Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Value vs. 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 23, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of AVLV
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Value vs. Dividends | 0.30% | -2.81% | 5.17% | 6.73% | 22.10% | 14.65% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 0.16% | -3.37% | 3.71% | 6.17% | 20.60% | 14.94% | 10.95% | 11.89% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.16% | -3.84% | -1.33% | -0.02% | 16.93% | 13.72% | 9.86% | 12.36% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.16% | -2.29% | 12.35% | 13.59% | 18.75% | 11.70% | 8.35% | 12.30% |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 0.16% | -3.47% | 1.76% | 3.66% | 20.35% | 14.42% | 10.17% | 12.88% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.55% | -4.61% | 7.09% | 6.89% | 4.60% | 7.52% | 7.37% | 7.77% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.97% | -3.13% | -1.30% | 24.10% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.68% | -1.17% | 9.54% | 11.38% | 38.64% | 16.21% | 10.57% | — |
AVLV Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | -0.01% | -2.32% | 7.14% | 12.10% | 32.41% | 18.05% | — | — |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.50% | -1.28% | 9.31% | 5.76% | 20.78% | 14.75% | 11.01% | 9.89% |
RPV Invesco S&P 500® Pure Value ETF | 0.45% | -2.44% | 4.76% | 8.43% | 24.03% | 15.13% | 10.19% | 10.50% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2021, Value vs. Dividends's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Value vs. Dividends closed higher 52% 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 -5.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.69% | 4.40% | -4.18% | 0.42% | 5.17% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.99% | 0.25% | -2.90% | -2.88% | 3.71% | 2.90% | 0.91% | 3.45% | 1.51% | -0.15% | 2.62% | -0.22% | 12.59% |
| 2024 | -0.06% | 3.09% | 4.74% | -3.68% | 3.94% | -0.69% | 5.03% | 2.13% | 1.71% | -1.05% | 6.50% | -5.82% | 16.17% |
| 2023 | 4.38% | -3.29% | -0.46% | 1.05% | -3.84% | 6.36% | 3.94% | -3.01% | -4.12% | -2.81% | 7.21% | 5.76% | 10.61% |
| 2022 | -2.80% | -1.16% | 3.59% | -4.71% | 1.93% | -8.03% | 6.37% | -2.27% | -8.88% | 10.43% | 6.18% | -4.26% | -5.47% |
| 2021 | -1.77% | 5.25% | -1.94% | 6.51% | 7.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
Value vs. Dividends has an annualized alpha of 3.18%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.57%) than losses (82.82%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.18% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.18%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 87.57%
- Downside Capture
- 82.82%
Expense Ratio
Value vs. Dividends has an expense ratio of 0.12%, 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
Value vs. Dividends ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.17 | 0.88 | +0.29 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.71 | 1.37 | +0.34 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.58 | 1.39 | +0.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.56 | 6.43 | +1.13 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 54 | 1.09 | 1.57 | 1.23 | 1.48 | 6.62 |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 42 | 0.84 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 5.41 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 40 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 1.19 | 1.09 | 3.69 |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 56 | 1.11 | 1.61 | 1.24 | 1.52 | 6.97 |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 19 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 1.07 | 0.51 | 1.24 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 52 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 62 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 1.90 | 7.48 |
AVLV Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 68 | 1.31 | 1.88 | 1.29 | 1.84 | 8.79 |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 61 | 1.27 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 2.24 | 5.38 |
RPV Invesco S&P 500® Pure Value ETF | 55 | 1.10 | 1.62 | 1.22 | 1.64 | 6.58 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Value vs. Dividends provided a 2.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.00% | 2.11% | 2.19% | 2.36% | 2.32% | 1.80% | 2.00% | 1.92% | 2.09% | 1.81% | 1.92% | 2.10% |
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VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 2.02% | 2.05% | 2.31% | 2.46% | 2.52% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 2.50% | 2.73% | 2.29% | 2.44% | 2.60% |
VIG Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 1.60% | 1.62% | 1.73% | 1.88% | 1.96% | 1.55% | 1.63% | 1.71% | 2.08% | 1.88% | 2.14% | 2.34% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.45% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
DGRO iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 2.09% | 2.09% | 2.26% | 2.45% | 2.34% | 1.93% | 2.30% | 2.21% | 2.44% | 2.03% | 2.27% | 2.52% |
VDC Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 2.14% | 2.26% | 2.33% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 2.14% | 2.50% | 2.44% | 2.78% | 2.52% | 2.39% | 2.55% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.39% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVLV Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | 1.20% | 1.33% | 1.58% | 1.85% | 2.00% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.57% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
RPV Invesco S&P 500® Pure Value ETF | 2.41% | 2.50% | 2.16% | 2.38% | 2.29% | 1.92% | 2.11% | 2.28% | 2.49% | 1.73% | 1.73% | 2.39% |
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 Value vs. 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 Value vs. Dividends was 17.03%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current Value vs. Dividends drawdown is 3.78%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.03% | Apr 21, 2022 | 113 | Sep 30, 2022 | 202 | Jul 24, 2023 | 315 |
| -15.8% | Dec 2, 2024 | 87 | Apr 8, 2025 | 72 | Jul 23, 2025 | 159 |
| -11.16% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 32 | Dec 13, 2023 | 95 |
| -7.48% | Jan 5, 2022 | 34 | Feb 23, 2022 | 39 | Apr 20, 2022 | 73 |
| -6.2% | Mar 2, 2026 | 15 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 10 assets, with an effective number of assets of 10.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | XLU | VDC | AVUV | VTI | RPV | SCHD | AVLV | VIG | VTV | DGRO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.74 | 0.99 | 0.68 | 0.71 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.81 | 0.85 | 0.84 |
| XLU | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 0.35 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.52 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.59 |
| VDC | 0.48 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.56 | 0.68 | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| AVUV | 0.74 | 0.35 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 0.86 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 0.77 | 0.83 | 0.81 | 0.88 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.86 |
| RPV | 0.68 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.86 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.77 | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.91 |
| SCHD | 0.71 | 0.52 | 0.68 | 0.80 | 0.72 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.93 | 0.92 | 0.93 |
| AVLV | 0.87 | 0.40 | 0.51 | 0.91 | 0.89 | 0.87 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.91 | 0.90 | 0.93 |
| VIG | 0.90 | 0.52 | 0.66 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.97 | 0.93 |
| VTV | 0.81 | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.98 |
| DGRO | 0.85 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.97 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.84 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.00 |