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Initial Global Mix
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Initial Global Mix, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOOG

Returns By Period

As of Apr 3, 2026, the Initial Global Mix returned -3.83% Year-To-Date and 23.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Initial Global Mix
0.22%-2.60%-3.83%-2.18%12.79%24.74%20.35%23.02%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
-1.94%-8.32%8.34%21.05%49.18%32.68%21.72%14.14%
VOOG
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
0.12%-3.27%-6.87%-5.34%22.22%22.10%12.49%15.90%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.98%0.31%0.85%4.27%3.53%0.30%1.70%
TCS.NS
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
0.00%-9.49%-26.28%-19.66%-35.37%-10.31%-7.41%5.29%
HCLTECH.NS
HCL Technologies Limited
3.44%1.11%-15.49%-2.09%-12.36%8.03%5.98%11.97%
ITC.NS
ITC Limited
0.42%-8.08%-28.03%-29.43%-31.13%-7.36%6.02%3.49%
BYDDY
BYD Company Limited ADR
-0.08%10.09%9.91%-7.57%-17.36%11.74%12.74%22.54%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.93%-1.47%-4.88%-6.08%60.69%85.17%66.71%70.07%
NATCOPHARM.NS
Natco Pharma Limited
2.59%6.22%10.55%22.37%18.53%17.04%0.01%6.46%
MANAPPURAM.NS
Manappuram Finance Limited
0.18%-10.34%-19.45%-14.19%1.76%24.04%7.31%20.20%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, Initial Global Mix's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was May 2012 at -9.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Initial Global Mix closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 6, 2011 at -10.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.41%-0.71%-4.95%1.49%-3.83%
20250.02%1.88%1.28%1.78%5.52%3.85%-1.03%-0.29%3.89%2.67%-0.68%0.51%20.96%
20241.26%6.78%3.81%0.02%4.26%6.15%3.60%2.78%3.51%-0.12%0.61%-0.08%37.50%
202311.62%-1.39%8.18%2.51%4.97%4.81%4.58%-1.26%-3.48%-0.63%4.35%4.52%45.07%
2022-6.66%-0.56%2.81%-6.63%0.59%-2.53%5.44%-5.43%-8.47%2.21%8.79%-5.30%-16.04%
20210.54%-3.27%-0.46%1.96%5.98%6.25%2.33%5.18%-2.50%6.01%4.40%-0.97%27.83%

Benchmark Metrics

Initial Global Mix has an annualized alpha of 9.88%, beta of 0.64, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.53%) than losses (58.42%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.88% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.64 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
9.88%
Beta
0.64
0.53
Upside Capture
93.53%
Downside Capture
58.42%

Expense Ratio

Initial Global Mix 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

Initial Global Mix ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


Initial Global Mix Risk / Return Rank: 1818
Overall Rank
Initial Global Mix Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1818
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Initial Global Mix Sortino Ratio Rank: 1717
Sortino Ratio Rank
Initial Global Mix Omega Ratio Rank: 1616
Omega Ratio Rank
Initial Global Mix Calmar Ratio Rank: 1818
Calmar Ratio Rank
Initial Global Mix Martin Ratio Rank: 2020
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.83

0.88

-0.06

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.27

1.37

-0.10

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.13

1.39

-0.26

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.36

6.43

-2.08


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

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
801.782.211.332.589.32
VOOG
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
561.001.561.221.706.51
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
481.001.421.181.714.64
TCS.NS
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
2-1.61-2.380.72-0.93-2.05
HCLTECH.NS
HCL Technologies Limited
17-0.51-0.600.93-0.61-1.27
ITC.NS
ITC Limited
3-1.58-2.240.72-0.80-1.84
BYDDY
BYD Company Limited ADR
24-0.41-0.330.96-0.43-0.64
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
811.472.171.273.027.54
NATCOPHARM.NS
Natco Pharma Limited
540.501.031.120.721.19
MANAPPURAM.NS
Manappuram Finance Limited
400.060.321.040.100.32

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.

