Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33.33% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | REIT | 33.33% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 33.33% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in EFTs American, 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 29, 2004, corresponding to the inception date of VNQ
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the EFTs American returned -1.16% Year-To-Date and 12.90% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.44% | -1.90% | -3.41% | -1.91% | 30.31% | 17.22% | 10.14% | 12.44% |
Portfolio EFTs American | 0.40% | -1.88% | -1.16% | -0.71% | 27.82% | 16.77% | 9.10% | 12.90% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.60% | -1.75% | -4.08% | -2.91% | 39.91% | 23.49% | 12.83% | 19.23% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.45% | -1.56% | -2.70% | -1.22% | 32.43% | 18.56% | 10.52% | 13.90% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 0.14% | -2.38% | 3.20% | 1.76% | 11.58% | 7.38% | 3.02% | 4.91% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2004, EFTs American'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, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +18.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, EFTs American closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.81% | 0.86% | -5.38% | 1.73% | -1.16% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.28% | -0.29% | -5.29% | -0.60% | 5.56% | 4.18% | 1.60% | 2.25% | 2.95% | 1.51% | 0.33% | -0.97% | 13.90% |
| 2024 | -0.70% | 4.24% | 2.19% | -5.56% | 5.16% | 3.86% | 2.74% | 2.90% | 2.65% | -1.66% | 5.45% | -3.56% | 18.41% |
| 2023 | 9.32% | -2.87% | 3.49% | 0.63% | 1.44% | 6.21% | 3.19% | -2.25% | -5.69% | -2.78% | 10.77% | 6.79% | 30.36% |
| 2022 | -7.74% | -3.47% | 4.72% | -8.94% | -2.23% | -8.19% | 10.16% | -4.96% | -10.82% | 5.19% | 5.62% | -6.60% | -26.14% |
| 2021 | -0.01% | 2.14% | 3.56% | 6.26% | 0.02% | 3.79% | 3.00% | 3.07% | -5.28% | 7.23% | -0.51% | 4.80% | 31.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
EFTs American has an annualized alpha of 2.42%, beta of 1.05, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2004.
- This portfolio captured 115.52% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.65% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.42% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.05 and R² of 0.92, 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
- 2.42%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 115.52%
- Downside Capture
- 102.65%
Expense Ratio
EFTs American has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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
EFTs American ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.75 | 1.84 | -0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.81 | 2.97 | -0.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.40 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.85 | 1.82 | +0.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.57 | 7.76 | -0.19 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 79 | 1.91 | 2.97 | 1.40 | 2.02 | 7.51 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 81 | 1.89 | 3.04 | 1.42 | 2.06 | 8.60 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 28 | 0.76 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 0.33 | 1.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
EFTs American provided a 1.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.83% | 1.83% | 1.89% | 2.00% | 2.13% | 1.40% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 2.56% | 2.26% | 2.60% | 2.30% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QQQ Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.48% | 0.45% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.80% | 0.43% | 0.55% | 0.74% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.06% | 0.99% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.16% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.86% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
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 EFTs American. 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 EFTs American was 58.57%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 477 trading sessions.
The current EFTs American drawdown is 4.59%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -58.57% | Oct 10, 2007 | 355 | Mar 9, 2009 | 477 | Jan 27, 2011 | 832 |
| -34.75% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 102 | Aug 17, 2020 | 127 |
| -30.8% | Jan 4, 2022 | 197 | Oct 14, 2022 | 345 | Mar 1, 2024 | 542 |
| -18.71% | Jul 25, 2011 | 50 | Oct 3, 2011 | 78 | Jan 25, 2012 | 128 |
| -18.23% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 139 |
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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, 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 | VNQ | QQQ | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.66 | 0.89 | 0.99 | 0.93 |
| VNQ | 0.66 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.67 | 0.83 |
| QQQ | 0.89 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.89 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.67 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 1.00 |