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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ivy League Endowment Strategy, 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 | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Ivy League Endowment Strategy | -1.81% | -0.80% | 8.14% | 8.69% | 18.74% | 14.06% | 7.30% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.41% | -0.49% | -0.10% | 0.34% | 4.91% | 3.83% | 0.04% | 1.54% |
VCMDX Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | -2.09% | -3.55% | 18.92% | 19.63% | 29.79% | 14.31% | 11.09% | — |
VGSLX Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.70% | 0.16% | 10.59% | 10.73% | 11.99% | 9.97% | 2.69% | 5.47% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | -3.58% | -2.25% | 10.42% | 12.83% | 26.28% | 17.85% | 7.66% | 9.18% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | -2.68% | 0.09% | 8.70% | 8.60% | 24.54% | 21.06% | 12.18% | 14.69% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2019, Ivy League Endowment Strategy's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Ivy League Endowment Strategy closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.73% | 1.89% | -3.48% | 6.41% | 2.28% | -1.66% | 8.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.44% | 0.72% | -1.75% | -0.38% | 2.78% | 3.19% | 0.54% | 2.44% | 2.28% | 1.15% | 0.84% | 0.13% | 15.22% |
| 2024 | -0.71% | 2.01% | 2.50% | -3.17% | 3.44% | 1.25% | 2.22% | 2.12% | 2.36% | -2.25% | 3.12% | -2.82% | 10.19% |
| 2023 | 5.76% | -3.33% | 1.94% | 0.70% | -1.80% | 3.89% | 2.70% | -1.98% | -3.85% | -2.24% | 7.00% | 4.82% | 13.64% |
| 2022 | -3.23% | -1.23% | 2.01% | -5.20% | 0.01% | -6.70% | 6.02% | -3.48% | -8.41% | 3.63% | 6.01% | -3.40% | -14.20% |
| 2021 | -0.07% | 2.12% | 1.52% | 4.27% | 1.25% | 1.59% | 1.56% | 1.43% | -2.48% | 3.85% | -1.99% | 3.36% | 17.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ivy League Endowment Strategy has an annualized alpha of 1.10%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 72.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.10% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.58 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.10%
- Beta
- 0.58
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 63.10%
- Downside Capture
- 72.89%
Expense Ratio
Ivy League Endowment Strategy has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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
Ivy League Endowment Strategy ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ivy League Endowment Strategy and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.50 | 1.94 | +0.56 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.44 | 2.63 | +0.81 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.35 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.72 | 2.59 | +1.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.88 | 11.84 | +5.04 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 18 | 1.11 | 1.66 | 1.20 | 1.51 | 4.49 |
VCMDX Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 59 | 2.01 | 2.60 | 1.36 | 4.17 | 12.39 |
VGSLX Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 16 | 0.95 | 1.37 | 1.17 | 1.52 | 4.77 |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 42 | 1.83 | 2.47 | 1.34 | 2.38 | 9.33 |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 57 | 2.08 | 2.81 | 1.37 | 2.91 | 13.38 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Ivy League Endowment Strategy provided a 3.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.69% | 4.05% | 2.64% | 2.55% | 3.75% | 5.07% | 1.97% | 2.28% | 2.43% | 2.19% | 2.35% | 2.34% |
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VBTLX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 4.00% | 3.87% | 3.69% | 3.10% | 2.59% | 1.96% | 2.39% | 2.74% | 2.57% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.82% |
VCMDX Vanguard Commodity Strategy Fund Admiral Shares | 12.79% | 15.21% | 2.19% | 2.50% | 14.21% | 30.56% | 0.50% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VGSLX Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares | 3.60% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.91% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.92% | 3.39% | 4.73% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.72% | 3.15% | 3.33% | 3.22% | 3.04% | 3.05% | 2.10% | 3.04% | 3.16% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.84% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.03% | 1.11% | 1.26% | 1.42% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.41% | 1.76% | 2.03% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
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 Ivy League Endowment Strategy. 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 Ivy League Endowment Strategy was 24.34%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current Ivy League Endowment Strategy drawdown is 1.99%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -24.34%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 22d | 5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.90%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.48%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2020 pullback2020 | -5.45%Sep 2020 | 20d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 7dSep 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.18%Mar 2026 | 25d | 17d | 1mo 12dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 5 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.04, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.41 | 1.32 | 1.30 | 1.25 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.25, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Ivy League Endowment Strategy correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 27, 2019 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTSAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while VBTLX has the lowest at 0.04.
Asset Correlations Table
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