Initial Global Mix Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.83
  • 5-Year: 1.31
  • 10-Year: 1.47
  • All Time: 1.20

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Initial Global Mix 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

Initial Global Mix provided a 1.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.45%1.25%1.08%1.33%1.16%1.00%1.14%1.04%0.96%1.06%1.27%1.26%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VOOG
Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
0.53%0.49%0.49%1.12%0.93%0.53%0.88%1.26%1.34%1.32%1.47%1.56%
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%
TCS.NS
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
4.45%3.99%1.83%3.08%1.38%0.94%1.40%3.33%1.19%0.00%0.00%0.00%
HCLTECH.NS
HCL Technologies Limited
3.77%2.96%2.81%3.41%4.63%2.27%1.06%0.70%0.83%1.79%2.91%2.10%
ITC.NS
ITC Limited
4.90%3.56%2.95%3.48%3.60%5.12%5.04%2.51%1.90%1.87%2.44%1.98%
BYDDY
BYD Company Limited ADR
1.32%1.45%1.26%0.60%0.07%0.07%0.03%0.47%0.28%0.52%1.92%0.00%
NVDA
NVIDIA Corporation
0.02%0.02%0.03%0.03%0.11%0.05%0.12%0.27%0.46%0.29%0.45%1.20%
NATCOPHARM.NS
Natco Pharma Limited
0.47%0.55%0.41%1.17%1.11%0.39%0.91%1.18%1.25%0.75%0.35%0.17%
MANAPPURAM.NS
Manappuram Finance Limited
0.76%0.81%2.07%1.83%2.58%1.76%1.03%1.24%2.26%1.62%2.82%6.11%

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 Initial Global Mix. 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 Initial Global Mix was 24.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.

The current Initial Global Mix drawdown is 7.85%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-24.64%Feb 21, 202022Mar 23, 202052Jun 5, 202074
-23.81%Nov 22, 2021234Oct 14, 2022145May 8, 2023379
-23.73%Feb 22, 2011159Oct 3, 2011334Jan 9, 2013493
-14.51%Jan 29, 2018235Dec 24, 201881Apr 17, 2019316
-13.29%May 25, 201567Aug 25, 201539Oct 19, 2015106

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 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.99, 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

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

BenchmarkBNDIAUNATCOPHARM.NSMANAPPURAM.NSITC.NSTCS.NSHCLTECH.NSBYDDYCOSTNVDAMSFTQQQVOOGPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.090.040.110.120.140.170.160.340.530.610.710.900.950.67
BND-0.091.000.300.00-0.01-0.01-0.01-0.03-0.04-0.00-0.05-0.04-0.05-0.060.03
IAU0.040.301.000.030.070.060.040.070.060.020.010.020.030.050.28
NATCOPHARM.NS0.110.000.031.000.220.220.190.210.090.060.070.080.100.100.26
MANAPPURAM.NS0.12-0.010.070.221.000.210.190.200.090.040.070.080.110.110.28
ITC.NS0.14-0.010.060.220.211.000.260.250.110.050.080.070.120.120.37
TCS.NS0.17-0.010.040.190.190.261.000.550.130.070.110.130.150.160.36
HCLTECH.NS0.16-0.030.070.210.200.250.551.000.130.070.100.120.150.150.37
BYDDY0.34-0.040.060.090.090.110.130.131.000.170.250.250.330.330.64
COST0.53-0.000.020.060.040.050.070.070.171.000.310.420.500.510.38
NVDA0.61-0.050.010.070.070.080.110.100.250.311.000.540.700.660.66
MSFT0.71-0.040.020.080.080.070.130.120.250.420.541.000.770.750.56
QQQ0.90-0.050.030.100.110.120.150.150.330.500.700.771.000.950.69
VOOG0.95-0.060.050.100.110.120.160.150.330.510.660.750.951.000.69
Portfolio0.670.030.280.260.280.370.360.370.640.380.660.560.690.691.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2010