Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
EFAA Invesco MSCI EAFE Income Advantage ETF | Derivative Income | 50% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in EFAA, 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 Jul 17, 2024, corresponding to the inception date of EFAA
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -2.33% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio EFAA | -0.22% | 0.42% | 3.22% | 8.45% | 35.34% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
EFAA Invesco MSCI EAFE Income Advantage ETF | -0.34% | -0.27% | 0.18% | 3.82% | 26.49% | — | — | — |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | -0.11% | 1.09% | 6.26% | 13.18% | 44.65% | 20.17% | 12.59% | 10.36% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 18, 2024, EFAA's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Aug 2025 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, EFAA closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.53% | 4.56% | -6.15% | 0.62% | 3.22% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.51% | 2.65% | 1.60% | 2.63% | 3.98% | 2.28% | -0.77% | 4.62% | 1.76% | 0.76% | 2.01% | 3.03% | 31.82% |
| 2024 | -0.52% | 2.38% | 1.54% | -3.68% | -0.08% | -2.25% | -2.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
EFAA has an annualized alpha of 11.55%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 18, 2024.
- This portfolio captured 72.39% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -8.21%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.55% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 11.55%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 72.39%
- Downside Capture
- -8.21%
Expense Ratio
EFAA has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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
EFAA ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.74 | 0.88 | +0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.36 | 1.37 | +0.99 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.21 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.44 | 1.39 | +1.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.76 | 6.43 | +3.33 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EFAA Invesco MSCI EAFE Income Advantage ETF | 64 | 1.28 | 1.79 | 1.27 | 1.80 | 7.08 |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 89 | 2.11 | 2.79 | 1.44 | 3.04 | 12.35 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
EFAA provided a 5.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 5.96% | 5.81% | 4.06% | 2.29% | 2.35% | 2.15% | 1.61% | 2.10% | 2.15% | 1.60% | 1.20% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||||
EFAA Invesco MSCI EAFE Income Advantage ETF | 8.32% | 7.94% | 3.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 3.61% | 3.68% | 4.84% | 4.58% | 4.70% | 4.30% | 3.22% | 4.20% | 4.29% | 3.21% | 2.39% |
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 EFAA. 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 EFAA was 12.41%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 13 trading sessions.
The current EFAA drawdown is 6.12%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.41% | Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | Apr 8, 2025 | 13 | Apr 28, 2025 | 27 |
| -10.14% | Feb 26, 2026 | 17 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.52% | Sep 27, 2024 | 73 | Jan 13, 2025 | 35 | Mar 5, 2025 | 108 |
| -6.03% | Jul 18, 2024 | 13 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 23 |
| -4.29% | Nov 13, 2025 | 6 | Nov 20, 2025 | 9 | Dec 4, 2025 | 15 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VYMI | EFAA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.65 |
| VYMI | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.98 |
| EFAA | 0.67 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.65 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.00 |