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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 10 year, 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio 10 year | 0.44% | -0.49% | 9.29% | 9.58% | 23.74% | 17.44% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.42% | 1.46% | 25.08% | 27.86% | 45.20% | 24.04% | 9.66% | — |
AVIV Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF | 0.59% | 0.26% | 12.06% | 13.52% | 31.23% | 21.41% | — | — |
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 0.03% | 0.32% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 3.89% | 4.63% | 3.43% | 2.20% |
DES WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.98% | 5.68% | 20.48% | 17.29% | 29.44% | 14.46% | 6.81% | 8.59% |
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 0.19% | -10.61% | -3.85% | -3.47% | 22.63% | 28.00% | 16.26% | 11.42% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 0.04% | -0.18% | 1.42% | 1.48% | 4.71% | 4.14% | 1.06% | 2.60% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 1.72% | 8.30% | 72.15% | 75.62% | 136.32% | 60.05% | 38.42% | 37.49% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.87% | 4.91% | 14.60% | 12.92% | 27.94% | 16.09% | 8.36% | 10.99% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 0.93% | 4.18% | 14.29% | 13.99% | 26.89% | 18.16% | 11.76% | 12.78% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.87% | 4.50% | 28.52% | 28.96% | 53.24% | 30.28% | 22.02% | 25.19% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2021, 10 year's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 10 year closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.41% | 3.78% | -5.07% | 4.49% | 2.92% | -1.21% | 9.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.70% | 0.80% | 0.96% | 0.83% | 2.41% | 2.86% | 0.45% | 2.93% | 4.09% | 1.48% | 1.53% | 1.12% | 24.45% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | 1.56% | 3.66% | -1.25% | 2.88% | 0.65% | 2.58% | 1.21% | 2.15% | -0.33% | 0.80% | -1.99% | 12.14% |
| 2023 | 5.15% | -2.32% | 3.37% | 0.14% | -0.40% | 2.01% | 2.45% | -1.56% | -2.96% | 0.34% | 4.70% | 3.22% | 14.64% |
| 2022 | -1.60% | 0.42% | 0.51% | -3.96% | -0.01% | -4.68% | 3.15% | -2.93% | -6.30% | 3.14% | 6.06% | -1.46% | -8.07% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | 2.39% | -0.44% | 2.49% | 4.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
10 year has an annualized alpha of 6.25%, beta of 0.42, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (54.09%) than losses (41.36%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.25% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.42 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
- 6.25%
- Beta
- 0.42
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 54.09%
- Downside Capture
- 41.36%
Expense Ratio
10 year has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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
10 year ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 10 year and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.28 | 1.86 | +0.42 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.96 | 2.53 | +0.43 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.34 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.32 | 2.53 | +0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.97 | 11.37 | +1.60 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 77 | 2.15 | 2.78 | 1.40 | 3.46 | 13.15 |
AVIV Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF | 74 | 2.15 | 2.96 | 1.39 | 2.91 | 11.35 |
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.63 | 175.17 | 88.41 | 357.44 | 2,834.34 |
DES WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 68 | 1.79 | 2.66 | 1.32 | 3.87 | 11.13 |
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 64 | 0.81 | 1.15 | 1.17 | 0.92 | 2.64 |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 50 | 1.44 | 2.19 | 1.25 | 2.45 | 7.41 |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 4.13 | 4.26 | 1.60 | 9.18 | 33.74 |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 67 | 1.83 | 2.67 | 1.31 | 3.17 | 11.22 |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 88 | 2.61 | 3.71 | 1.47 | 4.25 | 16.04 |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 76 | 2.37 | 2.92 | 1.39 | 3.36 | 10.85 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
10 year provided a 2.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.42% | 2.45% | 2.53% | 2.54% | 2.62% | 1.44% | 0.81% | 1.33% | 1.40% | 1.01% | 0.79% | 0.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 2.59% | 2.45% | 3.17% | 3.06% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 1.60% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVIV Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF | 3.95% | 3.01% | 3.46% | 3.64% | 2.84% | 0.57% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 3.86% | 4.13% | 5.03% | 4.92% | 1.35% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 2.05% | 1.66% | 0.68% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
DES WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 2.29% | 2.85% | 2.81% | 2.65% | 2.89% | 2.31% | 2.75% | 2.68% | 3.65% | 2.89% | 2.70% | 3.09% |
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SCHP Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 3.99% | 4.06% | 2.99% | 3.02% | 7.19% | 4.39% | 1.11% | 2.02% | 2.26% | 1.90% | 1.38% | 0.28% |
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.18% | 0.31% | 0.44% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 0.69% | 1.50% | 1.88% | 1.43% | 0.80% | 2.14% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.71% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 1.83% | 2.05% | 2.31% | 2.46% | 2.52% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 2.50% | 2.73% | 2.29% | 2.44% | 2.60% |
XLK State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.41% | 0.54% | 0.66% | 0.76% | 1.04% | 0.65% | 0.92% | 1.16% | 1.60% | 1.37% | 1.74% | 1.79% |
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 10 year. 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 10 year was 15.08%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 195 trading sessions.
The current 10 year drawdown is 1.82%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -15.08%Sep 2022 | 10mo 19d | 9mo 16d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.09%Mar 2026 | 23d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 4dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -6.41%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 16d | 2mo 2dFeb 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -5.84%Oct 2023 | 2mo 3d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 29dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.17%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 11d 56mJun 2026 - now |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.82, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.36 | 1.44 | 1.44 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.44, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
10 year correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 30, 2021 | 0.77 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. XLK has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.91, while BIL has the lowest at -0.01.
Asset Correlations Table
| BIL | SCHP | PHYS | SMH | XLK | DES | AVEM | VTV | AVIV | VBR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIL | 1.00 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | -0.04 | 0.03 | -0.04 | -0.01 | -0.04 |
| SCHP | 0.02 | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.18 |
| PHYS | 0.03 | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.14 |
| SMH | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.50 | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| XLK | 0.02 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.61 |
| DES | -0.04 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.85 | 0.68 | 0.96 |
| AVEM | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.33 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.77 | 0.61 |
| VTV | -0.04 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.85 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.89 |
| AVIV | -0.01 | 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.77 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.73 |
| VBR | -0.04 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.96 | 0.61 | 0.89 | 0.73 | 1.00 |
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