Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7.14% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 7.14% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 7.14% | |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 7.14% | |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 7.14% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 7.14% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 7.14% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 7.14% |
GBDC Golub Capital BDC, Inc. | Financial Services | 7.14% |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 7.14% |
QQQM Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 7.14% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 7.14% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified, Dividend | 7.14% |
USRT iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | REIT | 7.14% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VA Combo Eql, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | -0.21% | 7.86% | 7.85% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio VA Combo Eql | 0.67% | -3.83% | 7.48% | 7.03% | 20.07% | 20.40% | 11.76% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | -3.19% | -3.19% | 12.92% | 15.80% | 39.79% | 26.89% | 13.10% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -1.44% | -0.12% | 17.68% | 17.05% | 35.45% | 18.50% | 10.66% | — |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 4.53% | -20.68% | -27.31% | -29.64% | -39.78% | 33.88% | 13.75% | 60.03% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -4.02% | -4.09% | 10.53% | 11.91% | 21.13% | 14.60% | 7.08% | 9.35% |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 8.12% | -26.48% | -42.82% | -44.58% | -32.85% | -2.78% | -7.53% | 60.76% |
GBDC Golub Capital BDC, Inc. | -1.14% | -0.91% | -1.22% | -3.41% | -3.91% | 10.30% | 6.17% | 6.46% |
QQQM Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | -4.78% | -0.84% | 14.96% | 13.04% | 33.80% | 26.56% | 16.79% | — |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.89% | 2.15% | 18.75% | 18.75% | 26.41% | 15.14% | 8.31% | 12.64% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | -0.21% | -0.27% | 0.29% | 0.69% | 3.39% | 4.10% | 1.78% | 1.70% |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | -10.44% | 3.74% | 79.35% | 74.82% | 149.94% | 50.81% | 31.00% | 33.92% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 14, 2020, VA Combo Eql's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -11.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VA Combo Eql closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.02% | 0.29% | -3.35% | 9.83% | 3.00% | -3.93% | 7.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.18% | -3.47% | -3.26% | 0.00% | 7.97% | 3.58% | 4.43% | 4.13% | 1.49% | 0.69% | -1.91% | 0.17% | 16.50% |
| 2024 | -0.55% | 9.18% | 5.04% | -5.09% | 5.63% | -0.51% | 1.85% | -0.92% | 2.07% | -1.75% | 8.86% | -3.86% | 20.49% |
| 2023 | 11.74% | -1.49% | 4.63% | 0.31% | -0.77% | 5.19% | 2.67% | -3.21% | -2.85% | -0.34% | 8.65% | 7.71% | 35.79% |
| 2022 | -6.56% | 0.07% | 2.12% | -8.20% | -2.64% | -11.66% | 11.29% | -5.06% | -9.35% | 5.72% | 4.65% | -4.46% | -23.67% |
| 2021 | 6.56% | 6.87% | 9.09% | 6.32% | -1.21% | -0.82% | 3.15% | 5.41% | -4.26% | 9.27% | -0.31% | -0.92% | 45.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
VA Combo Eql has an annualized alpha of 3.88%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 14, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.14%) than losses (91.33%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.88% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.67, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.88%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 99.14%
- Downside Capture
- 91.33%
Expense Ratio
VA Combo Eql has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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
VA Combo Eql ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for VA Combo Eql and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.34 | 2.01 | -0.66 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.88 | 2.71 | -0.84 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.36 | -0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 2.69 | -0.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.01 | 12.34 | -5.33 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 78 | 2.51 | 3.32 | 1.46 | 3.02 | 12.23 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 77 | 2.14 | 3.06 | 1.37 | 4.73 | 14.03 |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 33 | -0.93 | -1.30 | 0.87 | -0.78 | -1.39 |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 44 | 1.34 | 1.86 | 1.25 | 2.15 | 7.20 |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 71 | -0.48 | -0.35 | 0.96 | -0.49 | -0.85 |
GBDC Golub Capital BDC, Inc. | 33 | -0.18 | -0.12 | 0.99 | -0.19 | -0.40 |
QQQM Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 68 | 2.12 | 2.73 | 1.37 | 2.95 | 11.24 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 87 | 2.55 | 3.94 | 1.46 | 6.07 | 14.90 |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 83 | 2.30 | 3.70 | 1.46 | 3.71 | 15.90 |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 4.25 | 4.20 | 1.61 | 9.68 | 36.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VA Combo Eql provided a 2.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.71% | 2.88% | 3.07% | 2.81% | 2.67% | 2.00% | 2.09% | 2.11% | 2.32% | 1.82% | 2.02% | 1.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 2.82% | 3.05% | 4.31% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 2.39% | 1.67% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.30% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BTC-USD Bitcoin | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 3.33% | 3.45% | 3.36% | 4.55% | 5.34% | 3.98% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 4.24% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 3.28% |
ETH-USD Ethereum | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GBDC Golub Capital BDC, Inc. | 11.50% | 11.50% | 12.73% | 10.00% | 9.35% | 7.58% | 8.44% | 7.70% | 8.49% | 7.47% | 8.32% | 7.70% |
QQQM Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.44% | 0.50% | 0.61% | 0.65% | 0.83% | 0.40% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 3.91% | 4.06% | 4.29% | 3.76% | 1.34% | 0.41% | 1.27% | 2.27% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 0.82% | 0.68% |
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.31% | 0.57% | 0.67% | 0.78% | 1.26% | 0.64% | 0.81% | 1.23% | 1.37% | 0.90% | 1.08% | 1.29% |
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 VA Combo Eql. 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 VA Combo Eql was 32.02%, occurring on Oct 15, 2022. Recovery took 482 trading sessions.
The current VA Combo Eql drawdown is 4.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -32.02%Oct 2022 | 11mo 10d | 1y 3mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.42%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 2mo 2d | 6mo 2dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2021 correction2021 | -10.33%Jul 2021 | 2mo 11d | 25d | 3mo 6dMay 2021 - Aug 2021 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.39%Aug 2024 | 21d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 5dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.90%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 16d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 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. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.42 | 1.45 | 1.41 | 1.43 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.43, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
VA Combo Eql correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.82 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 14, 2020 | 0.78 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SCHO has the lowest at 0.06.
Asset Correlations Table
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