Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 13, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of AVSC
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 FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV | 0.04% | -1.52% | 3.87% | 7.38% | 21.13% | 13.12% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.41% | -0.62% | 0.82% | 0.60% | 3.34% | 3.06% | 1.33% | 2.52% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.43% | 3.06% | 1.04% | 2.95% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 0.09% | -0.23% | 0.34% | 1.33% | 3.82% | 3.98% | 1.80% | 1.74% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.13% | -1.05% | 0.03% | 0.77% | 4.08% | 3.19% | 0.33% | 1.32% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.53% | 1.46% | 3.49% | 2.14% | — | — |
AVUS Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | 0.08% | -2.70% | 0.41% | 3.15% | 21.02% | 17.81% | 11.29% | — |
AVLV Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | -0.01% | -1.86% | 7.14% | 12.33% | 24.40% | 18.05% | — | — |
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | -0.52% | -2.40% | 4.22% | 9.40% | 32.64% | 17.80% | 10.09% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.68% | -0.56% | 9.54% | 12.30% | 27.33% | 16.21% | 10.57% | — |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | -0.75% | -2.89% | 4.81% | 7.99% | 36.50% | 18.50% | 7.00% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 14, 2022, FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.07% | 3.56% | -4.22% | 0.61% | 3.87% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.39% | 0.55% | -0.96% | 0.08% | 3.56% | 3.01% | 0.39% | 3.89% | 1.55% | 0.44% | 1.80% | 1.44% | 19.59% |
| 2024 | -1.25% | 2.02% | 3.09% | -3.00% | 3.65% | -0.75% | 3.93% | 0.93% | 1.38% | -2.36% | 3.08% | -3.53% | 7.01% |
| 2023 | 6.55% | -2.41% | -0.29% | 0.68% | -2.77% | 4.48% | 3.68% | -2.60% | -2.63% | -2.97% | 6.24% | 5.59% | 13.51% |
| 2022 | -2.91% | -1.03% | 0.39% | -4.71% | 1.63% | -7.07% | 4.61% | -2.87% | -7.56% | 5.45% | 6.45% | -2.73% | -10.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV has an annualized alpha of 2.09%, beta of 0.58, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 14, 2022.
- This portfolio participated in 68.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.23% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.09% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.58 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
- 2.09%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 65.23%
- Downside Capture
- 68.23%
Expense Ratio
FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% 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 | 1.81 | 0.88 | +0.93 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.52 | 1.37 | +1.16 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.48 | 1.39 | +1.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.19 | 6.43 | +4.76 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 35 | 0.80 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.16 | 3.36 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 16 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 96 | 2.67 | 4.30 | 1.58 | 4.26 | 16.01 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 52 | 1.08 | 1.61 | 1.19 | 1.64 | 5.01 |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | — | 3.48 | — | — | — | — |
AVUS Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | 63 | 1.12 | 1.67 | 1.26 | 1.70 | 8.32 |
AVLV Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 70 | 1.31 | 1.88 | 1.29 | 1.84 | 8.79 |
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 87 | 1.92 | 2.57 | 1.39 | 2.87 | 11.22 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 63 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 1.90 | 7.48 |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 84 | 1.83 | 2.42 | 1.36 | 2.80 | 10.66 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV provided a 2.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.59% | 2.73% | 2.87% | 2.64% | 2.47% | 1.67% | 1.23% | 0.88% | 0.83% | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.53% |
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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% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.92% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.82% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 3.42% | 3.88% | 1.53% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUS Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | 1.03% | 1.08% | 1.27% | 1.41% | 1.59% | 1.08% | 1.19% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVLV Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 1.20% | 1.33% | 1.58% | 1.85% | 2.00% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 2.67% | 2.66% | 3.29% | 3.01% | 2.79% | 2.46% | 1.63% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.39% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 2.41% | 2.45% | 3.17% | 3.06% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 1.60% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV. 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 FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV was 18.55%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 309 trading sessions.
The current FundAdvice Ultimate Buy & Hold Portfolio 70/25/5 AV drawdown is 3.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.55% | Jan 14, 2022 | 176 | Sep 27, 2022 | 309 | Dec 19, 2023 | 485 |
| -10.1% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 58 |
| -6.44% | Feb 27, 2026 | 16 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.9% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
| -4.58% | Dec 2, 2024 | 27 | Jan 10, 2025 | 24 | Feb 14, 2025 | 51 |
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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.46, 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 | SPAXX | VGSH | VGIT | TIP | AVEM | VNQ | DFIV | AVUV | AVSC | AVLV | AVDE | AVUS | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.68 | 0.62 | 0.67 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.87 | 0.74 | 0.96 | 0.83 |
| SPAXX | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.03 | -0.07 | 0.04 | -0.05 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.02 |
| VGSH | 0.05 | 0.07 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.70 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| VGIT | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.10 | 0.29 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.07 | 0.21 |
| TIP | 0.18 | 0.03 | 0.70 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.17 | 0.30 |
| AVEM | 0.68 | -0.07 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.46 | 0.75 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 0.69 | 0.78 |
| VNQ | 0.62 | 0.04 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.46 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.73 |
| DFIV | 0.67 | -0.05 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.22 | 0.75 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.75 | 0.96 | 0.74 | 0.91 |
| AVUV | 0.74 | -0.03 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.59 | 0.64 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.92 | 0.72 | 0.88 | 0.89 |
| AVSC | 0.77 | -0.03 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.72 | 0.88 | 0.89 |
| AVLV | 0.87 | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.75 | 0.92 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.96 | 0.91 |
| AVDE | 0.74 | -0.03 | 0.15 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.79 | 0.60 | 0.96 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.93 |
| AVUS | 0.96 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.17 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.96 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.83 | -0.02 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.78 | 0.73 | 0.91 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 1.00 |