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VA Combo 1
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 VA Combo 1, 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 Oct 13, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of QQQM

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
VA Combo 1
-0.19%-2.27%-2.11%-3.68%18.63%21.10%13.52%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
0.68%-0.56%9.54%12.30%27.33%16.21%10.57%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.16%-2.44%12.35%13.88%13.89%11.70%8.35%12.30%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
-0.97%-4.17%7.34%14.94%49.48%23.93%13.58%
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
-1.99%-2.31%-23.70%-44.66%-19.07%33.89%3.18%66.03%
ETH-USD
Ethereum
-4.09%3.52%-30.81%-54.26%14.38%4.27%0.43%68.46%
SOL-USD
Solana
-2.43%-8.96%-36.36%-66.28%-32.54%56.99%28.56%
GBDC
Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
1.60%6.92%-3.79%-2.30%-6.60%9.81%6.94%6.38%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
0.32%1.51%12.84%20.81%80.38%33.13%19.27%28.54%
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
0.12%-2.64%-4.64%-3.14%23.54%23.07%13.26%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 14, 2020, VA Combo 1's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, VA Combo 1 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 25, 2021 at -5.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.69%-0.23%-3.97%0.47%-2.11%
20253.13%-3.66%-4.08%0.34%7.14%3.96%3.31%3.55%2.36%0.76%-1.33%0.24%16.24%
2024-0.02%8.31%5.96%-5.56%5.82%0.16%2.92%-0.52%2.27%-0.94%9.38%-3.99%25.11%
202312.50%-2.04%3.69%1.00%-1.32%6.20%3.52%-3.21%-3.24%0.85%10.06%9.65%42.73%
2022-6.49%-0.55%2.81%-8.84%-1.64%-11.19%10.59%-5.27%-8.98%7.43%3.81%-5.10%-23.19%
20216.07%14.92%12.28%6.79%-1.71%0.17%2.79%7.37%-2.77%9.51%-1.32%0.39%67.52%

Benchmark Metrics

VA Combo 1 has an annualized alpha of 6.34%, beta of 0.95, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 14, 2020.

  • This portfolio captured 117.19% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.60% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.34% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.95 and R² of 0.78, 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
6.34%
Beta
0.95
0.78
Upside Capture
117.19%
Downside Capture
93.60%

Expense Ratio

VA Combo 1 has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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 1 ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


VA Combo 1 Risk / Return Rank: 2020
Overall Rank
VA Combo 1 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VA Combo 1 Sortino Ratio Rank: 3232
Sortino Ratio Rank
VA Combo 1 Omega Ratio Rank: 2121
Omega Ratio Rank
VA Combo 1 Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
Calmar Ratio Rank
VA Combo 1 Martin Ratio Rank: 88
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

1.03

0.88

+0.15

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.59

1.37

+0.22

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.20

1.21

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.33

1.39

-1.06

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.93

6.43

-5.50


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
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
631.171.731.241.907.48
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
400.891.341.191.093.69
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
952.693.381.553.7615.42
BTC-USD
Bitcoin
39-0.43-0.360.96-1.14-2.03
ETH-USD
Ethereum
740.190.851.09-0.92-1.58
SOL-USD
Solana
58-0.43-0.190.98-1.03-1.64
GBDC
Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
25-0.31-0.290.96-0.38-0.85
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
912.012.621.374.4616.48
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
601.051.631.231.957.03

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.

VA Combo 1 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.03
  • 5-Year: 0.76
  • All Time: 1.28

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 0.98 to 1.66, 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 VA Combo 1 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

VA Combo 1 provided a 2.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.00%2.04%2.21%2.09%2.10%1.62%1.68%1.73%1.84%1.54%1.71%1.73%
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%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
1.39%1.58%1.61%1.65%1.74%1.28%1.21%0.38%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
2.97%3.05%4.31%3.29%3.17%2.39%1.67%0.36%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%
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%
SOL-USD
Solana
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.
11.81%11.50%12.73%10.00%9.35%7.58%8.44%7.70%8.49%7.47%8.32%7.70%
SOXX
iShares Semiconductor ETF
0.49%0.57%0.67%0.78%1.26%0.64%0.81%1.23%1.37%0.90%1.08%1.29%
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
0.53%0.50%0.61%0.65%0.83%0.40%0.16%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 VA Combo 1. 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 1 was 31.19%, occurring on Oct 2, 2022. Recovery took 437 trading sessions.

The current VA Combo 1 drawdown is 5.92%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-31.19%Nov 9, 2021328Oct 2, 2022437Dec 13, 2023765
-19.53%Dec 9, 2024121Apr 8, 202563Jun 10, 2025184
-9.24%Jul 17, 202420Aug 5, 202450Sep 24, 202470
-8.63%Jan 16, 202674Mar 30, 2026
-8.51%May 9, 202172Jul 19, 202122Aug 10, 202194

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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.24, 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.

BenchmarkVGLTSCHOSOL-USDGBDCBTC-USDETH-USDUSRTSCHDSOXXDGSAVUVQQQMAVDVVEAVOOPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.050.040.320.460.350.370.600.710.790.640.710.920.680.781.000.85
VGLT0.051.000.560.000.01-0.000.010.180.010.020.09-0.020.070.050.080.050.07
SCHO0.040.561.000.00-0.01-0.000.010.180.05-0.020.120.010.040.120.110.040.06
SOL-USD0.320.000.001.000.150.640.680.160.170.230.210.220.250.210.240.250.60
GBDC0.460.01-0.010.151.000.160.160.350.380.290.350.440.340.420.440.410.42
BTC-USD0.35-0.00-0.000.640.161.000.810.180.200.290.250.260.290.250.280.300.69
ETH-USD0.370.010.010.680.160.811.000.180.200.300.280.260.300.260.290.300.69
USRT0.600.180.180.160.350.180.181.000.640.340.420.560.410.510.530.550.51
SCHD0.710.010.050.170.380.200.200.641.000.430.480.760.430.600.620.660.60
SOXX0.790.02-0.020.230.290.290.300.340.431.000.550.510.810.500.600.740.64
DGS0.640.090.120.210.350.250.280.420.480.551.000.540.550.740.770.600.60
AVUV0.71-0.020.010.220.440.260.260.560.760.510.541.000.480.650.660.670.68
QQQM0.920.070.040.250.340.290.300.410.430.810.550.481.000.520.630.880.69
AVDV0.680.050.120.210.420.250.260.510.600.500.740.650.521.000.900.630.65
VEA0.780.080.110.240.440.280.290.530.620.600.770.660.630.901.000.730.70
VOO1.000.050.040.250.410.300.300.550.660.740.600.670.880.630.731.000.76
Portfolio0.850.070.060.600.420.690.690.510.600.640.600.680.690.650.700.761.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 14, 2020