Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 2.02% |
DSCGX DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio | Small Cap Growth Equities | 12.01% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 7.13% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 0.01% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 41.79% |
VMVAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | Mid Cap Value Equities | 13.70% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 2.52% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20.81% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Yang Lu, 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 Jan 2, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of DSCGX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 7, 2026, the Yang Lu returned -2.95% Year-To-Date and 16.46% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.44% | -1.90% | -3.41% | -1.91% | 30.31% | 17.22% | 10.14% | 12.44% |
Portfolio Yang Lu | 0.35% | -0.97% | -2.95% | -2.78% | 38.72% | 20.13% | 11.44% | 16.46% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.46% | -2.95% | -8.87% | -8.24% | 33.53% | 22.17% | 11.31% | 16.33% |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.50% | -0.29% | -4.88% | -5.84% | 50.29% | 24.26% | 14.69% | 21.90% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.15% | -0.70% | 0.16% | 1.05% | 3.49% | 3.25% | 0.25% | 1.64% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.53% | -0.11% | 3.45% | 6.31% | 39.68% | 16.01% | 7.65% | 9.21% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.44% | -1.75% | -3.12% | -1.31% | 31.67% | 18.81% | 11.72% | 14.33% |
DSCGX DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 0.07% | -1.55% | -0.09% | -0.43% | 24.17% | 10.69% | 4.86% | 9.92% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -0.13% | -1.64% | 0.22% | 0.19% | -1.52% | -2.21% | -4.74% | -0.93% |
VMVAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.35% | -0.61% | 5.05% | 6.92% | 29.73% | 13.98% | 8.73% | 10.35% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2013, Yang Lu's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Yang Lu closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.96% | -0.65% | -4.91% | 1.75% | -2.95% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.21% | -2.32% | -6.66% | 0.55% | 7.95% | 6.47% | 2.89% | 1.88% | 4.58% | 3.36% | -1.97% | 0.20% | 18.69% |
| 2024 | 0.72% | 5.22% | 2.42% | -4.92% | 6.15% | 4.45% | 1.01% | 1.47% | 2.30% | -1.10% | 6.47% | -2.10% | 23.68% |
| 2023 | 9.19% | -1.02% | 5.43% | 0.17% | 3.39% | 6.86% | 3.16% | -2.33% | -5.61% | -2.66% | 11.10% | 5.56% | 36.92% |
| 2022 | -7.19% | -3.11% | 2.63% | -9.92% | -0.68% | -8.92% | 11.13% | -4.73% | -10.55% | 7.16% | 5.83% | -6.70% | -24.64% |
| 2021 | -0.31% | 2.89% | 2.10% | 4.95% | -0.19% | 4.13% | 2.16% | 3.08% | -4.80% | 6.77% | 0.75% | 2.49% | 26.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
Yang Lu has an annualized alpha of 2.49%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2013.
- This portfolio captured 114.21% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 99.38% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.49% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.07 and R² of 0.95, 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
- 2.49%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 114.21%
- Downside Capture
- 99.38%
Expense Ratio
Yang Lu has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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
Yang Lu ranks 60 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 | 1.99 | 1.84 | +0.15 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.08 | 2.97 | +0.11 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.40 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.16 | 1.82 | +0.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.45 | 7.76 | +0.69 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 63 | 1.61 | 2.56 | 1.33 | 1.10 | 3.95 |
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 75 | 2.00 | 2.95 | 1.39 | 1.86 | 5.93 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 40 | 0.82 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 1.68 | 4.54 |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 87 | 2.51 | 3.58 | 1.49 | 2.49 | 9.67 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 81 | 1.94 | 3.10 | 1.42 | 2.04 | 8.70 |
DSCGX DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 20 | 0.53 | 0.93 | 1.12 | 1.01 | 3.69 |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 9 | -0.15 | -0.13 | 0.98 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
VMVAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 46 | 1.03 | 1.51 | 1.21 | 1.43 | 6.58 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Yang Lu provided a 0.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.93% | 0.94% | 1.05% | 1.12% | 1.65% | 1.30% | 1.11% | 1.42% | 2.19% | 1.37% | 1.55% | 1.55% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
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% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.93% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 2.89% | 3.09% | 3.24% | 3.32% | 3.12% | 3.08% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 3.27% | 2.66% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
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% |
DSCGX DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 0.58% | 0.60% | 0.62% | 0.72% | 4.08% | 3.27% | 0.58% | 1.28% | 5.44% | 1.50% | 1.12% | 1.20% |
VGLT Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | 4.52% | 4.44% | 4.33% | 3.33% | 2.84% | 1.82% | 2.15% | 2.46% | 2.71% | 2.55% | 2.69% | 3.21% |
VMVAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.98% | 2.10% | 2.11% | 2.26% | 2.27% | 1.78% | 2.36% | 2.08% | 2.75% | 1.86% | 1.91% | 2.04% |
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 Yang Lu. 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 Yang Lu was 33.86%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current Yang Lu drawdown is 5.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.86% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 82 | Jul 20, 2020 | 105 |
| -30.27% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 292 | Dec 13, 2023 | 494 |
| -22.03% | Dec 5, 2024 | 84 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 136 |
| -21.7% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 70 | Apr 5, 2019 | 150 |
| -15.76% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 104 | Jul 12, 2016 | 287 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.89, 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 | BND | VGLT | VEU | VMVAX | DSCGX | VGT | VUG | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.02 | -0.17 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| BND | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.03 | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.00 |
| VGLT | -0.17 | 0.90 | 1.00 | -0.13 | -0.18 | -0.17 | -0.14 | -0.12 | -0.17 | -0.14 |
| VEU | 0.80 | 0.03 | -0.13 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| VMVAX | 0.85 | -0.03 | -0.18 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.85 | 0.79 |
| DSCGX | 0.83 | -0.04 | -0.17 | 0.72 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.85 |
| VGT | 0.89 | -0.01 | -0.14 | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.89 | 0.96 |
| VUG | 0.94 | 0.01 | -0.12 | 0.74 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.96 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.02 | -0.17 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | -0.00 | -0.14 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.00 |