Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | Global Equities, Dividend | 70% |
SPYW.DE SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (Dist) | Europe Equities | 15% |
EXXW.DE iShares Dow Jones Asia Pacific Select Dividend 50 UCITS ETF (DE) | Asia Pacific Equities | 15% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dividends, 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
As of Jul 21, 2026, the Dividends returned 12.12% Year-To-Date and 9.20% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.19% | -0.76% | 7.25% | 8.73% | 18.21% | 17.95% | 11.30% | 13.09% | 8.08% |
Portfolio Dividends | -0.41% | 1.62% | 9.35% | 12.12% | 24.11% | 17.73% | 11.13% | 9.20% | 6.04% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
EXXW.DE iShares Dow Jones Asia Pacific Select Dividend 50 UCITS ETF (DE) | 0.06% | 3.22% | 8.50% | 13.69% | 29.90% | 20.51% | 10.99% | 6.80% | 3.94% |
SPYW.DE SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (Dist) | -0.78% | 1.87% | 7.43% | 6.85% | 12.36% | 15.58% | 8.43% | 7.74% | 7.28% |
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | -0.43% | 1.20% | 9.88% | 12.85% | 25.39% | 17.45% | 11.57% | 9.90% | 6.06% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 21, 2013, Dividends's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2013 at -18.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Dividends closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 4, 2013 at -16.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.78% | 6.21% | -6.77% | 5.18% | 1.32% | -0.64% | 2.06% | 12.12% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.15% | 1.26% | 1.35% | 0.92% | 4.10% | 3.37% | 0.07% | 4.13% | 1.14% | 0.63% | 2.22% | 2.83% | 29.39% |
| 2024 | 0.45% | 1.10% | 3.62% | -1.49% | 2.99% | -1.15% | 3.73% | 2.38% | 2.78% | -3.04% | 1.07% | -4.28% | 8.04% |
| 2023 | 5.04% | -2.76% | 0.35% | 2.61% | -4.85% | 4.67% | 3.90% | -2.94% | -2.35% | -3.70% | 7.22% | 5.63% | 12.52% |
| 2022 | -0.45% | -1.43% | 0.95% | -3.90% | 1.60% | -8.85% | 2.82% | -3.13% | -8.60% | 5.50% | 10.15% | -0.05% | -6.77% |
| 2021 | -0.02% | 4.08% | 4.03% | 1.87% | 3.51% | -1.86% | 0.31% | 0.94% | -3.01% | 2.33% | -3.44% | 5.52% | 14.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dividends has an annualized alpha of -0.24%, beta of 0.49, and R2 of 0.29 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 21, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 94.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.82% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.49 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.29 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.29 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -0.24%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.29
- Upside Capture
- 66.82%
- Downside Capture
- 94.02%
Expense Ratio
Dividends has an expense ratio of 0.29%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Dividends ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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 Dividends 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 | 2.25 | 1.45 | +0.80 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.22 | 2.03 | +1.19 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.26 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.93 | 2.01 | +0.92 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.45 | 8.68 | +1.77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EXXW.DE iShares Dow Jones Asia Pacific Select Dividend 50 UCITS ETF (DE) | 82 | 2.07 | 2.99 | 1.36 | 3.59 | 9.74 |
SPYW.DE SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (Dist) | 34 | 0.95 | 1.38 | 1.18 | 1.24 | 3.64 |
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | 88 | 2.42 | 3.46 | 1.44 | 3.24 | 11.59 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Dividends provided a 2.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.87% | 3.29% | 3.48% | 3.78% | 4.26% | 3.37% | 3.31% | 3.58% | 3.93% | 3.85% | 3.20% | 3.55% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EXXW.DE iShares Dow Jones Asia Pacific Select Dividend 50 UCITS ETF (DE) | 4.10% | 4.60% | 5.32% | 5.98% | 7.15% | 5.54% | 4.64% | 5.67% | 5.31% | 7.91% | 4.27% | 5.52% |
SPYW.DE SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (Dist) | 3.45% | 4.07% | 3.67% | 3.31% | 3.62% | 2.78% | 3.05% | 3.10% | 3.74% | 3.15% | 2.97% | 2.99% |
VHYL.AS Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield UCITS ETF - (USD) Distributing | 2.48% | 2.85% | 3.04% | 3.41% | 3.78% | 3.03% | 3.08% | 3.24% | 3.68% | 3.13% | 3.02% | 3.25% |
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 Dividends. 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 Dividends was 37.47%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 206 trading sessions.
The current Dividends drawdown is 0.50%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-37.47%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 9mo 25d | 11mo 27dJan 2020 - Jan 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-25.52%Jan 2016 | 2y 8mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 11moMay 2013 - Apr 2017 | — |
-23.07%Oct 2022 | 9mo 1d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-18.69%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 1y 3d | 1y 11moJan 2018 - Dec 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-13.42%Apr 2025 | 20d | 26d | 1mo 16dMar 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.87, 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 | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.07 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.07, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Dividends correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.56 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.46 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.52 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.54 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 21, 2013 | 0.55 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VHYL.AS has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.55, while EXXW.DE has the lowest at 0.45.
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