Dave Ramsey
Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dave Ramsey, 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.
The earliest data available for this chart is Nov 29, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VTIAX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 25, 2025, the Dave Ramsey returned -4.92% Year-To-Date and 8.77% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| YTD | 1M | 6M | 1Y | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | -6.06% | -3.27% | -4.87% | 9.44% | 14.30% | 10.11% |
| Dave Ramsey | -4.72% | -3.32% | -4.14% | 7.59% | 13.94% | 8.77% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | -5.69% | -3.19% | -4.25% | 10.89% | 16.03% | 12.05% |
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | -3.44% | -3.25% | -3.49% | 7.47% | 13.48% | 8.64% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | -10.18% | -5.48% | -8.32% | 1.36% | 13.18% | 7.36% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 7.60% | 0.35% | 3.48% | 11.04% | 10.91% | 4.72% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Dave Ramsey, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.56% | -2.00% | -4.66% | -1.54% | -4.72% | ||||||||
| 2024 | -0.72% | 5.10% | 3.76% | -4.67% | 3.99% | 0.68% | 3.51% | 1.87% | 2.25% | -1.20% | 6.95% | -4.89% | 17.09% |
| 2023 | 8.03% | -2.69% | 0.25% | 0.25% | -1.53% | 7.34% | 3.82% | -3.04% | -4.84% | -3.94% | 9.30% | 6.73% | 19.86% |
| 2022 | -6.35% | -1.45% | 2.31% | -8.10% | 0.15% | -8.88% | 8.94% | -3.38% | -9.59% | 8.11% | 6.36% | -5.24% | -17.90% |
| 2021 | 0.11% | 4.31% | 2.68% | 4.48% | 0.89% | 1.55% | 0.54% | 2.57% | -3.94% | 5.75% | -2.66% | 4.00% | 21.72% |
| 2020 | -1.12% | -8.27% | -17.08% | 12.97% | 6.17% | 2.44% | 5.35% | 4.94% | -2.76% | -0.73% | 13.23% | 5.14% | 17.41% |
| 2019 | 9.67% | 3.69% | 0.80% | 3.65% | -6.39% | 6.87% | 0.85% | -2.66% | 1.92% | 1.91% | 3.27% | 2.81% | 28.66% |
| 2018 | 4.56% | -4.13% | -0.59% | 0.29% | 2.22% | 0.28% | 2.69% | 2.52% | -0.35% | -8.39% | 2.05% | -9.20% | -8.76% |
| 2017 | 2.43% | 2.88% | 0.43% | 1.21% | 0.84% | 1.05% | 1.94% | -0.21% | 2.70% | 1.81% | 2.71% | 1.03% | 20.47% |
| 2016 | -6.48% | 0.15% | 7.77% | 1.10% | 1.36% | -0.04% | 4.45% | 0.37% | 0.46% | -2.77% | 4.28% | 1.59% | 12.17% |
| 2015 | -1.92% | 5.80% | -0.29% | 0.59% | 1.01% | -1.75% | 0.69% | -5.95% | -3.61% | 6.64% | 0.42% | -2.66% | -1.73% |
| 2014 | -3.03% | 5.25% | 0.14% | -0.40% | 1.93% | 3.03% | -2.68% | 3.87% | -3.64% | 2.73% | 1.72% | -0.33% | 8.45% |
Expense Ratio
Dave Ramsey has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of Dave Ramsey is 30, indicating average performance compared to other portfolios on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.54 | 0.87 | 1.13 | 0.56 | 2.29 |
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.43 | 0.72 | 1.10 | 0.41 | 1.58 |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.03 | 0.20 | 1.03 | 0.03 | 0.09 |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.69 | 1.04 | 1.14 | 0.82 | 2.53 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
Dave Ramsey provided a 1.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.90% | 1.84% | 1.93% | 1.96% | 1.66% | 1.55% | 1.94% | 2.18% | 1.81% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 1.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VFIAX Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.37% | 1.24% | 1.45% | 1.68% | 1.24% | 1.53% | 1.87% | 2.05% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% | 1.85% |
VIMAX Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.62% | 1.48% | 1.51% | 1.59% | 1.11% | 1.44% | 1.47% | 1.82% | 1.35% | 1.45% | 1.47% | 1.29% |
VSMAX Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.57% | 1.30% | 1.55% | 1.54% | 1.24% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.67% | 1.35% | 1.49% | 1.48% | 1.43% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.05% | 3.33% | 3.21% | 3.05% | 3.05% | 2.10% | 3.04% | 3.17% | 2.74% | 2.93% | 2.84% | 3.40% |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dave Ramsey. 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 Dave Ramsey was 37.32%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.
The current Dave Ramsey drawdown is 9.95%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.32% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 137 |
| -25.79% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 339 | Feb 22, 2024 | 568 |
| -24.6% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 238 | Sep 13, 2012 | 346 |
| -20.54% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 86 | Apr 30, 2019 | 166 |
| -19.3% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 126 | Aug 11, 2016 | 309 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Dave Ramsey volatility is 13.31%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| ^GSPC | VTIAX | VSMAX | VFIAX | VIMAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ^GSPC | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.96 |
| VTIAX | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| VSMAX | 0.88 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.96 | 0.96 |
| VFIAX | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.96 |
| VIMAX | 0.93 | 0.80 | 0.96 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.86 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.98 | 1.00 |