Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BOXX Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BOXX, 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
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.19% | -0.76% | 7.25% | 8.73% | 18.21% | 17.95% | 11.30% | 13.09% | 8.08% |
Portfolio BOXX | 0.01% | 0.38% | 1.89% | 2.09% | 4.08% | 4.71% | — | — | 4.71% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
BOXX Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 0.01% | 0.38% | 1.89% | 2.09% | 4.08% | 4.71% | — | — | 4.71% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 28, 2022, BOXX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.
Historically, 100% of months were positive and 0% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +0.5%, while the worst month was Dec 2022 at 0.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 44 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 0 months.
On a daily basis, BOXX closed higher 76% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 25, 2023 with a return of +0.1%, while the worst single day was Sep 22, 2023 at -0.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.30% | 0.33% | 0.40% | 0.21% | 0.30% | 0.18% | 0.35% | 2.09% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.44% | 0.32% | 0.33% | 0.38% | 0.37% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.27% | 0.38% | 0.44% | 4.37% |
| 2024 | 0.35% | 0.50% | 0.39% | 0.41% | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.45% | 0.44% | 0.41% | 0.43% | 0.39% | 0.41% | 5.16% |
| 2023 | 0.35% | 0.34% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.36% | 0.42% | 0.36% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.47% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 5.04% |
| 2022 | 0.07% | 0.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
BOXX has an annualized alpha of 4.73%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 28, 2022.
- This portfolio captured 8.60% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -18.83%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.73%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 8.60%
- Downside Capture
- -18.83%
Expense Ratio
BOXX has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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
BOXX ranks 100 for risk / return — in the top 100% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BOXX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 12.46 | 1.45 | +11.01 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 36.19 | 2.03 | +34.16 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 8.79 | 1.26 | +7.53 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 59.60 | 2.01 | +57.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 502.06 | 8.68 | +493.38 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BOXX Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 100 | 12.46 | 36.19 | 8.79 | 59.60 | 502.06 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
BOXX provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.26% |
| Portfolio components: | |||
BOXX Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 |
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 BOXX. 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 BOXX was 0.12%, occurring on Sep 22, 2023. Recovery took 1 trading session.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-0.12%Sep 2023 | 0s | 3d | 3dSep 2023 - Sep 2023 | — |
-0.11%Dec 2024 | 1d | 1d | 2dDec 2024 - Dec 2024 | — |
-0.07%Apr 2026 | 0s | 9d | 9dApr 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-0.04%Mar 2023 | 0s | 1d | 1dMar 2023 - Mar 2023 | — |
-0.04%Jan 2024 | 0s | 1d | 1dJan 2024 - Jan 2024 | — |
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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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 | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
BOXX correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.01 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.02 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 28, 2022 | 0.01 |
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