4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10%

The table below presents the monthly returns of 4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10%, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.

4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10% has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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.

The current rank of 4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10% is 13, meaning it’s performing worse than 87% of other portfolios on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10% Sharpe ratios as of May 23, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.27
• 5-Year: 0.93
• All Time: 0.72

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 0.47 to 0.99, 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 4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10% compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.

4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10% provided a 1.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10%. 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 4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10% was 35.84%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 92 trading sessions.

The current 4-Fund: VGT 50%, AVUV 20%, COWZ 20%, SCHX 10% drawdown is 8.88%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.