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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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Foreign | 0.78% | -2.09% | 9.56% | 11.69% | 24.47% | 19.72% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ADIV SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 0.43% | -2.41% | 4.50% | 4.87% | 14.36% | 15.97% | 5.91% | — |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 0.64% | -4.21% | 11.39% | 13.83% | 28.23% | 18.05% | — | — |
DBEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | 0.82% | 1.44% | 9.52% | 11.55% | 22.84% | 17.58% | 12.96% | 12.28% |
DXJ WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 0.39% | 2.00% | 17.86% | 21.01% | 51.36% | 31.77% | 25.93% | 18.23% |
GNR SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.18% | -2.80% | 15.95% | 20.08% | 37.42% | 13.57% | 9.11% | 10.53% |
IDMO Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | 0.67% | -3.78% | 5.33% | 8.93% | 19.27% | 24.47% | 15.15% | 12.02% |
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 0.63% | -1.17% | 7.49% | 10.04% | 19.61% | 16.13% | 7.82% | 9.37% |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 1.70% | -3.66% | 18.97% | 20.80% | 40.80% | 20.51% | 6.57% | 9.88% |
INCO Columbia India Consumer ETF | -0.65% | -6.27% | -12.41% | -10.02% | -12.31% | 6.45% | 5.53% | 8.31% |
IQLT iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | 0.87% | -1.86% | 6.95% | 9.15% | 15.00% | 13.81% | 6.84% | 9.47% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2021, Foreign's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.78% | 4.94% | -6.78% | 6.88% | 2.50% | -2.44% | 9.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.02% | 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% |
| 2023 | 7.50% | -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% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | 3.00% | -2.98% | 4.26% | 4.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
Foreign has an annualized alpha of 3.54%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (69.41%) than losses (64.44%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.54% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.68 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
- 3.54%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 69.41%
- Downside Capture
- 64.44%
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 33 for risk / return — below 33% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Foreign and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.79 | 1.94 | -0.15 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.44 | 2.63 | -0.19 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.35 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.46 | 2.59 | -0.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.50 | 11.84 | -2.35 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADIV SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 32 | 1.04 | 1.50 | 1.19 | 1.42 | 4.66 |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 50 | 1.59 | 2.12 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 8.06 |
DBEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | 60 | 1.83 | 2.56 | 1.34 | 2.44 | 10.24 |
DXJ WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 90 | 2.94 | 3.96 | 1.53 | 4.70 | 18.34 |
GNR SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 80 | 2.23 | 2.86 | 1.39 | 4.72 | 18.00 |
IDMO Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | 36 | 1.12 | 1.67 | 1.21 | 1.57 | 6.49 |
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 40 | 1.30 | 1.88 | 1.24 | 1.71 | 6.52 |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 67 | 1.99 | 2.58 | 1.38 | 3.10 | 11.68 |
INCO Columbia India Consumer ETF | 3 | -0.73 | -0.99 | 0.89 | -0.58 | -1.46 |
IQLT iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | 32 | 1.03 | 1.52 | 1.18 | 1.45 | 5.50 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Foreign provided a 3.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.38% | 3.54% | 3.55% | 4.33% | 3.96% | 5.23% | 1.87% | 3.16% | 4.03% | 2.27% | 1.89% | 1.53% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ADIV SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 2.88% | 2.77% | 4.83% | 4.55% | 2.98% | 13.85% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 2.95% | 3.17% | 4.09% | 3.96% | 3.70% | 0.62% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DBEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | 5.07% | 5.55% | 1.29% | 4.46% | 15.85% | 2.28% | 2.41% | 3.03% | 3.22% | 2.98% | 2.55% | 3.70% |
DXJ WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 1.10% | 1.29% | 3.48% | 3.44% | 3.02% | 2.64% | 2.53% | 2.47% | 2.92% | 2.30% | 1.98% | 5.95% |
GNR SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 2.56% | 2.76% | 4.73% | 3.37% | 4.37% | 3.44% | 2.78% | 3.84% | 3.51% | 2.40% | 2.06% | 4.59% |
IDMO Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | 3.61% | 3.71% | 2.24% | 2.89% | 3.66% | 1.81% | 1.63% | 2.78% | 3.27% | 3.08% | 2.18% | 2.52% |
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.30% | 3.55% | 3.47% | 3.20% | 2.70% | 3.32% | 1.90% | 3.18% | 3.46% | 2.57% | 2.96% | 2.63% |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 2.31% | 2.75% | 3.20% | 2.89% | 2.71% | 3.06% | 1.87% | 3.15% | 2.76% | 2.35% | 2.28% | 2.53% |
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% |
IQLT iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | 2.18% | 2.33% | 2.87% | 2.27% | 3.14% | 2.24% | 1.61% | 2.28% | 2.72% | 2.36% | 2.91% | 2.78% |
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 3.54%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -24.67%Oct 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.48%Apr 2025 | 21d | 24d | 1mo 15dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.98%Mar 2026 | 22d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.32%Aug 2024 | 21d | 18d | 1mo 9dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -6.79%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 1d | 4mo 19dSep 2024 - Feb 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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.10 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.10, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Foreign correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 30, 2021 | 0.76 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DBEF has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.78, while INCO has the lowest at 0.42.
Asset Correlations Table
| INCO | DXJ | GNR | LVHI | ADIV | AVES | IEMG | IDMO | DBEF | IQLT | IEFA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCO | 1.00 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| DXJ | 0.35 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.67 | 0.77 | 0.59 | 0.64 |
| GNR | 0.31 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.68 |
| LVHI | 0.36 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.69 | 0.81 | 0.73 | 0.76 |
| ADIV | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.63 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| AVES | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| IEMG | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 0.87 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 0.78 |
| IDMO | 0.45 | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.88 | 0.90 |
| DBEF | 0.44 | 0.77 | 0.60 | 0.81 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.88 |
| IQLT | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| IEFA | 0.48 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.90 | 0.88 | 0.98 | 1.00 |
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