Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | Commodities | 15% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds | 15% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 20% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 20% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 30% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio, 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 Mar 8, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of VEU
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio returned 7.03% Year-To-Date and 9.24% 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 Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio | 0.91% | 1.26% | 7.03% | 8.39% | 19.52% | 13.77% | 8.80% | 9.24% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 0.23% | -1.48% | 0.01% | 0.50% | 3.83% | 2.14% | -0.73% | 0.79% |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 4.83% | 22.44% | 45.06% | 47.42% | 45.94% | 17.42% | 18.79% | 9.67% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | -0.67% | -2.48% | 2.90% | 6.78% | 27.80% | 15.65% | 7.59% | 9.14% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 9, 2007, Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.67% | 2.64% | -0.72% | 1.32% | 7.03% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | 0.78% | -1.71% | -1.35% | 3.16% | 3.33% | 0.95% | 2.44% | 1.95% | 0.80% | 0.82% | -0.18% | 14.22% |
| 2024 | -0.33% | 2.44% | 2.85% | -3.72% | 3.13% | 1.50% | 2.68% | 2.15% | 1.99% | -2.10% | 2.85% | -3.01% | 10.58% |
| 2023 | 6.40% | -3.91% | 1.39% | 0.73% | -2.48% | 4.53% | 3.79% | -2.15% | -3.32% | -3.03% | 6.93% | 4.78% | 13.53% |
| 2022 | -2.55% | -0.52% | 3.14% | -4.83% | 0.33% | -6.72% | 5.55% | -4.25% | -9.13% | 4.51% | 5.76% | -3.69% | -12.94% |
| 2021 | 0.53% | 3.30% | 1.81% | 4.96% | 1.35% | 1.96% | 1.62% | 1.17% | -2.55% | 4.78% | -3.18% | 4.81% | 22.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio has an annualized alpha of -0.09%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 09, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 84.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.03% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.09%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 76.03%
- Downside Capture
- 84.04%
Expense Ratio
Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 | 1.61 | 0.88 | +0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 1.37 | +0.91 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.21 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.96 | 1.39 | +0.57 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.76 | 6.43 | +5.32 |
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 | 54 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 32 | 0.72 | 1.06 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 2.87 |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 90 | 2.13 | 2.88 | 1.39 | 3.94 | 10.99 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 79 | 1.62 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.46 | 9.28 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.28% | 2.30% | 2.34% | 2.32% | 2.20% | 1.62% | 1.77% | 2.14% | 2.55% | 2.16% | 2.40% | 2.25% |
| 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% |
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.84% | 3.77% | 3.62% | 2.91% | 1.96% | 0.83% | 1.08% | 2.08% | 2.24% | 1.82% | 1.81% | 1.90% |
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.90% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
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 Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio. 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 Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio was 50.75%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 535 trading sessions.
The current Mebane Faber Ivy Portfolio drawdown is 0.77%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.75% | May 20, 2008 | 202 | Mar 9, 2009 | 535 | Apr 20, 2011 | 737 |
| -29.73% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 167 | Nov 17, 2020 | 189 |
| -19.92% | Mar 30, 2022 | 138 | Oct 14, 2022 | 345 | Mar 1, 2024 | 483 |
| -17.62% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 99 | Feb 24, 2012 | 207 |
| -17.21% | May 18, 2015 | 187 | Feb 11, 2016 | 227 | Jan 5, 2017 | 414 |
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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.65, 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 | IEF | GSG | VNQ | VEU | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.28 | 0.32 | 0.66 | 0.83 | 0.99 | 0.89 |
| IEF | -0.28 | 1.00 | -0.20 | -0.07 | -0.23 | -0.28 | -0.17 |
| GSG | 0.32 | -0.20 | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.39 | 0.32 | 0.52 |
| VNQ | 0.66 | -0.07 | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.67 | 0.79 |
| VEU | 0.83 | -0.23 | 0.39 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| VTI | 0.99 | -0.28 | 0.32 | 0.67 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.89 | -0.17 | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 1.00 |