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AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BIL 25.00%IAU 25.00%HSGFX 25.00%FUND 25.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX, 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 AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX returned 3.13% Year-To-Date and 6.81% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX
0.17%-1.69%3.13%3.28%12.94%11.67%7.31%6.81%
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.03%0.29%1.60%1.76%3.85%4.63%3.43%2.20%
FUND
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.
0.52%-0.93%19.89%21.14%45.55%16.40%10.39%13.14%
HSGFX
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
-1.29%4.50%-6.15%-7.07%-14.76%-3.11%-2.88%-2.67%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.08%-9.54%-2.44%-2.22%22.32%29.07%17.23%12.31%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 30, 2007, AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -4.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.68%4.75%-3.16%-0.80%-1.05%-1.06%3.13%
20253.23%0.41%4.92%2.48%-0.18%0.67%-0.28%3.98%2.73%-0.21%2.56%1.73%24.22%
2024-1.03%-0.50%3.73%0.01%0.80%-1.83%3.37%-0.31%1.49%1.82%-0.10%-1.83%5.57%
20233.17%-1.72%0.70%-0.37%-2.91%1.28%2.10%-0.83%-2.08%0.46%1.47%2.09%3.21%
20220.43%3.01%1.50%-0.53%-0.41%-2.65%0.18%-1.69%-2.26%2.20%4.67%0.49%4.77%
20213.82%-1.54%1.76%0.96%3.92%-1.64%-1.08%0.16%-0.64%0.35%-0.17%1.70%7.67%

Benchmark Metrics

AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX has an annualized alpha of 2.81%, beta of 0.17, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 30, 2007.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (20.01%) than losses (12.87%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.17 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.18 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 0.18 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
2.81%
Beta
0.17
0.18
Upside Capture
20.01%
Downside Capture
12.87%

Expense Ratio

AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range. 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

AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% 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.


AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX Risk / Return Rank: 2424
Overall Rank
AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2525
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2323
Sortino Ratio Rank
AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX Omega Ratio Rank: 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2323
Calmar Ratio Rank
AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX Martin Ratio Rank: 1919
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.50

1.86

-0.37

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.00

2.53

-0.53

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.34

-0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.85

2.53

-0.68

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

4.95

11.37

-6.43


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
100
19.63175.1788.41357.442,834.34
FUND
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.
94
2.883.641.484.4120.19
HSGFX
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
0
-1.22-1.820.81-0.79-1.58
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
26
0.891.251.190.992.83

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.

The current AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX Sharpe ratio is 1.50 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.54 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX 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

AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX provided a 3.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.05%3.28%4.07%3.56%2.29%2.30%2.10%2.55%3.69%1.94%1.53%2.04%
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.86%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
FUND
Sprott Focus Trust, Inc.
5.87%6.65%8.27%6.22%6.72%8.79%7.93%6.30%11.92%6.59%5.76%7.59%
HSGFX
Hussman Strategic Growth Fund
2.48%2.33%3.00%3.10%1.08%0.42%0.16%1.84%1.19%0.50%0.28%0.56%
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%

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 AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX. 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 AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX was 26.79%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 344 trading sessions.

The current AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX drawdown is 6.47%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-26.79%Nov 2008
5mo 17d1y 4mo
1y 10moJun 2008 - Apr 2010
2016 correction2016
-19.21%Jan 2016
4y 4mo4y 4mo
8y 9moSep 2011 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-9.55%Sep 2022
5mo 9d3mo 11d
8mo 20dApr 2022 - Jan 2023
2026 pullback2026
-7.26%Jun 2026
3mo 9d
3mo 13dMar 2026 - now
2023 pullback2023
-5.75%Oct 2023
8mo 5d5mo 4d
1y 1moFeb 2023 - Mar 2024

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. 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
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.63

1.73

1.77

1.76

1.66

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.66, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX correlation to the S&P 500 Index

AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX has a 0.27 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.27

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.19

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.22

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.22

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 30, 2007

0.31


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. FUND has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.69, while HSGFX has the lowest at -0.61.

HSGFX
-0.61
BIL
-0.02
IAU
0.06
FUND
0.69

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. AVUV,AVDV,HSGFX. IAU has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.71, while BIL has the lowest at -0.01.

BIL
-0.01
HSGFX
0.06
FUND
0.65
IAU
0.71

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BILIAUHSGFXFUND
BIL1.000.010.02-0.04
IAU0.011.000.010.14
HSGFX0.020.011.00-0.38
FUND-0.040.14-0.381.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 30, 2007
Diversification Analysis

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