Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Avantis, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Avantis | 0.51% | 0.27% | 11.18% | 11.38% | 25.41% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 0.59% | -0.22% | 10.87% | 12.42% | 26.32% | 19.56% | 9.98% | — |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.89% | -1.95% | 14.99% | 17.18% | 40.93% | 26.72% | 13.63% | — |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.42% | 1.46% | 25.08% | 27.86% | 45.20% | 24.04% | 9.66% | — |
AVUS Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | 0.65% | 1.61% | 13.94% | 13.87% | 30.29% | 21.18% | 12.87% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.96% | 5.96% | 22.73% | 19.51% | 40.08% | 19.24% | 11.57% | — |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.12% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.91% | 4.40% | 4.17% | 0.03% | 1.58% |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | -0.03% | -20.12% | -27.41% | -29.61% | -40.63% | — | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 11, 2024, Avantis's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 73% of months were positive and 27% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, Avantis closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.79% | 2.22% | -4.62% | 7.26% | 2.80% | -0.36% | 11.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.73% | -0.98% | -2.42% | 0.05% | 5.00% | 4.06% | 1.22% | 3.24% | 2.46% | 0.73% | 0.81% | 0.93% | 19.09% |
| 2024 | 0.13% | 3.92% | 3.97% | -3.96% | 4.44% | -0.32% | 3.76% | 0.57% | 1.87% | -1.78% | 5.67% | -3.74% | 14.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Avantis has an annualized alpha of 3.59%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 11, 2024.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (80.72%) than losses (65.79%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.59% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.59%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 80.72%
- Downside Capture
- 65.79%
Expense Ratio
Avantis 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Avantis ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 Avantis 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 | 2.13 | 1.86 | +0.27 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.97 | 2.53 | +0.44 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.34 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.30 | 2.53 | +0.76 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.33 | 11.37 | +1.96 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 58 | 1.76 | 2.47 | 1.32 | 2.30 | 9.00 |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 81 | 2.53 | 3.36 | 1.46 | 3.12 | 12.44 |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 77 | 2.15 | 2.78 | 1.40 | 3.46 | 13.15 |
AVUS Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | 85 | 2.42 | 3.27 | 1.43 | 3.88 | 17.32 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 84 | 2.28 | 3.24 | 1.39 | 5.06 | 15.09 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 37 | 1.18 | 1.77 | 1.21 | 1.65 | 4.81 |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 3 | -0.92 | -1.30 | 0.85 | -0.78 | -1.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Avantis provided a 2.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.39% | 2.09% | 2.33% | 2.18% | 2.10% | 1.66% | 1.51% | 0.81% | 0.56% | 0.51% | 0.50% | 0.51% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 3.84% | 2.66% | 3.29% | 3.01% | 2.79% | 2.46% | 1.63% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 4.11% | 3.05% | 4.31% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 2.39% | 1.67% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 2.59% | 2.45% | 3.17% | 3.06% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 1.60% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUS Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | 1.18% | 1.08% | 1.27% | 1.41% | 1.59% | 1.08% | 1.19% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.96% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 Avantis. 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 Avantis was 13.88%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.
The current Avantis drawdown is 0.63%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.88%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 1mo 8d | 5mo 12dDec 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.36%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.77%Aug 2024 | 19d | 18d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.52%Apr 2024 | 16d | 28d | 1mo 14dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.42%Nov 2025 | 23d | 13d | 1mo 6dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
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 4.15, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.18 | 1.20 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.20, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Avantis correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 11, 2024 | 0.88 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. AVUS has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while BND has the lowest at 0.22.
Asset Correlations Table
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