Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 8% |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 12% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Nov 29, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VTIAX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Now returned 6.87% Year-To-Date and 10.06% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Now | -0.44% | -3.42% | 6.87% | 14.07% | 43.10% | 19.69% | 9.23% | 10.06% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.65% | -2.29% | 3.43% | 7.20% | 28.80% | 15.89% | 7.55% | 8.98% |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -2.65% | -7.16% | 26.38% | 50.40% | 129.96% | 29.44% | 8.51% | 11.12% |
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | -1.33% | -6.84% | 12.73% | 33.53% | 86.05% | 44.41% | 23.70% | 15.94% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, Now's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.8 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% | 1.39% | 6.87% | ||||||||
| 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 -2.37%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 100.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.29% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -2.37% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.37%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 79.29%
- Downside Capture
- 100.18%
Expense Ratio
Now has an expense ratio of 0.21%, 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 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.38 | 0.88 | +1.49 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.99 | 1.37 | +1.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.21 | +0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.18 | 1.39 | +1.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.90 | 6.43 | +6.47 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 86 | 1.86 | 2.44 | 1.37 | 2.62 | 10.15 |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 97 | 3.59 | 3.80 | 1.54 | 5.59 | 21.99 |
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 95 | 2.94 | 3.30 | 1.48 | 4.18 | 16.86 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Now provided a 2.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.63% | 2.90% | 3.43% | 3.21% | 3.03% | 2.95% | 1.92% | 2.90% | 2.81% | 2.80% | 2.56% | 2.71% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.90% | 3.15% | 3.33% | 3.22% | 3.04% | 3.05% | 2.10% | 3.04% | 3.16% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.84% |
EWY iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 1.66% | 2.10% | 2.55% | 2.52% | 1.23% | 2.16% | 0.73% | 2.10% | 1.34% | 2.90% | 1.21% | 2.42% |
EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 1.45% | 1.63% | 5.78% | 4.17% | 5.56% | 3.13% | 1.91% | 2.67% | 1.53% | 3.30% | 0.85% | 1.90% |
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 9.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.67% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 172 | Nov 24, 2020 | 713 |
| -30.82% | Jun 7, 2021 | 344 | Oct 14, 2022 | 396 | May 14, 2024 | 740 |
| -26.87% | Jul 7, 2014 | 389 | Jan 20, 2016 | 323 | May 2, 2017 | 712 |
| -26.61% | May 3, 2011 | 107 | Oct 3, 2011 | 400 | May 8, 2013 | 507 |
| -14.13% | Sep 27, 2024 | 132 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 149 |
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. 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 | EPU | EWY | VTIAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.81 | 0.79 |
| EPU | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.62 | 0.68 |
| EWY | 0.63 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.83 |
| VTIAX | 0.81 | 0.62 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.79 | 0.68 | 0.83 | 0.99 | 1.00 |