Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | Global Equities | 50% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 25% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 25s, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 25s returned 6.72% Year-To-Date and 10.69% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio 25s | 0.58% | 0.05% | 6.72% | 6.94% | 21.94% | 18.35% | 11.01% | 10.69% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | 0.68% | 2.31% | 11.92% | 12.23% | 28.30% | 19.24% | 10.45% | 12.66% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 2.59% | -4.97% | 0.06% | 0.19% | 25.38% | 29.73% | 18.31% | 12.33% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 0.04% | -0.01% | 1.91% | 2.03% | 4.58% | 5.18% | 3.47% | 3.14% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2010, 25s's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2011 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 25s closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.98% | 3.53% | -5.92% | 4.17% | 1.54% | -1.33% | 6.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.37% | 0.41% | 0.67% | 1.33% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 0.62% | 3.21% | 4.30% | 1.40% | 1.98% | 1.08% | 26.40% |
| 2024 | -0.36% | 2.31% | 4.15% | -1.23% | 2.99% | 0.51% | 3.11% | 1.58% | 2.49% | -0.02% | 1.75% | -2.48% | 15.59% |
| 2023 | 5.36% | -2.81% | 2.98% | 0.74% | -1.55% | 2.75% | 2.64% | -1.59% | -3.28% | 0.25% | 5.05% | 3.58% | 14.52% |
| 2022 | -2.83% | 1.05% | 0.88% | -4.03% | -0.17% | -5.13% | 3.49% | -2.97% | -6.34% | 3.81% | 6.20% | -1.66% | -8.19% |
| 2021 | -0.66% | 0.81% | 2.03% | 3.14% | 3.05% | -1.66% | 1.33% | 1.06% | -2.76% | 2.95% | -1.27% | 2.20% | 10.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
25s has an annualized alpha of 2.41%, beta of 0.47, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 53.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.07% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.41% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.47 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
- 2.41%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 53.07%
- Downside Capture
- 53.76%
Expense Ratio
25s has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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
25s ranks 41 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 25s and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.99 | 2.14 | -0.14 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.60 | 2.89 | -0.29 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.91 | -0.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.91 | 13.08 | -3.18 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | 76 | 2.18 | 3.01 | 1.40 | 3.03 | 13.10 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 27 | 0.93 | 1.30 | 1.19 | 1.04 | 2.97 |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 95 | 3.16 | 5.46 | 1.68 | 6.62 | 25.81 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
25s provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.43% | 2.42% | 2.48% | 2.62% | 3.97% | 2.01% | 1.54% | 1.62% | 1.92% | 1.15% | 1.17% | 0.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | 2.71% | 2.79% | 3.64% | 3.82% | 4.92% | 1.94% | 2.37% | 2.22% | 2.62% | 1.50% | 1.90% | 1.98% |
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% |
STIP iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | 4.31% | 4.11% | 2.62% | 2.84% | 6.04% | 4.15% | 1.40% | 2.06% | 2.44% | 1.59% | 0.89% | 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 25s. 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 25s was 19.94%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 54 trading sessions.
The current 25s drawdown is 2.97%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -19.94%Mar 2020 | 29d | 2mo 20d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -16.77%Sep 2022 | 10mo 16d | 1y 2mo | 2y 16dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.51%Jan 2016 | 1y 6mo | 5mo 20d | 2y 2dJul 2014 - Jul 2016 |
2011 correction2011 | -12.10%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 3d | 9mo 7dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.87%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 5mo 28d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.67, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.24 | 1.29 | 1.30 | 1.31 | 1.32 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.32, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
25s correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.70 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.78 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 3, 2010 | 0.80 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DGEIX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.95, while GLD has the lowest at 0.05.
Asset Correlations Table
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