Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities, Dividend | 12.50% |
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 12.50% |
IYW iShares U.S. Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 12.50% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 12.50% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | Precious Metals, Gold | 12.50% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 12.50% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 12.50% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 12.50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING, 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 May 19, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of IGRO
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 2.51% | 0.02% | -0.92% | 0.71% | 24.30% | 18.22% | 10.44% | 12.72% |
Portfolio A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING | 2.28% | -0.04% | 6.79% | 8.68% | 33.14% | 18.32% | 10.60% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 3.21% | 2.32% | 6.23% | 9.93% | 49.08% | 16.99% | 7.47% | 7.95% |
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | 2.84% | 2.79% | 5.77% | 9.65% | 35.02% | 15.50% | 8.29% | — |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 4.46% | 2.49% | 5.10% | 4.76% | 45.59% | 15.34% | 4.90% | 8.36% |
IYW iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 3.09% | 0.74% | -3.26% | -3.80% | 57.78% | 28.33% | 15.85% | 22.55% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.98% | 0.33% | 13.46% | 15.67% | 31.80% | 12.37% | 8.29% | 12.43% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.10% | 0.55% | 10.35% | 4.54% | 31.65% | 13.68% | 10.93% | 10.16% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.80% | -0.70% | 5.21% | 4.67% | 20.04% | 8.07% | 3.52% | 5.12% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.65% | -7.98% | 9.71% | 16.85% | 58.20% | 32.86% | 21.89% | 14.06% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 20, 2016, A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.79% | 4.96% | -6.18% | 3.50% | 6.79% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.37% | 1.33% | 0.41% | 0.68% | 3.84% | 3.27% | 0.81% | 3.06% | 3.87% | 0.86% | 1.44% | 0.19% | 24.40% |
| 2024 | -1.45% | 2.22% | 3.87% | -2.12% | 4.52% | 0.38% | 4.37% | 2.75% | 3.83% | -1.78% | 1.75% | -3.96% | 14.83% |
| 2023 | 6.42% | -4.01% | 3.34% | 0.99% | -2.14% | 3.52% | 3.53% | -3.34% | -4.54% | -1.23% | 7.61% | 5.01% | 15.17% |
| 2022 | -3.70% | -1.59% | 2.36% | -5.55% | 0.06% | -6.20% | 4.19% | -3.58% | -9.49% | 2.60% | 9.13% | -2.24% | -14.40% |
| 2021 | -0.30% | 0.48% | 3.98% | 3.97% | 2.10% | -0.24% | 1.36% | 2.39% | -4.50% | 4.08% | -2.11% | 5.43% | 17.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING has an annualized alpha of 2.52%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 20, 2016.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.09%) than losses (73.15%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.52% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.52%
- Beta
- 0.72
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 76.09%
- Downside Capture
- 73.15%
Expense Ratio
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING has an expense ratio of 0.22%, 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
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.38 | 2.19 | +1.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.10 | 3.49 | +1.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.70 | 1.48 | +0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.42 | 3.70 | +0.72 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.75 | 16.45 | +2.30 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 89 | 3.47 | 5.03 | 1.68 | 4.18 | 16.49 |
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | 76 | 2.68 | 3.94 | 1.51 | 3.11 | 12.48 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 80 | 2.74 | 3.96 | 1.54 | 3.39 | 12.62 |
IYW iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 69 | 2.31 | 3.38 | 1.45 | 3.11 | 10.20 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 80 | 2.32 | 3.71 | 1.45 | 5.81 | 14.18 |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 59 | 2.17 | 2.96 | 1.38 | 3.17 | 7.89 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 33 | 1.35 | 2.00 | 1.26 | 1.65 | 5.23 |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 57 | 2.14 | 2.56 | 1.38 | 2.91 | 10.19 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING provided a 2.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.30% | 2.47% | 2.61% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 2.41% | 2.69% | 2.32% | 2.41% | 2.21% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
DLS WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 3.51% | 3.87% | 4.56% | 4.29% | 4.96% | 3.29% | 2.50% | 3.37% | 3.66% | 2.79% | 3.29% | 2.72% |
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF | 2.41% | 2.51% | 2.44% | 2.79% | 2.69% | 2.27% | 2.41% | 2.65% | 2.97% | 2.43% | 1.18% | 0.00% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.57% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
IYW iShares U.S. Technology ETF | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.21% | 0.34% | 0.50% | 0.31% | 0.56% | 0.72% | 0.92% | 0.82% | 1.14% | 1.12% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.42% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | 2.54% | 2.71% | 2.96% | 3.39% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 3.14% | 2.95% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.41% | 3.67% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.78% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
SGOL abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 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 A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING. 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 A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING was 30.92%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING drawdown is 2.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.92% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 109 | Aug 26, 2020 | 132 |
| -23.42% | Jan 3, 2022 | 198 | Oct 14, 2022 | 345 | Mar 1, 2024 | 543 |
| -13.71% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 288 |
| -11.14% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 50 |
| -8.42% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.00, 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
| Benchmark | SGOL | XLU | VNQ | IYW | VWO | SCHD | IGRO | DLS | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.88 | 0.66 | 0.77 | 0.65 | 0.73 | 0.85 |
| SGOL | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.21 | 0.03 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.32 |
| XLU | 0.37 | 0.16 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.45 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.55 |
| VNQ | 0.58 | 0.12 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.72 |
| IYW | 0.88 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.60 | 0.72 |
| VWO | 0.66 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.39 | 0.62 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| SCHD | 0.77 | 0.03 | 0.45 | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.77 |
| IGRO | 0.65 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.80 |
| DLS | 0.73 | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.79 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
| Portfolio | 0.85 | 0.32 | 0.55 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 1.00 |