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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard, 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 | -1.21% | 0.23% | 8.39% | 10.39% | 24.03% | 18.94% | 12.24% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard | -0.87% | 1.75% | 9.49% | 10.29% | 21.46% | 13.12% | 6.65% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
FDGRX Fidelity Growth Company Fund | -1.17% | 3.47% | 22.31% | 20.57% | 46.04% | 29.83% | 16.15% | 23.23% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.28% | 1.37% | 1.67% | 3.66% | 2.42% | 1.45% | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.44% | 3.57% | 15.45% | 18.26% | 33.26% | 18.92% | 10.34% | 10.61% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | -0.51% | 0.43% | -0.52% | -0.49% | 3.05% | 3.53% | 0.05% | 1.16% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | -0.29% | 0.06% | 0.38% | 0.52% | 3.13% | 4.18% | 1.83% | 1.71% |
VIOO Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF | -1.46% | 5.02% | 17.50% | 15.98% | 34.74% | 14.35% | 6.87% | 11.00% |
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | -1.76% | 4.42% | 16.31% | 14.80% | 38.30% | 13.81% | 7.06% | 10.38% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | -2.50% | 0.63% | 9.20% | 9.07% | 10.97% | 8.75% | 2.59% | 5.20% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | -1.77% | -2.09% | -2.07% | -0.50% | 4.96% | 7.58% | -1.19% | 2.53% |
VONV Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF | -1.12% | 3.59% | 15.09% | 16.02% | 29.50% | 17.64% | 11.50% | 11.51% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2021, Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.64% | 2.67% | -4.71% | 6.26% | 1.72% | -0.10% | 9.49% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.81% | -0.17% | -1.37% | 0.25% | 3.33% | 3.31% | 0.37% | 3.64% | 1.80% | 0.54% | 1.11% | 0.66% | 16.24% |
| 2024 | -1.55% | 1.90% | 2.48% | -2.78% | 3.33% | -0.14% | 3.87% | 1.27% | 1.98% | -2.39% | 2.87% | -3.12% | 7.62% |
| 2023 | 6.48% | -2.69% | 0.28% | 0.64% | -2.10% | 3.87% | 3.25% | -2.73% | -3.29% | -2.97% | 6.54% | 5.66% | 12.81% |
| 2022 | -3.15% | -1.04% | 0.14% | -5.26% | 0.68% | -6.01% | 4.67% | -3.30% | -7.65% | 4.45% | 6.40% | -3.04% | -13.34% |
| 2021 | 0.79% | 0.30% | -0.36% | 1.38% | -2.51% | 2.60% | -2.12% | 2.71% | 2.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard has an annualized alpha of -0.62%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 25, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 70.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.59% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- -0.62%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 56.59%
- Downside Capture
- 70.85%
Expense Ratio
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard 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 | 2.22 | 1.94 | +0.28 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.15 | 2.64 | +0.51 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.35 | +0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.15 | 2.65 | +0.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.77 | 11.88 | +0.89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FDGRX Fidelity Growth Company Fund | 68 | 2.34 | 2.90 | 1.40 | 3.60 | 13.24 |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | — | 3.65 | — | — | — | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 65 | 2.03 | 2.77 | 1.37 | 2.87 | 11.08 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 24 | 0.91 | 1.38 | 1.16 | 1.08 | 2.97 |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 82 | 2.41 | 3.82 | 1.51 | 3.55 | 13.78 |
VIOO Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF | 69 | 1.97 | 2.85 | 1.34 | 3.98 | 13.44 |
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 73 | 2.09 | 2.99 | 1.36 | 4.13 | 13.53 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 25 | 0.80 | 1.17 | 1.15 | 1.32 | 4.15 |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 13 | 0.36 | 0.61 | 1.08 | 0.34 | 0.94 |
VONV Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF | 87 | 2.65 | 3.70 | 1.48 | 4.35 | 18.10 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard provided a 2.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.71% | 2.91% | 3.30% | 2.77% | 2.68% | 2.70% | 2.17% | 2.62% | 2.66% | 2.16% | 2.24% | 1.84% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
FDGRX Fidelity Growth Company Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.86% | 3.83% | 7.20% | 10.67% | 8.86% | 3.84% | 6.38% | 4.73% | 6.16% | 3.92% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 3.59% | 3.88% | 1.53% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.61% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.87% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
VGSH Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF | 3.88% | 4.00% | 4.18% | 3.31% | 1.15% | 0.66% | 1.74% | 2.28% | 1.79% | 1.10% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
VIOO Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF | 1.16% | 1.36% | 1.48% | 1.47% | 1.51% | 1.16% | 1.09% | 1.37% | 1.32% | 1.11% | 1.06% | 1.26% |
VIOV Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 1.58% | 1.69% | 1.78% | 2.18% | 1.81% | 1.59% | 1.42% | 1.60% | 1.76% | 1.43% | 1.17% | 1.32% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 3.65% | 3.92% | 3.85% | 3.95% | 3.91% | 2.56% | 3.93% | 3.39% | 4.74% | 4.23% | 4.82% | 3.92% |
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 4.80% | 4.70% | 5.16% | 3.74% | 0.57% | 6.48% | 0.93% | 7.58% | 4.62% | 3.86% | 5.18% | 2.86% |
VONV Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF | 1.62% | 1.82% | 1.97% | 2.10% | 2.22% | 1.67% | 2.25% | 2.30% | 2.56% | 2.18% | 2.39% | 2.38% |
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 Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard. 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 Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard was 20.96%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 397 trading sessions.
The current Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard drawdown is 0.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -20.96%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - May 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.75%Apr 2025 | 3mo 29d | 1mo 7d | 5mo 6dDec 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.85%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.64%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -3.52%Jul 2021 | 1mo 10d | 1mo 14d | 2mo 24dJun 2021 - Sep 2021 |
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 15 assets, with an effective number of assets of 13.23, 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 | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.20, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.83 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 25, 2021 | 0.86 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SPAXX has the lowest at 0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
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