Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 11.11% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | Communication Services | 11.11% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11.11% |
SWTX SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. | Healthcare | 11.11% |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | Money Market | 11.11% |
VEXAX Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 11.11% |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | Global Equities | 11.11% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 11.11% |
VWUSX Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11.11% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in John Merges 2025 Schwab, 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 May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of SWVXX
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 John Merges 2025 Schwab | -0.07% | -3.52% | -5.19% | -5.12% | 12.00% | 20.79% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.11% | -2.97% | -5.78% | -0.28% | 14.80% | 16.04% | 16.39% | 26.10% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | -0.82% | -12.23% | -12.90% | -20.86% | -1.31% | 39.54% | 14.16% | 17.80% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
SWTX SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.57% | 1.55% | 3.68% | 4.68% | — | — |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.03% | -3.86% | -9.70% | -8.38% | 16.03% | 22.25% | 12.77% | 17.00% |
VEXAX Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.66% | -3.06% | -0.61% | -1.40% | 18.90% | 15.33% | 4.13% | 11.00% |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | 0.77% | -3.24% | -4.91% | -4.22% | 17.15% | 13.89% | 5.75% | 10.69% |
VWUSX Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares | 0.77% | -4.36% | -11.14% | -11.90% | 11.92% | 19.17% | 9.79% | 17.43% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, John Merges 2025 Schwab's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, John Merges 2025 Schwab closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.58% | -1.87% | -4.52% | 0.60% | -5.19% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.86% | 4.02% | -9.82% | -0.09% | 5.84% | 5.42% | 2.07% | 2.00% | 3.02% | 0.96% | -0.28% | -0.19% | 17.06% |
| 2024 | 3.26% | 7.80% | 0.88% | -4.42% | 3.79% | 3.29% | 0.17% | 4.27% | -0.21% | -1.40% | 8.82% | -2.40% | 25.59% |
| 2023 | 11.82% | 1.30% | 3.72% | 0.94% | 5.04% | 5.48% | 5.94% | -3.96% | -5.79% | -1.99% | 12.06% | 7.34% | 48.49% |
| 2022 | -6.92% | -5.69% | 2.44% | -11.10% | -7.11% | -6.69% | 9.96% | -3.12% | -8.32% | -0.71% | 4.80% | -4.34% | -32.65% |
| 2021 | 1.09% | 4.24% | 2.15% | 1.25% | -6.23% | 4.54% | 0.68% | 2.54% | 10.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Merges 2025 Schwab has an annualized alpha of -0.70%, beta of 1.09, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.
- With beta of 1.09 and R² of 0.80, 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
- -0.70%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 97.83%
- Downside Capture
- 99.88%
Expense Ratio
John Merges 2025 Schwab has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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
John Merges 2025 Schwab ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.64 | 0.88 | -0.24 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.04 | 1.37 | -0.33 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.21 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.02 | 1.39 | -0.37 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.00 | 6.43 | -2.43 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 55 | 0.47 | 0.92 | 1.13 | 0.66 | 2.04 |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 36 | -0.03 | 0.25 | 1.03 | -0.05 | -0.12 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
SWTX SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | — | 3.52 | — | — | — | — |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 35 | 0.72 | 1.19 | 1.17 | 1.04 | 3.47 |
VEXAX Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 41 | 0.92 | 1.41 | 1.19 | 1.48 | 6.02 |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | 41 | 0.94 | 1.44 | 1.20 | 1.53 | 5.49 |
VWUSX Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares | 17 | 0.56 | 0.97 | 1.14 | 0.74 | 2.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
John Merges 2025 Schwab provided a 3.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.41% | 3.24% | 1.92% | 1.11% | 1.75% | 4.91% | 1.17% | 2.54% | 2.76% | 1.27% | 1.05% | 1.92% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.41% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
META Meta Platforms, Inc. | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
SWTX SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SWVXX Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | 3.61% | 4.06% | 5.02% | 4.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.43% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.22% |
VEXAX Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.17% | 1.14% | 1.09% | 1.25% | 1.15% | 1.13% | 1.07% | 1.30% | 1.66% | 1.25% | 1.43% | 1.35% |
VHGEX Vanguard Global Equity Fund | 13.02% | 12.38% | 4.24% | 1.15% | 11.32% | 10.90% | 2.88% | 6.20% | 8.45% | 1.29% | 1.51% | 1.71% |
VWUSX Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund Investor Shares | 10.54% | 9.37% | 4.60% | 0.28% | 0.37% | 30.03% | 3.90% | 11.66% | 9.65% | 4.63% | 1.52% | 8.95% |
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 John Merges 2025 Schwab. 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 John Merges 2025 Schwab was 36.73%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 302 trading sessions.
The current John Merges 2025 Schwab drawdown is 7.56%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -36.73% | Dec 28, 2021 | 216 | Nov 3, 2022 | 302 | Jan 19, 2024 | 518 |
| -23.68% | Feb 18, 2025 | 36 | Apr 8, 2025 | 84 | Aug 8, 2025 | 120 |
| -10.61% | Oct 30, 2025 | 103 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -9.58% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 49 | Oct 14, 2024 | 63 |
| -8.5% | Sep 2, 2021 | 22 | Oct 4, 2021 | 24 | Nov 5, 2021 | 46 |
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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 9.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | SWVXX | SWTX | AAPL | META | VEXAX | VHGEX | VWUSX | SCHG | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.32 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.86 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.88 |
| SWVXX | -0.01 | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.03 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.00 |
| SWTX | 0.32 | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.61 |
| AAPL | 0.69 | 0.01 | 0.23 | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.68 |
| META | 0.66 | -0.03 | 0.26 | 0.46 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.74 |
| VEXAX | 0.86 | 0.01 | 0.42 | 0.53 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.83 | 0.79 | 0.86 | 0.84 |
| VHGEX | 0.93 | -0.02 | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.88 |
| VWUSX | 0.91 | -0.01 | 0.35 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 0.83 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.91 | 0.90 |
| SCHG | 0.94 | -0.01 | 0.31 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.89 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.01 | 0.32 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.86 | 0.92 | 0.91 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.88 | -0.00 | 0.61 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.87 | 1.00 |