Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DFCF Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 30% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 50% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30, 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 Nov 16, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of DFCF
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 | 0.02% | -2.96% | -0.90% | 0.84% | 19.30% | 13.50% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.97% | -3.13% | -1.30% | 24.10% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -3.46% | 2.81% | 5.79% | 30.65% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
DFCF Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | 0.26% | -1.05% | 0.20% | 0.96% | 4.54% | 4.33% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 17, 2021, 3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.99% | 1.29% | -4.69% | 0.65% | -0.90% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.40% | 0.02% | -2.81% | 0.23% | 4.04% | 3.93% | 0.95% | 2.39% | 2.75% | 1.58% | 0.43% | 0.42% | 17.38% |
| 2024 | 0.33% | 2.75% | 2.56% | -3.30% | 3.70% | 1.59% | 2.15% | 1.95% | 1.94% | -1.99% | 3.76% | -2.62% | 13.24% |
| 2023 | 6.17% | -2.84% | 2.69% | 1.08% | -0.79% | 4.18% | 2.70% | -1.99% | -3.72% | -2.30% | 7.70% | 4.67% | 18.12% |
| 2022 | -4.34% | -2.24% | 0.50% | -7.17% | 0.54% | -6.34% | 6.28% | -3.86% | -8.02% | 4.48% | 6.43% | -3.46% | -17.11% |
| 2021 | -2.81% | 2.48% | -0.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 has an annualized alpha of 0.14%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 17, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 80.93% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.16% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.69 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
- 0.14%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 72.16%
- Downside Capture
- 80.93%
Expense Ratio
3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 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
3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.24 | 0.88 | +0.36 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 1.37 | +0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.84 | 1.39 | +0.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.35 | 6.43 | +1.91 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 52 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
DFCF Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | 51 | 1.08 | 1.49 | 1.19 | 1.74 | 5.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 provided a 2.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.52% | 2.54% | 2.69% | 2.72% | 2.43% | 1.27% | 1.14% | 1.50% | 1.66% | 1.40% | 1.55% | 1.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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% |
DFCF Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | 4.48% | 4.48% | 4.61% | 4.51% | 3.27% | 0.16% | 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 3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30. 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 3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 was 23.58%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 339 trading sessions.
The current 3 Fund, VTI 50, VXUS 20, DFCF 30 drawdown is 4.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -23.58% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 339 | Feb 22, 2024 | 568 |
| -12.16% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 28 | May 19, 2025 | 63 |
| -7.18% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.31% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 12 | Aug 21, 2024 | 26 |
| -4.35% | Dec 9, 2024 | 23 | Jan 13, 2025 | 22 | Feb 13, 2025 | 45 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.63, 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 | DFCF | VXUS | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.22 | 0.77 | 0.99 | 0.96 |
| DFCF | 0.22 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.23 | 0.38 |
| VXUS | 0.77 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.88 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.23 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.38 | 0.88 | 0.97 | 1.00 |