Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | Global Equities | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 25% |
VIPSX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in HB, 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 11, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of SHV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the HB returned 2.51% Year-To-Date and 7.87% 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 HB | -0.49% | -3.24% | 2.51% | 6.44% | 18.51% | 13.93% | 8.86% | 7.87% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | 0.89% | -3.10% | 0.59% | 3.30% | 21.75% | 16.68% | 9.35% | 11.49% |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 0.04% | 0.30% | 0.86% | 1.84% | 4.01% | 4.70% | 3.20% | 2.17% |
VIPSX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares | -0.09% | -1.10% | 0.26% | 0.12% | 2.85% | 2.96% | 1.22% | 2.44% |
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 12, 2007, HB'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, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HB closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.12% | 3.28% | -4.82% | 0.16% | 2.51% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.82% | 0.92% | 1.70% | 1.36% | 1.32% | 1.63% | 0.30% | 2.55% | 3.87% | 1.30% | 1.77% | 0.81% | 22.30% |
| 2024 | -0.25% | 1.05% | 3.37% | -0.53% | 2.13% | 0.44% | 2.68% | 1.31% | 2.26% | 0.21% | 0.61% | -1.71% | 12.09% |
| 2023 | 3.91% | -2.35% | 3.09% | 0.56% | -1.09% | 1.12% | 1.67% | -1.07% | -2.59% | 0.93% | 3.48% | 2.61% | 10.46% |
| 2022 | -2.02% | 1.32% | 0.29% | -2.80% | -0.79% | -3.32% | 2.23% | -2.29% | -4.82% | 1.89% | 4.66% | -0.69% | -6.54% |
| 2021 | -0.70% | -0.82% | 0.82% | 2.24% | 2.67% | -1.65% | 1.45% | 0.48% | -1.98% | 1.84% | -0.52% | 1.49% | 5.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
HB has an annualized alpha of 4.31%, beta of 0.23, and R² of 0.39 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 12, 2007.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (33.93%) than losses (24.00%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.23 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.39 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R² of 0.39 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.31%
- Beta
- 0.23
- R²
- 0.39
- Upside Capture
- 33.93%
- Downside Capture
- 24.00%
Expense Ratio
HB has an expense ratio of 0.25%, 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
HB ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.99 | 0.88 | +1.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.63 | 1.37 | +1.27 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.21 | +0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.61 | 1.39 | +1.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.78 | 6.43 | +4.35 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | 71 | 1.37 | 1.97 | 1.30 | 1.91 | 8.98 |
SHV iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF | 100 | 19.57 | 153.80 | 55.27 | 443.15 | 2,490.75 |
VIPSX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares | 19 | 0.66 | 0.92 | 1.12 | 0.97 | 2.88 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
HB provided a 2.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.83% | 2.88% | 3.18% | 3.19% | 3.66% | 1.74% | 1.10% | 1.66% | 1.83% | 1.14% | 1.40% | 0.70% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | 3.02% | 2.79% | 3.64% | 3.82% | 4.92% | 1.94% | 2.37% | 2.22% | 2.62% | 1.50% | 1.90% | 1.98% |
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% |
VIPSX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares | 4.39% | 4.64% | 4.07% | 4.20% | 8.34% | 5.03% | 1.28% | 2.22% | 3.03% | 2.32% | 3.38% | 0.77% |
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 HB. 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 HB was 22.06%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 224 trading sessions.
The current HB drawdown is 4.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -22.06% | Mar 14, 2008 | 176 | Nov 20, 2008 | 224 | Oct 13, 2009 | 400 |
| -13% | Nov 15, 2021 | 218 | Sep 27, 2022 | 297 | Dec 1, 2023 | 515 |
| -12.14% | Feb 24, 2020 | 19 | Mar 19, 2020 | 50 | Jun 1, 2020 | 69 |
| -8.9% | Jul 14, 2014 | 383 | Jan 19, 2016 | 114 | Jun 30, 2016 | 497 |
| -8.26% | Feb 7, 2013 | 97 | Jun 26, 2013 | 247 | Jun 19, 2014 | 344 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | VIPSX | GLD | DGEIX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.07 | -0.14 | 0.06 | 0.95 | 0.58 |
| SHV | -0.07 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 0.09 | -0.06 | 0.06 |
| VIPSX | -0.14 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.28 | -0.12 | 0.29 |
| GLD | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.12 | 0.75 |
| DGEIX | 0.95 | -0.06 | -0.12 | 0.12 | 1.00 | 0.65 |
| Portfolio | 0.58 | 0.06 | 0.29 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 1.00 |