Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 45% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 10% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 45% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Simple, 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 week.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 26, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of AVUV
Returns By Period
| 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 Simple | 0.40% | -1.79% | 2.82% | 5.02% | 20.90% | 16.08% | 9.92% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.26% | -3.13% | -1.24% | 17.86% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.68% | -0.56% | 9.54% | 12.30% | 27.33% | 16.21% | 10.57% | — |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.98% | 0.31% | 0.85% | 4.27% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2019, Simple's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Simple closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.93% | 1.46% | -3.29% | 0.83% | 2.82% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.27% | -3.14% | -5.22% | -2.61% | 5.76% | 4.22% | 1.67% | 4.78% | 1.70% | 0.27% | 1.73% | 0.52% | 11.95% |
| 2024 | -0.82% | 3.22% | 4.06% | -4.74% | 4.69% | 0.05% | 6.04% | -0.61% | 1.30% | -1.13% | 8.21% | -5.19% | 15.13% |
| 2023 | 7.91% | -1.91% | -2.17% | -0.14% | -1.55% | 7.98% | 5.46% | -2.56% | -4.00% | -3.59% | 8.54% | 8.24% | 22.86% |
| 2022 | -4.31% | -0.34% | 1.94% | -7.16% | 2.01% | -9.49% | 9.31% | -2.93% | -9.18% | 10.47% | 5.11% | -5.86% | -12.21% |
| 2021 | 2.13% | 7.12% | 4.74% | 3.42% | 2.39% | 0.46% | -0.64% | 2.61% | -1.99% | 4.83% | -1.53% | 3.55% | 30.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Simple has an annualized alpha of 1.34%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2019.
- With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.85, 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
- 1.34%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 101.94%
- Downside Capture
- 99.46%
Expense Ratio
Simple has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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
Simple ranks 43 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.14 | 0.88 | +0.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.70 | 1.37 | +0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.75 | 1.39 | +0.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.05 | 6.43 | +1.61 |
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 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 63 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 1.90 | 7.48 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 48 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Simple provided a 1.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.54% | 1.60% | 1.66% | 1.70% | 1.79% | 1.33% | 1.42% | 1.24% | 1.20% | 1.02% | 1.12% | 1.15% |
| 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% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.39% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
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 Simple. 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 Simple was 38.22%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.
The current Simple drawdown is 3.72%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.22% | Jan 17, 2020 | 45 | Mar 23, 2020 | 141 | Oct 12, 2020 | 186 |
| -21.35% | Nov 9, 2021 | 225 | Sep 30, 2022 | 300 | Dec 11, 2023 | 525 |
| -21.29% | Dec 3, 2024 | 86 | Apr 8, 2025 | 87 | Aug 13, 2025 | 173 |
| -7.91% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 30 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -6.61% | Feb 10, 2026 | 34 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 2.41, 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 | BND | AVUV | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.72 | 0.99 | 0.87 |
| BND | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| AVUV | 0.72 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.96 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.12 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.08 | 0.96 | 0.91 | 1.00 |