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Dave Ramsey
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Asset Allocation


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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.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the Dave Ramsey returned 12.98% Year-To-Date and 12.13% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Dave Ramsey
0.49%2.58%12.98%13.14%26.54%19.39%9.54%12.13%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.42%2.62%11.34%11.02%27.87%22.67%13.97%15.53%
VIMAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.83%3.91%10.92%10.27%18.77%17.06%8.03%11.56%
VSMAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.71%2.48%14.97%14.31%28.55%17.69%7.26%11.26%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.02%1.38%14.52%16.81%30.97%19.54%8.45%9.69%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, Dave Ramsey's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Dave Ramsey closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.48%2.69%-6.21%8.74%3.58%0.64%12.98%
20253.61%-1.56%-3.84%-0.26%5.49%4.30%1.30%3.07%2.45%0.79%0.60%0.63%17.49%
2024-1.14%4.82%3.71%-4.41%3.92%0.22%3.71%1.87%2.31%-1.69%6.17%-4.88%14.79%
20238.20%-2.89%0.35%0.34%-1.89%7.03%3.89%-3.33%-4.65%-4.05%9.20%6.82%19.06%
2022-5.95%-1.55%1.85%-7.83%0.33%-8.85%8.26%-3.42%-9.66%7.48%7.31%-4.79%-17.53%
20210.13%4.13%2.50%4.25%1.17%1.27%0.24%2.45%-3.84%5.29%-2.97%3.99%19.74%

Benchmark Metrics

Dave Ramsey has an annualized alpha of -0.87%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.

  • This portfolio participated in 103.26% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 97.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.94, 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
-0.87%
Beta
0.98
0.94
Upside Capture
97.36%
Downside Capture
103.26%

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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Dave Ramsey ranks 40 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.


Dave Ramsey Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
Dave Ramsey Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3636
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Dave Ramsey Sortino Ratio Rank: 3737
Sortino Ratio Rank
Dave Ramsey Omega Ratio Rank: 3636
Omega Ratio Rank
Dave Ramsey Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
Dave Ramsey Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
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 Dave Ramsey and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.15

2.01

+0.15

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.99

2.71

+0.28

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.39

1.36

+0.02

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.01

2.69

+0.33

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

12.75

12.34

+0.40


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
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
722.413.291.443.2215.04
VIMAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
371.592.281.282.419.15
VSMAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
531.842.621.323.3412.32
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
582.233.041.412.8111.08

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.

Dave Ramsey Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.15
  • 5-Year: 0.58
  • 10-Year: 0.68
  • All Time: 0.66

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Dave Ramsey 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

Dave Ramsey provided a 1.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.54%1.78%1.84%1.93%1.96%1.66%1.55%1.94%2.17%1.80%1.97%1.97%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.02%1.12%1.24%1.45%1.68%1.24%1.53%1.87%2.05%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VIMAX
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.34%1.51%1.48%1.50%1.59%1.11%1.44%1.47%1.82%1.35%1.45%1.47%
VSMAX
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.18%1.33%1.30%1.56%1.54%1.24%1.14%1.39%1.67%1.35%1.49%1.48%
VTIAX
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.62%3.15%3.33%3.22%3.04%3.05%2.10%3.04%3.16%2.73%2.93%2.84%

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 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 37.04%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current Dave Ramsey drawdown is 0.18%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-37.04%Mar 2020
1mo 2d5mo 13d
6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020
Bear market2022
-26.25%Oct 2022
11mo 9d1y 4mo
2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024
2011 bear market2011
-24.60%Oct 2011
5mo 4d11mo 16d
1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-20.00%Dec 2018
3mo 26d4mo 10d
8mo 6dAug 2018 - May 2019
2016 correction2016
-19.79%Feb 2016
8mo 25d6mo 14d
1y 3moMay 2015 - Aug 2016

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.07

1.07

1.05

1.04

1.04

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Dave Ramsey correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Dave Ramsey has a 0.90 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

0.90

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.90

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.93

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.94

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 30, 2010

0.95


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VFIAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while VTIAX has the lowest at 0.81.

VTIAX
0.81
VSMAX
0.87
VIMAX
0.92
VFIAX
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Dave Ramsey. VIMAX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.98, while VTIAX has the lowest at 0.88.

VTIAX
0.88
VFIAX
0.95
VSMAX
0.96
VIMAX
0.98

Asset Correlations Table

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

VTIAXVSMAXVFIAXVIMAX
VTIAX1.000.760.810.79
VSMAX0.761.000.870.96
VFIAX0.810.871.000.93
VIMAX0.790.960.931.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Nov 30, 2010
Diversification Analysis

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