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International
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in International, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.30%0.09%8.18%8.17%23.42%19.88%11.91%13.45%
Portfolio
International
0.34%-3.31%12.87%15.89%33.23%23.47%11.63%
EFAS
Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF
-1.64%-1.74%12.67%17.33%27.94%24.20%11.91%
FDT
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund
1.18%-3.96%20.41%22.67%47.32%27.66%11.81%10.61%
FDTS
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
1.24%-8.33%14.34%16.46%40.77%23.77%10.11%9.93%
FLEU
Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF
0.64%0.13%5.56%8.38%16.68%16.55%11.54%
IDV
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
0.23%-2.36%10.84%14.01%33.84%24.24%11.70%10.33%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 7, 2017, International's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.

Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, International closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.07%7.85%-7.06%6.74%1.52%-2.93%12.87%
20254.00%3.34%3.57%4.95%6.02%5.27%0.26%4.65%2.50%0.56%2.28%3.31%48.99%
2024-1.23%1.93%3.96%-2.42%5.45%-3.59%3.52%2.56%1.63%-4.49%-0.62%-2.35%3.83%
20237.99%-2.30%0.19%1.47%-5.07%4.13%4.40%-3.62%-3.20%-3.13%7.88%5.28%13.62%
2022-2.29%-2.23%2.66%-5.98%4.27%-11.17%3.76%-5.09%-10.00%5.51%10.99%-0.22%-11.56%
20210.47%2.54%4.47%2.87%3.78%-1.57%0.57%0.68%-3.30%2.58%-4.17%4.94%14.22%

Benchmark Metrics

International has an annualized alpha of 0.45%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.61 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 07, 2017.

  • This portfolio participated in 86.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.69% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.70 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
0.45%
Beta
0.70
0.61
Upside Capture
74.69%
Downside Capture
86.69%

Expense Ratio

International has an expense ratio of 0.55%, 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

International ranks 54 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.


International Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
International Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
International Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
International Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
International Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
International Martin Ratio Rank: 4949
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for International and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.37

1.94

+0.43

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.14

2.63

+0.52

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.43

1.35

+0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.25

2.59

+0.67

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

12.41

11.84

+0.57


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
EFAS
Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF
862.613.651.455.2913.95
FDT
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund
802.493.181.453.5513.67
FDTS
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
742.323.011.403.2511.52
FLEU
Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF
300.971.471.181.254.53
IDV
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
842.633.421.473.9915.00

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

International Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.37
  • 5-Year: 0.72
  • All Time: 0.54

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.63 to 2.52, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of International compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

International provided a 3.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.39%3.64%4.84%4.67%8.41%4.16%3.24%4.41%5.77%2.88%1.69%1.73%
EFAS
Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF
4.74%4.83%6.76%6.33%7.28%5.19%4.34%5.75%6.63%6.15%0.21%0.00%
FDT
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund
2.96%3.27%3.89%4.36%2.29%3.80%2.42%2.78%2.13%1.57%1.76%1.83%
FDTS
First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
2.63%2.94%3.94%2.90%3.71%3.01%2.02%2.30%1.96%2.08%1.78%1.73%
FLEU
Franklin FTSE Eurozone ETF
2.10%2.22%3.18%3.25%21.45%3.03%1.94%6.06%12.17%0.07%0.00%0.00%
IDV
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
4.51%4.94%6.46%6.51%7.33%5.78%5.47%5.15%5.93%4.52%4.69%5.08%

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 International. 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 International was 40.58%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 200 trading sessions.

The current International drawdown is 4.31%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-40.58%Mar 2020
2y 1mo9mo 19d
2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021
Bear market2022
-26.34%Oct 2022
9mo 2d1y 4mo
2y 1moJan 2022 - Mar 2024
2025 selloff2025
-13.28%Apr 2025
19d17d
1mo 6dMar 2025 - Apr 2025
2026 correction2026
-10.26%Mar 2026
22d1mo 17d
2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026
2024 pullback2024
-9.22%Dec 2024
2mo 22d2mo 17d
5mo 9dSep 2024 - Mar 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 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.10

1.10

1.18

1.19

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.19, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

International correlation to the S&P 500 Index

International has a 0.73 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.73

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.65

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.69

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 7, 2017

0.71


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. FDT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.74, while FDTS has the lowest at 0.51.

FDTS
0.51
EFAS
0.56
FLEU
0.65
IDV
0.67
FDT
0.74

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. International. IDV has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.90, while FDTS has the lowest at 0.77.

FDTS
0.77
FLEU
0.80
EFAS
0.84
FDT
0.90
IDV
0.90

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

FDTSFLEUEFASIDVFDT
FDTS1.000.490.500.570.66
FLEU0.491.000.630.710.70
EFAS0.500.631.000.840.72
IDV0.570.710.841.000.84
FDT0.660.700.720.841.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 7, 2017
Diversification Analysis

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