Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Common Advice, 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 May 4, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of GBTC
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the Common Advice returned -2.03% Year-To-Date and 28.98% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 Common Advice | -0.51% | -5.23% | -2.03% | -1.35% | 23.76% | 27.47% | 15.20% | 28.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.14% | -4.01% | -3.54% | -1.39% | 23.53% | 18.49% | 11.96% | 14.16% |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -1.02% | -4.02% | 3.48% | 5.73% | 34.75% | 15.85% | 4.31% | 8.31% |
ACWX iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | -0.66% | -3.49% | 2.68% | 5.82% | 29.97% | 15.32% | 7.25% | 8.79% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -4.55% | 3.06% | 0.66% | 6.59% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.98% | 8.35% | 20.07% | 49.92% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.91% | 0.31% | 0.97% | 3.73% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.11% | -4.10% | -4.65% | -2.77% | 30.43% | 22.97% | 13.18% | 19.05% |
GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | -1.70% | -8.49% | -23.71% | -45.88% | -19.47% | 48.11% | 0.50% | 57.65% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2015, Common Advice's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.21%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2017 with a return of +44.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2017 at -13.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Common Advice closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 18, 2017 with a return of +20.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 21, 2017 at -17.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.45% | 0.21% | -5.94% | 0.48% | -2.03% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.73% | -1.69% | -1.09% | 2.67% | 4.55% | 3.53% | 1.64% | 1.62% | 5.74% | 2.16% | -0.47% | 0.28% | 24.81% |
| 2024 | 0.88% | 7.72% | 5.16% | -4.59% | 5.34% | 0.62% | 1.36% | 0.46% | 3.68% | 0.96% | 6.99% | -2.06% | 29.07% |
| 2023 | 11.39% | -3.46% | 10.35% | 0.81% | -1.72% | 8.77% | 2.38% | -1.96% | -3.28% | 7.35% | 9.07% | 7.00% | 55.53% |
| 2022 | -6.46% | -0.02% | 2.28% | -7.71% | -2.89% | -8.15% | 5.82% | -4.45% | -7.71% | 2.76% | 5.53% | -3.12% | -22.81% |
| 2021 | 0.04% | 2.22% | 3.50% | 2.86% | -3.10% | 0.67% | 3.12% | 2.79% | -4.86% | 8.95% | -1.24% | -0.38% | 14.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Common Advice has an annualized alpha of 19.50%, beta of 0.71, and R² of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 05, 2015.
- This portfolio captured 131.61% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 61.75% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- R² of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 19.50%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.31
- Upside Capture
- 131.61%
- Downside Capture
- 61.75%
Expense Ratio
Common Advice has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
Common Advice ranks 47 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 | 1.29 | 0.88 | +0.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.88 | 1.37 | +0.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.79 | 1.39 | +0.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.65 | 6.43 | +0.22 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.97 | 1.48 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 7.13 |
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 77 | 1.62 | 2.21 | 1.32 | 2.43 | 9.12 |
ACWX iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | 76 | 1.58 | 2.17 | 1.32 | 2.42 | 9.10 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 15 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 78 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 47 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 58 | 1.04 | 1.62 | 1.23 | 1.93 | 7.00 |
GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | 20 | -0.54 | -0.53 | 0.94 | -0.45 | -0.95 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Common Advice provided a 1.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.26% | 1.25% | 1.30% | 1.28% | 1.30% | 1.02% | 1.13% | 1.37% | 1.52% | 1.87% | 1.46% | 1.47% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 1.22% | 1.17% | 1.30% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.20% | 1.57% | 1.85% | 2.21% | 1.75% | 2.01% | 2.27% |
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% |
ACWX iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | 2.75% | 2.82% | 2.97% | 2.96% | 2.68% | 2.74% | 1.88% | 3.22% | 2.60% | 2.40% | 2.77% | 2.51% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.92% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
GBTC Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.61% | 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 Common Advice. 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 Common Advice was 42.82%, occurring on Dec 24, 2018. Recovery took 471 trading sessions.
The current Common Advice drawdown is 8.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.82% | Dec 19, 2017 | 255 | Dec 24, 2018 | 471 | Nov 5, 2020 | 726 |
| -30.5% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | 264 | Nov 2, 2023 | 498 |
| -21.29% | Sep 1, 2017 | 9 | Sep 14, 2017 | 36 | Nov 3, 2017 | 45 |
| -14.37% | May 6, 2015 | 78 | Aug 25, 2015 | 137 | Mar 11, 2016 | 215 |
| -12.72% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 56 |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.88, 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 | BND | GLD | GBTC | VNQ | IEMG | QQQ | ACWX | IVV | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.25 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.91 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| BND | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.03 | 0.24 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| GLD | 0.02 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.19 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| GBTC | 0.25 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.76 |
| VNQ | 0.59 | 0.24 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.52 | 0.59 | 0.44 |
| IEMG | 0.69 | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.41 | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.90 | 0.69 | 0.57 |
| QQQ | 0.91 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.26 | 0.45 | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.91 | 0.67 |
| ACWX | 0.80 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.52 | 0.90 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.63 |
| IVV | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.25 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.91 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.68 |
| Portfolio | 0.68 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 0.76 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 1.00 |