Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities, Dividend | 25% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 25% |
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 25% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 4 Fund Combo worldwide, 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 Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VIOV
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the 4 Fund Combo worldwide returned 1.72% Year-To-Date and 10.49% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 4 Fund Combo worldwide | -0.26% | -2.99% | 1.72% | 4.97% | 24.95% | 15.25% | 8.37% | 10.49% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -2.79% | 3.65% | 8.84% | 30.37% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.30% | -2.49% | 4.91% | 7.32% | 22.22% | 10.40% | 5.03% | 9.69% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.14% | -3.32% | -3.54% | -1.40% | 17.62% | 18.49% | 11.96% | 14.16% |
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -0.69% | -3.45% | 1.82% | 5.16% | 29.27% | 14.81% | 6.85% | 7.49% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, 4 Fund Combo worldwide's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 4 Fund Combo worldwide closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.78% | 2.88% | -6.37% | 0.79% | 1.72% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.72% | -0.75% | -2.35% | 0.48% | 5.22% | 4.54% | 0.67% | 4.99% | 2.24% | 0.50% | 1.49% | 1.68% | 23.33% |
| 2024 | -1.65% | 2.89% | 3.48% | -4.02% | 4.65% | -0.93% | 5.37% | 1.34% | 1.56% | -3.48% | 4.52% | -3.81% | 9.65% |
| 2023 | 8.98% | -2.43% | -0.12% | 0.97% | -3.14% | 5.75% | 4.08% | -3.39% | -4.55% | -3.93% | 8.70% | 7.91% | 18.81% |
| 2022 | -4.36% | -1.27% | 1.01% | -6.91% | 1.19% | -8.59% | 7.11% | -4.79% | -10.06% | 7.73% | 8.23% | -3.75% | -15.46% |
| 2021 | 0.93% | 4.94% | 4.24% | 3.37% | 2.64% | -0.08% | -0.06% | 2.19% | -3.32% | 3.59% | -3.53% | 4.61% | 20.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
4 Fund Combo worldwide has an annualized alpha of -0.61%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 103.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.37% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.93 and R² of 0.87, 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
- -0.61%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 95.37%
- Downside Capture
- 103.03%
Expense Ratio
4 Fund Combo worldwide has an expense ratio of 0.18%, 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
4 Fund Combo worldwide ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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 | 1.47 | 0.88 | +0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.10 | 1.37 | +0.73 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.15 | 1.39 | +0.76 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.34 | 6.43 | +2.90 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 83 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 50 | 0.95 | 1.46 | 1.19 | 1.55 | 5.76 |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.97 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.13 |
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 85 | 1.88 | 2.52 | 1.38 | 2.67 | 10.03 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
4 Fund Combo worldwide provided a 2.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.39% | 2.49% | 2.75% | 2.77% | 2.83% | 2.31% | 1.88% | 2.46% | 2.74% | 2.18% | 2.38% | 2.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 1.75% | 1.69% | 1.78% | 2.18% | 1.81% | 1.59% | 1.42% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 1.43% | 1.17% | 1.32% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 1.22% | 1.17% | 1.30% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.20% | 1.57% | 1.85% | 2.21% | 1.75% | 2.01% | 2.27% |
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 3.67% | 3.87% | 4.56% | 4.29% | 4.96% | 3.29% | 2.50% | 3.37% | 3.66% | 2.79% | 3.29% | 2.72% |
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 4 Fund Combo worldwide. 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 4 Fund Combo worldwide was 38.33%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current 4 Fund Combo worldwide drawdown is 6.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.33% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 166 | Nov 16, 2020 | 210 |
| -26.09% | Nov 9, 2021 | 225 | Sep 30, 2022 | 355 | Mar 1, 2024 | 580 |
| -22.88% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 239 | Sep 13, 2012 | 347 |
| -21.61% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 240 | Dec 6, 2019 | 469 |
| -17.9% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 126 | Aug 11, 2016 | 309 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, 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 | VIOV | DLS | VEA | IVV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| VIOV | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| DLS | 0.76 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.76 | 0.90 |
| VEA | 0.82 | 0.67 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.93 |
| IVV | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.90 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.90 | 1.00 |