Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 80% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 20% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in intl etf, 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 Jul 26, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of VEA
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the intl etf returned 2.94% Year-To-Date and 9.18% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio intl etf | -0.76% | -3.76% | 2.94% | 6.28% | 31.32% | 15.60% | 7.79% | 9.18% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -3.90% | 3.65% | 7.84% | 33.16% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -0.72% | -3.17% | 0.11% | 0.16% | 23.95% | 13.41% | 3.75% | 7.73% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 27, 2007, intl etf's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +14.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, intl etf closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +16.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -11.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.78% | 5.46% | -8.30% | 0.61% | 2.94% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.71% | 1.97% | 0.24% | 3.20% | 4.88% | 3.80% | -0.97% | 4.24% | 3.18% | 1.71% | 0.53% | 2.74% | 33.27% |
| 2024 | -1.58% | 2.89% | 3.32% | -2.53% | 4.14% | -0.92% | 2.65% | 2.52% | 2.29% | -4.64% | -0.12% | -3.01% | 4.65% |
| 2023 | 8.89% | -4.11% | 2.63% | 2.03% | -3.58% | 4.49% | 3.69% | -4.34% | -3.52% | -3.36% | 8.46% | 5.14% | 16.17% |
| 2022 | -3.00% | -2.87% | -0.13% | -6.60% | 1.41% | -8.11% | 4.08% | -4.80% | -9.90% | 4.29% | 12.88% | -2.20% | -15.83% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | 2.25% | 2.06% | 2.80% | 3.20% | -0.48% | -0.78% | 1.48% | -3.37% | 2.84% | -4.30% | 3.77% | 9.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
intl etf has an annualized alpha of -2.79%, beta of 0.98, and R² of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 27, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 104.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.84% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -2.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R² of 0.79, 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
- -2.79%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 88.84%
- Downside Capture
- 104.81%
Expense Ratio
intl etf has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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
intl etf ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.66 | 0.88 | +0.78 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 1.37 | +0.91 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 1.39 | +1.13 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.59 | 6.43 | +3.16 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 81 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 61 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.78 | 6.68 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
intl etf provided a 2.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.86% | 3.13% | 3.32% | 3.23% | 3.15% | 3.05% | 2.02% | 3.08% | 3.26% | 2.68% | 2.94% | 2.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.70% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
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 intl etf. 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 intl etf was 61.20%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1330 trading sessions.
The current intl etf drawdown is 8.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.2% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1330 | Jun 19, 2014 | 1669 |
| -35.78% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 165 | Nov 13, 2020 | 706 |
| -29.52% | Sep 7, 2021 | 278 | Oct 12, 2022 | 395 | May 9, 2024 | 673 |
| -24.4% | May 18, 2015 | 187 | Feb 11, 2016 | 307 | May 2, 2017 | 494 |
| -13.7% | Jul 7, 2014 | 128 | Jan 6, 2015 | 76 | Apr 27, 2015 | 204 |
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 1.47, 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
| Benchmark | VWO | VEA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.83 |
| VWO | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.89 |
| VEA | 0.83 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.99 | 1.00 |