Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 25% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 25% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 25% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 25% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 3ETFXUS, 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 year.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the 3ETFXUS returned 16.48% Year-To-Date and 11.98% 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 3ETFXUS | 0.45% | -0.62% | 16.48% | 17.48% | 35.45% | 22.12% | 14.79% | 11.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.56% | 0.74% | 24.07% | 26.94% | 47.57% | 21.60% | 6.56% | 9.91% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.06% | -9.52% | -2.47% | -2.25% | 22.21% | 28.89% | 17.08% | 12.15% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.34% | 1.40% | 14.73% | 16.65% | 31.41% | 19.03% | 9.51% | 10.72% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.75% | -0.90% | 29.56% | 28.37% | 34.84% | 16.18% | 20.12% | 9.91% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 26, 2007, 3ETFXUS's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.4 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 3ETFXUS closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.11% | 7.61% | -4.42% | 3.41% | 0.85% | -1.38% | 16.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.92% | 2.27% | 3.57% | -1.02% | 2.52% | 3.74% | 0.26% | 3.97% | 5.54% | 2.07% | 1.90% | 1.92% | 35.14% |
| 2024 | -1.89% | 2.65% | 6.40% | -0.39% | 1.91% | -0.18% | 2.90% | 0.97% | 2.27% | -0.62% | 0.39% | -4.04% | 10.45% |
| 2023 | 6.66% | -5.83% | 3.48% | 1.34% | -4.27% | 3.19% | 4.71% | -2.64% | -2.34% | -1.33% | 4.54% | 2.67% | 9.70% |
| 2022 | 3.31% | 1.85% | 2.53% | -3.84% | 4.95% | -9.50% | 3.59% | -1.24% | -8.47% | 9.44% | 7.50% | -1.67% | 6.74% |
| 2021 | 0.74% | 5.04% | 1.12% | 1.99% | 4.63% | -0.29% | -3.51% | 0.07% | 0.17% | 4.66% | -3.84% | 3.04% | 14.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
3ETFXUS has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 26, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 76.29% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.04% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.91%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 72.04%
- Downside Capture
- 76.29%
Expense Ratio
3ETFXUS has an expense ratio of 0.31%, 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
3ETFXUS ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 3ETFXUS 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 | 2.50 | 1.86 | +0.63 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.14 | 2.53 | +0.61 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.34 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.71 | 2.53 | +2.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.83 | 11.37 | +5.46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 73 | 2.10 | 2.73 | 1.40 | 3.36 | 12.38 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 26 | 0.87 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 0.98 | 2.81 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 60 | 1.81 | 2.50 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.92 |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 58 | 1.82 | 2.40 | 1.30 | 3.10 | 8.63 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
3ETFXUS provided a 1.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.75% | 2.18% | 2.29% | 2.33% | 2.27% | 2.34% | 2.28% | 3.13% | 2.28% | 1.92% | 1.80% | 2.20% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 1.79% | 2.22% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.24% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 2.49% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.62% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
XLE State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2.59% | 3.28% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.68% | 4.21% | 5.62% | 6.72% | 3.54% | 3.03% | 2.26% | 3.39% |
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 3ETFXUS. 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 3ETFXUS was 47.37%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 492 trading sessions.
The current 3ETFXUS drawdown is 2.90%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -47.37%Nov 2008 | 6mo 3d | 1y 11mo | 2y 5moMay 2008 - Nov 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.28%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 3d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -29.93%Jan 2016 | 1y 6mo | 1y 10mo | 3y 4moJul 2014 - Nov 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -20.03%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 4mo | 1y 9moMay 2011 - Feb 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -18.71%Sep 2022 | 3mo 20d | 3mo 18d | 7mo 8dJun 2022 - Jan 2023 |
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 | 1.49 | 1.40 | 1.38 | 1.32 | 1.26 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.26, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
3ETFXUS correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.55 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.55 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.59 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.66 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 26, 2007 | 0.74 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VEA has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.83, while GLD has the lowest at 0.06.
Asset Correlations Table
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