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Intelligent Asset Allocator
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 Intelligent Asset Allocator, 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 28, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VXUS

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Intelligent Asset Allocator returned 1.62% Year-To-Date and 7.87% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


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
Intelligent Asset Allocator
-0.19%-2.96%1.62%3.94%18.33%12.83%6.46%7.87%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
VTWO
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
0.72%-2.87%2.28%3.62%25.50%13.64%3.78%10.14%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-4.43%3.06%1.04%2.95%7.33%3.14%4.85%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
-0.89%-3.51%2.34%4.98%30.37%13.86%5.51%7.76%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
-0.72%-2.55%0.11%0.38%21.72%13.41%3.75%7.73%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
-1.94%-8.32%8.34%21.05%49.18%32.68%21.72%14.14%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
0.08%-0.44%0.23%1.22%4.20%4.23%1.70%1.98%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 2011, Intelligent Asset Allocator's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Intelligent Asset Allocator closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.93%3.01%-5.52%0.47%1.62%
20251.97%0.48%-0.13%0.97%2.66%2.96%0.25%3.37%3.09%0.94%1.10%0.58%19.75%
2024-1.62%1.89%2.72%-2.12%2.93%0.61%3.65%1.61%2.67%-1.64%1.74%-2.80%9.78%
20236.16%-3.35%1.64%0.52%-1.71%2.96%2.95%-2.53%-3.41%-1.67%6.19%4.71%12.43%
2022-3.64%-0.93%0.27%-4.74%-0.26%-4.93%3.75%-2.93%-7.11%2.45%6.48%-2.17%-13.68%
20210.32%1.30%1.32%2.83%1.75%-0.05%0.09%1.23%-2.84%2.57%-1.98%2.85%9.60%

Benchmark Metrics

Intelligent Asset Allocator has an annualized alpha of 0.13%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 2011.

  • This portfolio participated in 63.26% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.83% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.55 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
0.13%
Beta
0.55
0.80
Upside Capture
53.83%
Downside Capture
63.26%

Expense Ratio

Intelligent Asset Allocator has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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

Intelligent Asset Allocator ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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.


Intelligent Asset Allocator Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
Intelligent Asset Allocator Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Intelligent Asset Allocator Sortino Ratio Rank: 8282
Sortino Ratio Rank
Intelligent Asset Allocator Omega Ratio Rank: 8383
Omega Ratio Rank
Intelligent Asset Allocator Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
Intelligent Asset Allocator Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
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

1.68

0.88

+0.80

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.35

1.37

+0.98

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.35

1.21

+0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.45

1.39

+1.06

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.73

6.43

+3.30


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
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
VTWO
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
601.101.651.211.987.32
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
160.180.361.050.291.11
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49
VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
851.862.481.382.6610.27
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
621.221.741.251.786.68
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
801.782.211.332.589.32
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
912.113.371.423.2112.06

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.

Intelligent Asset Allocator Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.68
  • 5-Year: 0.63
  • 10-Year: 0.74
  • All Time: 0.62

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 Intelligent Asset Allocator 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

Intelligent Asset Allocator provided a 2.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.70%2.72%2.65%2.41%2.11%1.78%1.77%2.30%2.30%2.00%2.09%2.02%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VTWO
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
1.24%1.25%1.21%1.45%1.48%1.13%0.92%1.36%1.41%1.18%1.27%1.23%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
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%
VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
3.31%3.39%3.44%3.14%2.30%2.74%1.90%3.25%2.80%2.83%2.93%2.66%
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%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
3.93%3.83%3.38%2.46%1.50%1.45%1.79%2.29%1.99%1.65%1.48%1.40%

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 Intelligent Asset Allocator. 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 Intelligent Asset Allocator was 22.25%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 89 trading sessions.

The current Intelligent Asset Allocator drawdown is 4.95%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.25%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202089Jul 29, 2020112
-20.76%Nov 15, 2021231Oct 14, 2022396May 14, 2024627
-14.99%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 2011235Sep 7, 2012343
-12.62%May 18, 2015171Jan 20, 2016121Jul 13, 2016292
-11.87%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 2018121Jun 19, 2019350

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.25, 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.

BenchmarkBSVIAUVNQVWOVTWOVOOVSSVXUSPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.090.040.610.710.831.000.790.810.86
BSV-0.091.000.340.14-0.04-0.09-0.090.00-0.030.08
IAU0.040.341.000.110.190.040.040.240.190.32
VNQ0.610.140.111.000.460.610.620.540.550.70
VWO0.71-0.040.190.461.000.630.710.850.880.85
VTWO0.83-0.090.040.610.631.000.830.740.740.83
VOO1.00-0.090.040.620.710.831.000.790.810.86
VSS0.790.000.240.540.850.740.791.000.950.93
VXUS0.81-0.030.190.550.880.740.810.951.000.93
Portfolio0.860.080.320.700.850.830.860.930.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jan 31, 2011