Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio
Larry Swedroe is a financial advisor and author who has written extensively on investing. One of the portfolio strategies he has recommended is the "simple portfolio," a low-cost, diversified investment portfolio designed to be easy to understand and manage.
The simple portfolio typically consists of a mix of asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. The goal of the portfolio is to provide a combination of growth and income while minimizing risk through diversification. To implement the simple portfolio, an investor might invest in low-cost index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) representing each asset class.
One of the key features of the simple portfolio is that it is designed to be easy to understand and manage, making it a good choice for investors who are new to investing or who do not have a lot of time to devote to managing their investments. It is also a good choice for investors who want to minimize the costs associated with investing, as the simple portfolio typically uses low-cost index funds or ETFs rather than actively managed funds.
Asset Allocation
Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio, 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 Quarterly
The earliest data available for this chart is Aug 5, 2005, corresponding to the inception date of EFV
Returns
As of Dec 2, 2023, the Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio returned 5.59% Year-To-Date and 5.30% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Year-To-Date | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years (annualized) | 10 years (annualized) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio | 5.59% | 4.90% | 2.84% | 1.71% | 5.67% | 5.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 4.50% | 12.02% | 2.57% | -1.98% | 6.19% | 7.31% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 5.65% | 7.26% | 1.27% | 3.20% | 1.55% | 1.71% |
EFV iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 14.39% | 7.22% | 6.86% | 13.62% | 5.07% | 2.95% |
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 10.14% | 11.62% | 5.28% | 3.66% | 7.59% | 8.07% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 4.94% | 7.17% | 5.84% | 1.62% | 8.73% | 9.59% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 1.85% | 2.41% | -0.20% | -0.55% | 2.66% | 1.95% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -2.69% | 4.07% | 2.89% | -2.64% | -3.18% | -2.98% | 5.82% |
Dividend yield
Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio granted a 2.65% dividend yield in the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio | 2.65% | 4.23% | 3.03% | 1.52% | 2.22% | 2.65% | 2.10% | 1.84% | 1.52% | 2.12% | 1.63% | 2.38% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | 1.60% | 1.46% | 1.52% | 1.00% | 1.66% | 1.75% | 1.41% | 1.22% | 1.59% | 1.41% | 1.18% | 1.87% |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 2.25% | 2.50% | 1.99% | 1.45% | 2.76% | 2.22% | 1.87% | 1.88% | 2.48% | 2.22% | 2.04% | 1.67% |
EFV iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 3.62% | 4.17% | 4.07% | 2.42% | 4.62% | 4.56% | 3.56% | 3.28% | 3.59% | 4.87% | 3.19% | 3.77% |
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 1.67% | 1.59% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.50% | 1.48% | 1.43% | 1.31% | 1.86% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 2.55% | 2.52% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 2.50% | 2.73% | 2.29% | 2.44% | 2.60% | 2.22% | 2.21% | 2.73% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 3.11% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% | 1.67% | 1.15% | 2.22% |
Expense Ratio
The Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio has a high expense ratio of 0.20%, indicating higher-than-average management fees. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IJS iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF | -0.11 | ||||
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.18 | ||||
EFV iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 1.01 | ||||
VB Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.20 | ||||
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 0.12 | ||||
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 0.07 |
Asset Correlations Table
| TIP | EEM | EFV | IJS | VTV | VB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIP | 1.00 | -0.08 | -0.09 | -0.15 | -0.15 | -0.13 |
| EEM | -0.08 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.67 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| EFV | -0.09 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 0.76 |
| IJS | -0.15 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.95 |
| VTV | -0.15 | 0.72 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| VB | -0.13 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.95 | 0.87 | 1.00 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio. 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 Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio was 39.91%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 404 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -39.91% | Oct 30, 2007 | 341 | Mar 9, 2009 | 404 | Oct 13, 2010 | 745 |
| -25.44% | Jan 17, 2020 | 42 | Mar 18, 2020 | 164 | Nov 9, 2020 | 206 |
| -19.04% | Nov 10, 2021 | 224 | Sep 30, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -13.65% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 80 | Jan 27, 2012 | 188 |
| -13.29% | Apr 27, 2015 | 202 | Feb 11, 2016 | 123 | Aug 8, 2016 | 325 |
Volatility Chart
The current Larry Swedroe Simple Portfolio volatility is 3.46%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.