Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60% |
IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | 20% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 10% |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 10% |
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index · Rebalance: Every 3 months
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Diversified Equity, 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
As of Aug 2, 2026, the Diversified Equity returned 12.36% Year-To-Date and 13.43% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.70% | 0.09% | 7.94% | 9.41% | 20.07% | 17.84% | 11.25% | 13.26% | 8.09% |
Portfolio Diversified Equity | 0.33% | -0.01% | 9.35% | 12.36% | 23.63% | 17.35% | 11.15% | 13.43% | 9.53% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | -0.62% | 1.16% | 6.46% | 11.69% | 25.09% | 16.41% | 9.23% | 9.47% | 6.58% |
IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | -0.11% | -1.08% | 10.14% | 14.60% | 22.81% | 13.01% | 8.44% | 11.03% | 9.85% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | -0.03% | -0.70% | 15.04% | 21.59% | 35.87% | 13.39% | 7.39% | 10.86% | 10.14% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.69% | 0.25% | 8.53% | 10.13% | 21.55% | 19.40% | 12.82% | 15.11% | 8.45% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 17, 2001, Diversified Equity's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Diversified Equity closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.75% | 1.03% | -5.26% | 9.44% | 4.03% | 0.74% | -0.39% | 12.36% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.14% | -1.88% | -4.98% | -0.97% | 5.78% | 4.48% | 1.56% | 3.08% | 2.53% | 1.36% | 0.90% | 0.30% | 15.88% |
| 2024 | 0.17% | 4.92% | 3.78% | -4.50% | 4.94% | 1.42% | 3.21% | 1.55% | 1.67% | -1.50% | 6.43% | -3.99% | 18.91% |
| 2023 | 7.46% | -2.32% | 1.35% | 0.81% | -0.95% | 7.04% | 3.60% | -2.38% | -4.83% | -3.26% | 8.85% | 6.28% | 22.49% |
| 2022 | -5.71% | -1.72% | 2.58% | -8.19% | 0.73% | -8.66% | 9.25% | -4.14% | -9.29% | 8.82% | 6.22% | -5.35% | -16.53% |
| 2021 | 0.22% | 4.06% | 4.28% | 4.54% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.37% | 2.55% | -4.19% | 6.06% | -1.72% | 4.65% | 26.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Diversified Equity has an annualized alpha of 1.78%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 17, 2001.
- This portfolio captured 107.27% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.73% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.97, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.78%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 107.27%
- Downside Capture
- 98.73%
Expense Ratio
Diversified Equity has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
Diversified Equity ranks 58 for risk / return — above 58% of Portfolios peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is near the middle of the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Diversified Equity 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 | 1.66 | 1.42 | +0.24 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.34 | 1.98 | +0.36 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.25 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.53 | 2.00 | +0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.03 | 8.49 | +2.54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 66 | 1.58 | 2.26 | 1.28 | 2.18 | 8.23 |
IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 61 | 1.34 | 2.00 | 1.24 | 2.39 | 8.69 |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 85 | 1.95 | 2.87 | 1.34 | 3.89 | 13.29 |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 66 | 1.53 | 2.12 | 1.27 | 2.21 | 9.43 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Diversified Equity provided a 1.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.32% | 1.46% | 1.57% | 1.59% | 1.75% | 1.44% | 1.52% | 1.89% | 2.16% | 1.67% | 1.95% | 2.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 3.19% | 3.38% | 3.24% | 2.98% | 2.69% | 3.33% | 2.13% | 3.10% | 3.39% | 2.57% | 3.07% | 2.76% |
IJH iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 1.18% | 1.36% | 1.33% | 1.46% | 1.68% | 1.18% | 1.28% | 1.63% | 1.72% | 1.19% | 1.60% | 1.56% |
IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 1.13% | 1.44% | 2.05% | 1.31% | 1.41% | 1.53% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.58% | 1.20% | 1.22% | 1.48% |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 1.09% | 1.17% | 1.30% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.20% | 1.57% | 1.85% | 2.21% | 1.75% | 2.01% | 2.27% |
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 Diversified Equity. 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 Diversified Equity was 55.84%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 760 trading sessions.
The current Diversified Equity drawdown is 0.73%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-55.84%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 3y 5d | 4y 5moOct 2007 - Mar 2012 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-36.07%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 10dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-31.61%Oct 2002 | 6mo 23d | 1y 2mo | 1y 9moMar 2002 - Dec 2003 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-24.32%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-20.48%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 6mo 11d | 9mo 15dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.38, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.04 | 1.03 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.03, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios. The holdings provided limited volatility reduction when combined.
Diversified Equity correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most. | 0.96 |
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history. | 0.95 |
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period. | 0.97 |
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions. | 0.97 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 17, 2001 | 0.97 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. IVV has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while EFA has the lowest at 0.81.
Asset Correlations Table
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