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Foreign
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Foreign, 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 year.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 30, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of AVES

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Foreign
-0.42%-1.66%3.23%7.18%27.40%17.68%
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
-0.54%-2.21%2.18%5.82%24.78%14.56%8.01%8.97%
IQLT
iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF
-0.53%-1.77%2.57%5.07%19.51%12.26%7.43%9.16%
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
0.29%1.26%11.30%20.02%33.29%21.51%16.36%
DBEF
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
-0.34%-0.75%4.01%9.51%22.43%16.83%12.64%11.82%
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
-1.02%-3.09%3.48%6.02%32.00%15.85%4.31%8.31%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
-0.89%-1.97%1.06%6.02%29.40%22.78%14.31%11.76%
GNR
SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF
0.28%1.76%20.18%28.03%43.60%12.64%12.05%11.80%
INCO
Columbia India Consumer ETF
-0.62%-9.68%-15.37%-15.84%-9.82%9.31%6.16%8.44%
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
-0.57%0.26%11.84%27.12%49.43%34.98%24.74%17.53%
AVES
Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF
-0.15%-3.66%3.08%6.58%30.26%16.19%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2021, Foreign's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Foreign closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.78%4.94%-6.78%0.71%3.23%
20253.02%1.94%0.51%2.04%5.37%4.08%0.10%3.42%2.60%1.45%1.08%1.94%31.15%
2024-0.86%3.63%3.29%-1.84%3.29%0.37%1.76%2.60%2.45%-3.04%0.44%-1.90%10.37%
20237.50%-3.43%1.59%1.40%-3.23%4.02%4.28%-3.60%-1.70%-2.56%7.52%3.99%15.89%
2022-1.81%-2.90%-0.25%-4.47%1.80%-6.74%1.94%-3.34%-9.03%2.75%12.04%-1.42%-12.27%
20213.00%-2.98%4.26%4.20%

Benchmark Metrics

Foreign has an annualized alpha of 4.05%, beta of 0.67, and R² of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2021.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.59%) than losses (64.30%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.05% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.67 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
4.05%
Beta
0.67
0.64
Upside Capture
71.59%
Downside Capture
64.30%

Expense Ratio

Foreign has an expense ratio of 0.32%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Foreign 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.


Foreign Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
Foreign Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Foreign Sortino Ratio Rank: 8080
Sortino Ratio Rank
Foreign Omega Ratio Rank: 8787
Omega Ratio Rank
Foreign Calmar Ratio Rank: 7272
Calmar Ratio Rank
Foreign Martin Ratio Rank: 7373
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.71

0.88

+0.83

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.33

1.37

+0.96

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.38

1.39

+0.99

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.98

6.43

+3.55


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
731.412.011.292.188.32
IQLT
iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF
621.161.701.231.937.15
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
942.523.221.563.1415.92
DBEF
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
701.361.931.291.888.20
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
791.622.211.322.439.12
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
791.542.141.322.489.91
GNR
SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF
902.122.711.412.9715.53
INCO
Columbia India Consumer ETF
4-0.56-0.720.92-0.37-1.27
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
922.182.821.443.9515.29
AVES
Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF
791.682.231.332.398.94

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Foreign Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.71
  • All Time: 0.74

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.01 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Foreign compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Foreign provided a 3.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.50%3.54%3.55%4.33%3.96%5.23%1.87%3.16%4.03%2.27%1.89%1.53%
IEFA
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
3.48%3.55%3.47%3.20%2.70%3.32%1.90%3.18%3.46%2.57%2.96%2.63%
IQLT
iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF
2.27%2.33%2.87%2.27%3.14%2.24%1.61%2.28%2.72%2.36%2.91%2.78%
LVHI
Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Dividend ETF
4.52%4.92%3.98%8.12%7.74%4.13%3.97%6.67%10.67%3.38%2.02%0.00%
DBEF
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
5.33%5.55%1.29%4.46%15.85%2.28%2.41%3.03%3.22%2.98%2.55%3.70%
IEMG
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
2.66%2.75%3.20%2.89%2.71%3.06%1.87%3.15%2.76%2.35%2.28%2.53%
IDMO
Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF
3.77%3.71%2.24%2.89%3.66%1.81%1.63%2.78%3.27%3.08%2.18%2.52%
GNR
SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF
2.30%2.76%4.73%3.37%4.37%3.44%2.78%3.84%3.51%2.40%2.06%4.59%
INCO
Columbia India Consumer ETF
0.00%0.00%2.88%3.81%10.57%6.25%0.34%0.28%0.12%0.05%0.09%0.00%
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
1.16%1.29%3.48%3.44%3.02%2.64%2.53%2.47%2.92%2.30%1.98%5.95%
AVES
Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF
3.19%3.17%4.09%3.96%3.70%0.62%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 Foreign. 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 Foreign was 24.67%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 332 trading sessions.

The current Foreign drawdown is 6.36%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-24.67%Jan 13, 2022190Oct 14, 2022332Feb 12, 2024522
-13.48%Mar 18, 202516Apr 8, 202517May 2, 202533
-9.98%Feb 26, 202617Mar 20, 2026
-8.32%Jul 15, 202416Aug 5, 202414Aug 23, 202430
-6.79%Sep 27, 202473Jan 13, 202522Feb 13, 202595

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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkINCODXJGNRLVHIADIVAVESIEMGIDMODBEFIQLTIEFAPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.410.590.540.590.630.620.670.730.780.770.760.76
INCO0.411.000.340.310.360.380.490.490.440.430.450.470.47
DXJ0.590.341.000.450.630.460.480.480.670.780.590.640.64
GNR0.540.310.451.000.640.640.700.660.650.600.690.690.73
LVHI0.590.360.630.641.000.570.590.560.690.820.730.770.77
ADIV0.630.380.460.640.571.000.860.870.670.650.760.760.88
AVES0.620.490.480.700.590.861.000.940.700.660.770.770.88
IEMG0.670.490.480.660.560.870.941.000.700.670.780.780.89
IDMO0.730.440.670.650.690.670.700.701.000.820.880.900.89
DBEF0.780.430.780.600.820.650.660.670.821.000.870.880.86
IQLT0.770.450.590.690.730.760.770.780.880.871.000.980.93
IEFA0.760.470.640.690.770.760.770.780.900.880.981.000.95
Portfolio0.760.470.640.730.770.880.880.890.890.860.930.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 1, 2021