Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 33.33% |
MCHI iShares MSCI China ETF | China Equities | 33.33% |
INDA iShares MSCI India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 33.33% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 3 Giants, 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 3 Giants returned -3.52% Year-To-Date and 9.86% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 3 Giants | 0.85% | -2.12% | -3.52% | -3.22% | 5.76% | 11.96% | 4.26% | 9.86% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
INDA iShares MSCI India ETF | 1.13% | 0.73% | -10.58% | -9.05% | -11.81% | 4.51% | 2.79% | 7.09% |
MCHI iShares MSCI China ETF | 0.90% | -8.30% | -8.72% | -9.79% | 0.46% | 8.42% | -5.82% | 4.76% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.55% | -0.07% | 9.08% | 9.44% | 24.36% | 20.95% | 13.43% | 15.50% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 3, 2012, 3 Giants's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, 3 Giants closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.33% | -1.78% | -6.74% | 6.18% | -0.12% | -1.02% | -3.52% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.95% | 1.40% | 0.85% | -0.59% | 3.29% | 4.31% | 0.36% | 2.65% | 3.88% | 0.86% | -0.15% | -1.11% | 17.86% |
| 2024 | -2.19% | 4.74% | 2.03% | 0.96% | 3.63% | 1.68% | 0.85% | 1.22% | 8.25% | -3.50% | 0.69% | -1.57% | 17.53% |
| 2023 | 5.75% | -6.26% | 3.21% | 0.61% | -2.27% | 5.14% | 5.68% | -4.55% | -2.60% | -2.60% | 5.90% | 2.94% | 10.32% |
| 2022 | -1.81% | -4.68% | -1.42% | -5.15% | -0.81% | -1.64% | 2.18% | -1.18% | -9.32% | -1.60% | 12.79% | -2.95% | -15.80% |
| 2021 | 1.45% | 2.28% | 0.27% | 0.96% | 2.73% | 1.07% | -3.34% | 3.90% | -2.76% | 3.28% | -3.08% | 1.45% | 8.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
3 Giants has an annualized alpha of -2.12%, beta of 0.88, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 03, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 86.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.29% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -2.12% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.88 and R2 of 0.68, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -2.12%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 72.29%
- Downside Capture
- 86.22%
Expense Ratio
3 Giants has an expense ratio of 0.44%, 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
3 Giants ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 3 Giants 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 | 0.33 | 1.86 | -1.53 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.57 | 2.53 | -1.97 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.34 | -0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.32 | 2.53 | -2.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.01 | 11.37 | -10.36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INDA iShares MSCI India ETF | 3 | -0.80 | -1.10 | 0.88 | -0.63 | -1.46 |
MCHI iShares MSCI China ETF | 10 | 0.02 | 0.18 | 1.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 70 | 1.99 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.75 | 12.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
3 Giants provided a 1.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.12% | 1.08% | 1.44% | 1.43% | 1.16% | 2.91% | 0.95% | 1.44% | 1.53% | 1.48% | 1.53% | 2.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
INDA iShares MSCI India ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.76% | 0.16% | 0.00% | 6.44% | 0.27% | 0.99% | 0.94% | 1.09% | 0.90% | 1.19% |
MCHI iShares MSCI China ETF | 2.32% | 2.12% | 2.31% | 2.66% | 1.78% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.45% | 1.60% | 1.56% | 1.66% | 2.76% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 Giants. 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 Giants was 32.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current 3 Giants drawdown is 6.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.51%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 4mo 14d | 6mo 16dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -27.73%Feb 2016 | 10mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 9dApr 2015 - Apr 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -26.85%Oct 2022 | 11mo 3d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - May 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.18%Oct 2018 | 9mo 3d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.32%Apr 2025 | 6mo 2d | 2mo 2d | 8mo 4dOct 2024 - Jun 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 3.00, 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 | 1.23 | 1.30 | 1.27 | 1.21 | 1.20 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.20, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
3 Giants correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.76 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 3, 2012 | 0.77 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while INDA has the lowest at 0.54.
Asset Correlations Table
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