Merval

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Merval, 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.

As of Apr 16, 2026, the Merval returned 1.88% Year-To-Date and 13.46% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 12, 2009, Merval's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +2.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Oct 2025 with a return of +68.5%, while the worst month was Aug 2019 at -60.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, Merval closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 27, 2025 with a return of +29.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 12, 2019 at -48.7%.

Merval has an annualized alpha of 9.65%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 12, 2009.

• This portfolio captured 139.31% of S&P 500 Index gains and 132.35% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.18 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.

Merval has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Merval ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

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.

Merval Sharpe ratios as of Apr 16, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 0.21
• 5-Year: 1.17
• 10-Year: 0.27
• All Time: 0.31

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 2.18 to 2.99, 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 Merval compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Merval provided a 1.08% 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 Merval. 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 Merval was 88.07%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1123 trading sessions.

The current Merval drawdown is 14.14%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.