.86%
2021-0.03%1.20%1.34%2.53%2.79%-0.57%-0.71%1.37%-3.28%2.49%-3.79%3.20%6.44%

Benchmark Metrics

International ETFs has an annualized alpha of -1.65%, beta of 0.68, and R² of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2018.

  • This portfolio participated in 80.16% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.45% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.68 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
-1.65%
Beta
0.68
0.72
Upside Capture
62.45%
Downside Capture
80.16%

Expense Ratio

International ETFs 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

International ETFs ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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.


International ETFs Risk / Return Rank: 7272
Overall Rank
International ETFs Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7676
Sharpe Ratio Rank
International ETFs Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
International ETFs Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
International ETFs Calmar Ratio Rank: 6969
Calmar Ratio Rank
International ETFs Martin Ratio Rank: 6464
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

1.52

0.88

+0.64

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.11

1.37

+0.75

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.24

1.39

+0.85

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.56

6.43

+2.12


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
VEU
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
791.622.231.332.469.28
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49
IXUS
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
801.632.261.342.529.49
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
731.412.011.292.188.32
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
791.622.211.322.439.12
IGOV
iShares International Treasury Bond ETF
260.530.841.100.912.39
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
831.732.361.352.6410.14
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
701.341.921.282.107.89
VIGI
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF
310.651.001.130.953.51
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
621.221.741.251.786.68

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.

International ETFs Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.52
  • 5-Year: 0.44
  • All Time: 0.36

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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 International ETFs 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

International ETFs provided a 3.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.19%3.31%3.25%3.07%2.93%3.25%2.00%2.89%2.99%2.13%2.17%1.74%
VEU
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
2.90%3.09%3.24%3.32%3.12%3.08%2.00%3.10%3.27%2.66%2.96%2.95%
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%
IXUS
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
3.15%3.24%3.33%3.13%2.48%3.12%1.85%3.09%3.00%2.41%2.58%2.81%
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
3.48%3.55%3.47%3.20%2.70%3.32%1.90%3.18%3.46%2.57%2.96%2.63%
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%
IGOV
iShares International Treasury Bond ETF
1.43%1.41%0.59%0.00%0.11%0.39%0.00%0.24%0.31%0.19%0.69%0.12%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.90%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
3.31%3.38%3.24%2.98%2.69%3.33%2.13%3.10%3.39%2.57%3.07%2.76%
VIGI
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF
2.24%2.14%1.93%1.92%2.06%7.02%1.29%1.83%1.99%1.75%1.05%0.00%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.70%2.79%3.20%3.52%4.11%2.63%1.91%3.23%2.88%2.30%2.52%3.26%

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 International ETFs. 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 International ETFs was 31.22%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.

The current International ETFs drawdown is 6.53%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-31.22%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 2020161Nov 9, 2020205
-28.7%Sep 7, 2021280Oct 14, 2022434Jul 10, 2024714
-18.74%Feb 1, 2018226Dec 24, 2018250Dec 20, 2019476
-11.72%Sep 27, 2024132Apr 8, 202514Apr 29, 2025146
-10.24%Feb 26, 202622Mar 27, 2026

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 14 assets, with an effective number of assets of 14.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkIGOVJPMBVWOIEMGIGROIMTMVYMIVIGIEFAIEFAVEAVXUSVEUIXUSPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.170.450.670.690.700.760.730.780.790.790.800.800.800.800.79
IGOV0.171.000.510.290.300.390.370.360.390.380.390.380.380.370.380.43
JPMB0.450.511.000.430.450.480.470.460.510.500.500.510.510.500.510.55
VWO0.670.290.431.000.990.720.730.800.780.770.770.790.880.880.880.87
IEMG0.690.300.450.991.000.730.740.810.790.780.780.810.890.890.890.89
IGRO0.700.390.480.720.731.000.820.870.880.890.890.900.880.880.880.90
IMTM0.760.370.470.730.740.821.000.860.890.920.920.920.900.900.900.91
VYMI0.730.360.460.800.810.870.861.000.870.940.940.950.950.950.950.95
VIGI0.780.390.510.780.790.880.890.871.000.940.940.940.930.930.930.95
EFA0.790.380.500.770.780.890.920.940.941.001.000.990.970.970.970.97
IEFA0.790.390.500.770.780.890.920.940.941.001.000.990.970.970.970.97
VEA0.800.380.510.790.810.900.920.950.940.990.991.000.980.980.980.98
VXUS0.800.380.510.880.890.880.900.950.930.970.970.981.001.001.000.99
VEU0.800.370.500.880.890.880.900.950.930.970.970.981.001.001.000.99
IXUS0.800.380.510.880.890.880.900.950.930.970.970.981.001.001.000.99
Portfolio0.790.430.550.870.890.900.910.950.950.970.970.980.990.990.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 1, 2018