Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ginger Ale, 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 26, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of AVUV
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -4.45% | -3.95% | -2.02% | 16.73% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio Ginger Ale | 0.64% | -4.41% | 3.21% | 5.59% | 24.11% | 15.15% | 8.22% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.79% | -4.29% | -3.66% | -1.41% | 18.17% | 18.58% | 11.93% | 14.14% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.18% | -2.36% | 8.80% | 11.45% | 28.45% | 16.26% | 10.42% | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 1.65% | -5.45% | 4.45% | 9.91% | 31.74% | 16.71% | 8.93% | 9.55% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 1.88% | -6.55% | 8.40% | 16.24% | 51.07% | 24.85% | 13.80% | — |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.30% | -5.29% | 0.84% | 1.39% | 22.71% | 13.84% | 3.90% | 7.66% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 0.22% | -5.39% | 5.57% | 6.72% | 28.44% | 13.87% | 7.54% | 8.96% |
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | -0.12% | -4.91% | -0.21% | -3.16% | -5.58% | -6.60% | -9.54% | -2.99% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2019, Ginger Ale's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Ginger Ale closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.71% | 3.70% | -5.56% | 0.64% | 3.21% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.78% | -0.49% | -2.57% | -0.77% | 4.99% | 4.53% | 0.72% | 4.29% | 2.85% | 0.66% | 1.28% | 0.71% | 19.21% |
| 2024 | -1.68% | 2.67% | 3.70% | -3.79% | 4.36% | 0.18% | 4.44% | 0.58% | 2.23% | -3.03% | 4.45% | -4.44% | 9.47% |
| 2023 | 8.34% | -3.23% | 0.09% | 0.54% | -2.59% | 6.26% | 4.73% | -3.44% | -4.15% | -4.07% | 8.86% | 7.61% | 18.95% |
| 2022 | -3.27% | -1.20% | 0.71% | -7.30% | 1.13% | -8.69% | 6.36% | -3.30% | -9.87% | 5.81% | 8.90% | -4.19% | -15.68% |
| 2021 | 0.58% | 4.90% | 3.51% | 3.53% | 2.30% | 0.71% | -0.29% | 2.17% | -2.63% | 3.60% | -1.92% | 3.45% | 21.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ginger Ale has an annualized alpha of 1.18%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 92.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.58% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.18%
- Beta
- 0.80
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 88.58%
- Downside Capture
- 92.79%
Expense Ratio
Ginger Ale 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
Ginger Ale ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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 | 1.51 | 0.92 | +0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.14 | 1.41 | +0.73 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 1.41 | +0.65 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.31 | 6.61 | +2.70 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 60 | 1.01 | 1.53 | 1.23 | 1.55 | 7.31 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 69 | 1.22 | 1.78 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 7.40 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 87 | 1.81 | 2.46 | 1.36 | 2.77 | 10.77 |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | 2.78 | 3.48 | 1.57 | 3.87 | 16.10 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 70 | 1.28 | 1.80 | 1.26 | 1.89 | 7.18 |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 84 | 1.73 | 2.32 | 1.33 | 2.67 | 9.78 |
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 6 | -0.33 | -0.33 | 0.96 | -0.31 | -0.60 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Ginger Ale provided a 2.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.34% | 2.42% | 2.60% | 2.61% | 2.74% | 2.04% | 2.17% | 1.98% | 1.85% | 1.53% | 1.93% | 1.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.40% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.88% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 2.94% | 3.05% | 4.31% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 2.39% | 1.67% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.68% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 3.48% | 3.45% | 3.36% | 4.55% | 5.34% | 3.98% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 4.24% | 2.81% | 3.42% | 3.28% |
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 4.96% | 4.94% | 4.65% | 3.81% | 3.28% | 1.95% | 5.54% | 3.51% | 2.90% | 2.92% | 5.32% | 4.24% |
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 Ginger Ale. 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 Ginger Ale was 32.86%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.
The current Ginger Ale drawdown is 5.51%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -32.86% | Jan 17, 2020 | 45 | Mar 23, 2020 | 111 | Aug 28, 2020 | 156 |
| -24.7% | Nov 9, 2021 | 225 | Sep 30, 2022 | 355 | Mar 1, 2024 | 580 |
| -16.51% | Dec 5, 2024 | 84 | Apr 8, 2025 | 43 | Jun 10, 2025 | 127 |
| -8.5% | Feb 26, 2026 | 17 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.06% | Jul 17, 2024 | 16 | Aug 7, 2024 | 12 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.71, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | EDV | AVUV | VWO | DGS | VOO | AVDV | VEA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.72 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.88 |
| EDV | -0.03 | 1.00 | -0.12 | -0.03 | 0.00 | -0.03 | -0.04 | -0.00 | 0.05 |
| AVUV | 0.72 | -0.12 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.89 |
| VWO | 0.66 | -0.03 | 0.55 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.77 |
| DGS | 0.66 | 0.00 | 0.58 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.03 | 0.73 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.88 |
| AVDV | 0.71 | -0.04 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.87 |
| VEA | 0.80 | -0.00 | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.88 | 0.05 | 0.89 | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.91 | 1.00 |