Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Examine, 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 Mar 2, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VYMI
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Examine returned -0.16% Year-To-Date and 9.97% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Examine | 0.06% | -3.29% | -0.16% | 1.73% | 20.43% | 14.04% | 8.06% | 9.97% |
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VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.17% | -3.99% | -3.13% | -1.29% | 24.10% | 18.07% | 10.67% | 13.74% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -4.01% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 23.49% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.97% | -3.13% | -1.30% | 24.10% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.16% | -3.84% | -1.33% | -0.02% | 16.93% | 13.72% | 9.86% | 12.36% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.85% | -2.69% | -5.36% | -5.50% | 39.92% | 23.50% | 15.02% | 21.67% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -0.68% | -3.46% | 2.81% | 5.79% | 30.65% | 15.41% | 7.43% | 9.01% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.55% | -4.61% | 7.09% | 6.89% | 4.60% | 7.52% | 7.37% | 7.77% |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 0.00% | -1.26% | -0.79% | 0.93% | 7.26% | 7.61% | 3.96% | 5.20% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.11% | -3.01% | 3.80% | 5.95% | 22.37% | 14.92% | 11.04% | 11.27% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.12% | -4.34% | -6.87% | -5.15% | 29.32% | 22.10% | 12.49% | 15.90% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, Examine's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Examine closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.70% | 2.19% | -5.59% | 0.76% | -0.16% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.50% | 0.90% | -2.43% | 0.90% | 4.31% | 3.76% | 0.51% | 2.49% | 2.56% | 1.20% | 0.83% | 0.56% | 19.48% |
| 2024 | -0.06% | 2.52% | 2.95% | -3.26% | 4.07% | 0.99% | 2.31% | 2.62% | 2.05% | -2.63% | 3.17% | -2.64% | 12.38% |
| 2023 | 5.99% | -2.87% | 2.76% | 1.80% | -1.85% | 4.38% | 2.81% | -2.42% | -3.99% | -2.49% | 8.15% | 5.06% | 17.73% |
| 2022 | -3.82% | -2.77% | 1.08% | -6.75% | 0.47% | -7.18% | 6.35% | -4.26% | -8.63% | 5.23% | 7.98% | -3.37% | -16.02% |
| 2021 | -1.15% | 1.31% | 2.71% | 3.37% | 1.58% | 1.18% | 1.39% | 1.72% | -3.64% | 4.13% | -1.71% | 3.84% | 15.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Examine has an annualized alpha of 1.07%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.
- This portfolio participated in 79.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.24% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.07%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 75.24%
- Downside Capture
- 79.67%
Expense Ratio
Examine has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Examine ranks 58 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 | 1.34 | 0.88 | +0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.97 | 1.37 | +0.60 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.92 | 1.39 | +0.53 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.39 | 6.43 | +1.96 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 46 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.12 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 52 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 42 | 0.84 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 5.41 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 57 | 1.10 | 1.67 | 1.23 | 1.88 | 5.72 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.25 | 1.33 | 2.52 | 9.49 |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 19 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 0.51 | 1.24 |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 90 | 1.95 | 2.94 | 1.48 | 2.72 | 10.86 |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 58 | 1.15 | 1.65 | 1.25 | 1.59 | 6.96 |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 54 | 1.00 | 1.56 | 1.22 | 1.70 | 6.51 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Examine provided a 2.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.93% | 2.97% | 3.16% | 3.01% | 2.74% | 2.63% | 2.27% | 3.13% | 3.24% | 2.77% | 2.99% | 2.84% |
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VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.15% | 1.11% | 1.26% | 1.42% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.41% | 1.76% | 2.03% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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% |
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% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.60% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.43% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.91% | 0.64% | 0.82% | 1.11% | 1.29% | 0.99% | 1.31% | 1.28% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.95% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 2.14% | 2.26% | 2.33% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 2.14% | 2.50% | 2.44% | 2.78% | 2.52% | 2.39% | 2.55% |
VWEHX Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares | 5.76% | 6.15% | 6.11% | 5.68% | 5.11% | 3.43% | 4.62% | 5.24% | 5.94% | 5.29% | 5.41% | 6.42% |
VYM Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.37% | 2.44% | 2.74% | 3.12% | 3.01% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 3.03% | 3.40% | 2.80% | 2.91% | 3.22% |
VOOG Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.53% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.12% | 0.93% | 0.53% | 0.88% | 1.26% | 1.34% | 1.32% | 1.47% | 1.56% |
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 Examine. 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 Examine was 29.60%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current Examine drawdown is 5.27%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -29.6% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 130 |
| -24.12% | Jan 5, 2022 | 194 | Oct 12, 2022 | 337 | Feb 15, 2024 | 531 |
| -14.4% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 68 | Apr 3, 2019 | 297 |
| -11.92% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 59 |
| -8.1% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | 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 17 assets, with an effective number of assets of 17.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | VCIT | VCLT | VWEHX | VDC | VWOB | VNQI | VGT | VYM | VYMI | VOOG | VGK | VIG | VXUS | VEA | VOO | VTSAX | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.62 | 0.90 | 0.83 | 0.73 | 0.95 | 0.75 | 0.91 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.94 |
| VCIT | 0.17 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 0.65 | 0.29 | 0.17 | 0.12 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.31 |
| VCLT | 0.19 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 0.64 | 0.27 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.32 |
| VWEHX | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.28 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| VDC | 0.55 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.68 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.70 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.60 |
| VWOB | 0.47 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.50 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.60 |
| VNQI | 0.62 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.61 | 0.80 | 0.56 | 0.77 | 0.62 | 0.82 | 0.81 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.78 |
| VGT | 0.90 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.95 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.83 |
| VYM | 0.83 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.40 | 0.68 | 0.40 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.90 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.84 |
| VYMI | 0.73 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.80 | 0.59 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.92 | 0.70 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| VOOG | 0.95 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.56 | 0.95 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.81 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.88 |
| VGK | 0.75 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.77 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.92 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.93 | 0.96 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.88 |
| VIG | 0.91 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.42 | 0.70 | 0.46 | 0.62 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 0.70 | 0.81 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.91 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| VXUS | 0.79 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.95 | 0.72 | 0.93 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.91 |
| VEA | 0.79 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.81 | 0.68 | 0.75 | 0.95 | 0.72 | 0.96 | 0.75 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.92 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.44 | 0.56 | 0.47 | 0.62 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.73 | 0.95 | 0.75 | 0.91 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.94 |
| VTSAX | 0.99 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.73 | 0.93 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.89 | 0.84 | 0.74 | 0.93 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.94 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.83 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.00 |