Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in afs, 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 Feb 24, 2012, corresponding to the inception date of GOVT
Returns By Period
As of Apr 10, 2026, the afs returned 8.33% Year-To-Date and 9.61% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.62% | 0.64% | -0.30% | 1.33% | 25.06% | 18.43% | 10.57% | 12.82% |
Portfolio afs | 0.94% | 2.65% | 8.33% | 12.66% | 29.84% | 14.67% | 8.73% | 9.61% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.03% | -0.72% | 0.19% | 0.97% | 4.76% | 2.17% | -0.74% | 0.75% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.11% | 0.79% | 1.04% | 2.77% | 9.40% | 8.61% | 3.87% | 5.25% |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 0.00% | -0.11% | 0.49% | 0.85% | 6.98% | 4.39% | 0.24% | 2.68% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.05% | -0.25% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 4.47% | 3.09% | 1.39% | 2.56% |
GOVT iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | -0.07% | -0.53% | 0.28% | 0.93% | 3.88% | 2.49% | -0.22% | 0.94% |
EWZ iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 2.48% | 8.02% | 27.60% | 41.42% | 72.98% | 21.47% | 12.40% | 9.55% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.58% | 0.68% | -0.02% | 1.88% | 25.35% | 19.93% | 12.09% | 14.65% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 27, 2012, afs'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, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, afs closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.51% | 1.78% | -2.40% | 3.35% | 8.33% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.72% | -1.11% | 0.61% | 1.25% | 1.97% | 4.59% | -1.81% | 4.33% | 3.00% | 1.03% | 2.67% | -0.81% | 22.11% |
| 2024 | -1.28% | 1.20% | 0.92% | -3.44% | 0.86% | 0.10% | 1.79% | 3.50% | 0.84% | -2.94% | -0.05% | -3.40% | -2.15% |
| 2023 | 5.80% | -4.88% | 2.46% | 1.62% | 0.19% | 6.65% | 2.34% | -3.47% | -2.63% | -2.12% | 8.86% | 4.75% | 20.21% |
| 2022 | 1.19% | 0.28% | 5.13% | -8.25% | 2.48% | -9.30% | 6.14% | -1.14% | -5.63% | 5.65% | 1.89% | -3.70% | -6.63% |
| 2021 | -2.91% | -1.73% | 2.46% | 3.88% | 3.30% | 3.08% | -0.98% | 0.15% | -5.09% | -0.47% | -0.46% | 2.82% | 3.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
afs has an annualized alpha of -0.65%, beta of 0.63, and R² of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 27, 2012.
- This portfolio participated in 76.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.99% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.63 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
- -0.65%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 60.99%
- Downside Capture
- 76.38%
Expense Ratio
afs has an expense ratio of 0.30%, 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
afs ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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 | 2.71 | 1.84 | +0.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.71 | 2.53 | +1.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.35 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.36 | 3.83 | +1.53 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.56 | 16.98 | +3.58 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 19 | 0.94 | 1.40 | 1.16 | 1.23 | 3.51 |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 69 | 2.14 | 3.06 | 1.46 | 5.05 | 21.96 |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 27 | 1.18 | 1.66 | 1.21 | 2.21 | 6.85 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 26 | 1.15 | 1.63 | 1.21 | 2.24 | 5.90 |
GOVT iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 20 | 1.01 | 1.50 | 1.17 | 1.42 | 3.89 |
EWZ iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 81 | 3.01 | 3.66 | 1.49 | 6.86 | 19.30 |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 1.82 | 2.46 | 1.35 | 4.09 | 17.80 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
afs provided a 3.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.18% | 3.55% | 4.61% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 4.31% | 1.93% | 2.41% | 2.77% | 2.15% | 2.22% | 2.87% |
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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% |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 5.81% | 5.71% | 6.01% | 5.74% | 5.30% | 4.02% | 4.88% | 4.99% | 5.54% | 5.12% | 5.27% | 5.90% |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | 4.52% | 4.48% | 4.45% | 3.99% | 3.30% | 2.30% | 2.66% | 3.29% | 3.67% | 3.10% | 3.34% | 3.47% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 2.79% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
GOVT iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF | 3.52% | 3.49% | 3.14% | 2.65% | 1.77% | 0.96% | 2.17% | 1.98% | 1.97% | 1.57% | 1.40% | 1.25% |
EWZ iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 4.07% | 5.19% | 8.91% | 5.66% | 12.59% | 9.87% | 1.71% | 2.54% | 2.89% | 1.71% | 1.81% | 4.08% |
SPY State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.09% | 1.07% | 1.21% | 1.40% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.52% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 1.80% | 2.03% | 2.06% |
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 afs. 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 afs was 27.77%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 172 trading sessions.
The current afs drawdown is 0.07%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -27.77% | Jan 24, 2020 | 41 | Mar 23, 2020 | 172 | Nov 24, 2020 | 213 |
| -27.16% | Sep 4, 2014 | 348 | Jan 21, 2016 | 190 | Oct 20, 2016 | 538 |
| -17.48% | Apr 5, 2022 | 69 | Jul 14, 2022 | 357 | Dec 13, 2023 | 426 |
| -12.21% | Jan 29, 2018 | 105 | Jun 27, 2018 | 149 | Jan 31, 2019 | 254 |
| -10.51% | May 22, 2013 | 23 | Jun 24, 2013 | 198 | Apr 7, 2014 | 221 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.72, 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 | EWZ | TIP | GOVT | IEF | HYG | LQD | SPY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.48 | -0.03 | -0.17 | -0.18 | 0.71 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.70 |
| EWZ | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.06 | -0.06 | -0.06 | 0.45 | 0.14 | 0.48 | 0.93 |
| TIP | -0.03 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.18 | 0.73 | -0.03 | 0.15 |
| GOVT | -0.17 | -0.06 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.06 | 0.79 | -0.17 | 0.02 |
| IEF | -0.18 | -0.06 | 0.80 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.81 | -0.18 | 0.02 |
| HYG | 0.71 | 0.45 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.72 | 0.65 |
| LQD | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.28 |
| SPY | 1.00 | 0.48 | -0.03 | -0.17 | -0.18 | 0.72 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.70 |
| Portfolio | 0.70 | 0.93 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.65 | 0.28 | 0.70 | 1.00 |