Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80% |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 12% |
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 8% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Now, 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 Now returned 23.10% Year-To-Date and 11.64% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Now | 0.03% | 4.13% | 23.10% | 26.41% | 49.56% | 24.03% | 11.39% | 11.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 2.12% | 9.44% | 21.02% | 26.87% | 85.51% | 46.38% | 28.15% | 15.16% |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -0.75% | 10.39% | 103.10% | 117.85% | 203.95% | 46.46% | 18.80% | 16.84% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.14% | 2.33% | 12.84% | 14.70% | 29.19% | 18.43% | 8.12% | 9.95% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 29, 2010, Now's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Now closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.26% | 8.08% | -10.73% | 10.11% | 7.60% | -1.43% | 23.10% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.53% | 1.75% | 0.64% | 3.03% | 5.09% | 5.83% | -0.55% | 4.07% | 5.40% | 3.90% | -0.45% | 4.39% | 43.07% |
| 2024 | -2.58% | 3.73% | 3.90% | -2.18% | 3.69% | -0.55% | 2.48% | 1.70% | 2.27% | -4.48% | -0.85% | -3.45% | 3.22% |
| 2023 | 8.91% | -4.79% | 3.04% | 1.44% | -2.74% | 4.15% | 4.71% | -4.88% | -3.80% | -4.00% | 9.01% | 5.87% | 16.54% |
| 2022 | -2.22% | -1.82% | 0.13% | -6.95% | 1.20% | -9.57% | 3.53% | -3.91% | -10.52% | 4.42% | 13.81% | -2.62% | -15.68% |
| 2021 | 0.10% | 2.46% | 0.92% | 1.81% | 3.01% | -1.05% | -2.21% | 1.13% | -3.70% | 3.04% | -4.47% | 4.32% | 5.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Now has an annualized alpha of -2.13%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 29, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 99.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.34% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -2.13% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.13%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 80.34%
- Downside Capture
- 99.90%
Expense Ratio
Now has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
Now ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Now 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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.45 | 1.86 | +0.59 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.13 | 2.53 | +0.60 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.34 | +0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.50 | 2.53 | +0.96 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.65 | 11.37 | +2.28 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 81 | 2.73 | 3.14 | 1.43 | 4.07 | 11.73 |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 95 | 4.29 | 4.08 | 1.59 | 8.65 | 30.24 |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 55 | 1.88 | 2.57 | 1.35 | 2.51 | 9.72 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Now provided a 2.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.36% | 2.90% | 3.43% | 3.21% | 3.03% | 2.95% | 1.92% | 2.90% | 2.81% | 2.80% | 2.56% | 2.71% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 1.35% | 1.63% | 5.78% | 4.17% | 5.56% | 3.13% | 1.91% | 2.67% | 1.53% | 3.30% | 0.85% | 1.90% |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 1.03% | 2.10% | 2.55% | 2.52% | 1.23% | 2.16% | 0.73% | 2.10% | 1.34% | 2.90% | 1.21% | 2.42% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.66% | 3.15% | 3.33% | 3.22% | 3.04% | 3.05% | 2.10% | 3.04% | 3.16% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.84% |
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 Now. 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 Now was 38.67%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 172 trading sessions.
The current Now drawdown is 2.97%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -38.67%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 6d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -30.82%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 7mo | 2y 11moJun 2021 - May 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -26.87%Jan 2016 | 1y 6mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.61%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6dMay 2011 - May 2013 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.13%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 24d | 7mo 7dSep 2024 - May 2025 |
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 1.51, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.07 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.07, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Now correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 29, 2010 | 0.79 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTIAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.81, while EPU has the lowest at 0.48.
Asset Correlations Table
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