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2 fund dimensional
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


BIV 10.00%DFAW 90.00%BondBondEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2 fund dimensional, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%-0.93%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
2 fund dimensional
0.51%0.78%10.98%11.71%26.82%
BIV
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF
-0.13%0.26%-0.06%0.31%4.61%4.62%0.16%1.89%
DFAW
Dimensional World Equity ETF
0.57%0.83%12.17%12.94%29.40%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2023, 2 fund dimensional's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, 2 fund dimensional closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.11%2.64%-5.57%7.73%3.70%-0.60%10.98%
20253.14%-1.13%-3.11%-0.74%5.46%4.38%1.24%3.17%2.38%1.07%1.14%1.19%19.42%
2024-0.40%3.74%3.57%-3.88%4.26%0.89%3.19%1.58%1.91%-1.92%4.71%-3.93%14.05%
20230.17%-3.15%8.15%5.75%10.96%

Benchmark Metrics

2 fund dimensional has an annualized alpha of 2.32%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2023.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.50%) than losses (81.08%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.32% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.32%
Beta
0.82
0.90
Upside Capture
86.50%
Downside Capture
81.08%

Expense Ratio

2 fund dimensional has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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

2 fund dimensional ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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.


2 fund dimensional Risk / Return Rank: 6666
Overall Rank
2 fund dimensional Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
2 fund dimensional Sortino Ratio Rank: 6767
Sortino Ratio Rank
2 fund dimensional Omega Ratio Rank: 6868
Omega Ratio Rank
2 fund dimensional Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
2 fund dimensional Martin Ratio Rank: 6868
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 2 fund dimensional 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.20

1.86

+0.34

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.04

2.53

+0.51

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.40

1.34

+0.07

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.10

2.53

+0.57

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

13.50

11.37

+2.13


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BIV
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF
31
1.071.611.191.363.90
DFAW
Dimensional World Equity ETF
76
2.213.021.403.1413.69

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current 2 fund dimensional Sharpe ratio is 2.20 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 2 fund dimensional 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

2 fund dimensional provided a 1.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.82%1.94%1.70%0.69%0.24%0.34%0.30%0.27%0.29%0.27%0.30%0.30%
BIV
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF
4.21%4.01%3.79%3.09%2.41%3.42%2.95%2.75%2.88%2.69%3.01%3.02%
DFAW
Dimensional World Equity ETF
1.55%1.71%1.47%0.42%0.00%0.00%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 2 fund dimensional. 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 2 fund dimensional was 15.28%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 41 trading sessions.

The current 2 fund dimensional drawdown is 1.00%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2025 selloff2025
-15.28%Apr 2025
4mo 4d1mo 29d
6mo 3dDec 2024 - Jun 2025
2026 pullback2026
-8.21%Mar 2026
1mo 2d17d
1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-6.94%Aug 2024
19d18d
1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024
2023 pullback2023
-5.50%Oct 2023
15d18d
1mo 3dOct 2023 - Nov 2023
2024 pullback2024
-4.93%Apr 2024
18d25d
1mo 13dApr 2024 - May 2024

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.22, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.02

1.03

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.03, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

2 fund dimensional correlation to the S&P 500 Index

2 fund dimensional has a 0.92 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.92

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 27, 2023

0.92


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DFAW has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.92, while BIV has the lowest at 0.22.

BIV
0.22
DFAW
0.92

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 2 fund dimensional. DFAW has the highest portfolio correlation at 1.00, while BIV has the lowest at 0.29.

BIV
0.29
DFAW
1.00

Asset Correlations Table

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

BIVDFAW
BIV1.000.26
DFAW0.261.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 27, 2023
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