Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas | 1.23% | -3.39% | 15.28% | 16.93% | 34.64% | 19.36% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 2.19% | -2.54% | 21.13% | 23.05% | 43.87% | 23.10% | 9.03% | — |
DFAE Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | 1.86% | -3.41% | 19.47% | 21.35% | 41.41% | 20.86% | 8.03% | — |
DFCEX DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Fund | -5.11% | -3.17% | 16.96% | 18.95% | 36.83% | 20.13% | 7.90% | 10.10% |
DFEM Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 1.76% | -3.62% | 19.14% | 21.20% | 39.95% | 20.52% | — | — |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 1.70% | -3.66% | 18.97% | 20.80% | 40.80% | 20.51% | 6.57% | 9.88% |
SCHE Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.77% | -3.78% | 8.15% | 8.93% | 23.97% | 16.38% | 4.48% | 8.59% |
SPEM SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.69% | -3.31% | 8.69% | 10.06% | 24.84% | 16.86% | 5.19% | 9.23% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.52% | -3.65% | 8.50% | 9.73% | 24.29% | 16.22% | 4.65% | 8.60% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 27, 2022, Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -10.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -5.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.75% | 4.94% | -8.26% | 11.16% | 4.67% | -3.59% | 15.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.81% | 0.33% | 1.21% | 0.34% | 4.73% | 6.54% | 0.85% | 3.01% | 5.53% | 2.64% | -1.27% | 1.59% | 29.34% |
| 2024 | -3.65% | 3.77% | 2.25% | 0.71% | 2.28% | 2.37% | 0.79% | 0.91% | 5.87% | -3.25% | -1.98% | -1.37% | 8.60% |
| 2023 | 8.50% | -6.33% | 2.85% | -0.28% | -2.14% | 4.70% | 5.89% | -5.62% | -2.34% | -3.45% | 7.50% | 3.76% | 12.26% |
| 2022 | 2.15% | 0.53% | -5.56% | -0.35% | -0.73% | -10.70% | -1.93% | 14.97% | -2.62% | -5.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas has an annualized alpha of 3.81%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 27, 2022.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (75.61%) than losses (71.79%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.81%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 75.61%
- Downside Capture
- 71.79%
Expense Ratio
Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas has an expense ratio of 0.24%, 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
Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.93 | 1.94 | -0.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.54 | 2.63 | -0.09 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.35 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.86 | 2.59 | +0.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.79 | 11.84 | -1.06 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 73 | 2.14 | 2.73 | 1.40 | 3.36 | 13.04 |
DFAE Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | 70 | 2.06 | 2.65 | 1.39 | 3.25 | 12.32 |
DFCEX DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Fund | 67 | 2.36 | 3.03 | 1.45 | 3.14 | 12.31 |
DFEM Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 71 | 2.05 | 2.63 | 1.39 | 3.31 | 12.67 |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 67 | 1.99 | 2.58 | 1.38 | 3.10 | 11.68 |
SCHE Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 47 | 1.44 | 2.01 | 1.27 | 2.13 | 7.61 |
SPEM SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 49 | 1.52 | 2.10 | 1.29 | 2.20 | 7.95 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 49 | 1.49 | 2.08 | 1.28 | 2.18 | 7.79 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.28% | 2.62% | 2.94% | 3.03% | 3.01% | 2.22% | 1.33% | 1.84% | 1.55% | 1.20% | 1.27% | 1.56% |
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AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 2.09% | 2.45% | 3.17% | 3.06% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 1.60% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFAE Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | 1.84% | 2.20% | 2.35% | 2.43% | 2.85% | 1.63% | 0.01% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFCEX DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Fund | 2.51% | 2.90% | 3.43% | 3.53% | 3.78% | 2.59% | 1.70% | 2.42% | 2.33% | 1.92% | 1.99% | 2.28% |
DFEM Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 1.91% | 2.32% | 2.50% | 2.38% | 1.99% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 2.31% | 2.75% | 3.20% | 2.89% | 2.71% | 3.06% | 1.87% | 3.15% | 2.76% | 2.35% | 2.28% | 2.53% |
SCHE Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 2.66% | 2.88% | 3.03% | 3.83% | 2.88% | 2.86% | 2.09% | 3.27% | 2.64% | 2.31% | 2.27% | 2.50% |
SPEM SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 2.55% | 2.77% | 2.78% | 2.80% | 3.38% | 3.14% | 1.92% | 2.94% | 2.34% | 1.12% | 1.51% | 2.40% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.49% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
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 Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas. 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 Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas was 19.50%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 64 trading sessions.
The current Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas drawdown is 5.94%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.50%Oct 2022 | 5mo 22d | 3mo 4d | 8mo 26dMay 2022 - Jan 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.54%Apr 2025 | 6mo 2d | 1mo 28d | 8moOct 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.17%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.36%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 3mo 29d | 6mo 25dAug 2023 - Feb 2024 |
2023 correction2023 | -10.51%Mar 2023 | 1mo 17d | 4mo 12d | 5mo 29dJan 2023 - Jul 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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.91, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1.01 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.01, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Best Emerging Market ETFs ideas correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.66 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 27, 2022 | 0.67 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. AVEM has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.68, while DFCEX has the lowest at 0.64.
Asset Correlations Table
| DFCEX | SCHE | DFEM | VWO | SPEM | AVEM | DFAE | IEMG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFCEX | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| SCHE | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.98 |
| DFEM | 0.92 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| VWO | 0.91 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| SPEM | 0.91 | 0.99 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| AVEM | 0.93 | 0.96 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.99 |
| DFAE | 0.92 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| IEMG | 0.92 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 1.00 |
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