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Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

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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The earliest data available for this chart is May 25, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of SPAXX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard
-0.06%-2.13%1.92%3.85%17.40%11.30%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
0.11%-3.33%-3.55%-1.41%17.60%18.47%11.96%14.19%
VONV
Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF
0.25%-2.65%2.89%6.63%15.96%14.36%9.34%10.59%
VIOO
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF
0.43%-2.71%4.49%5.59%19.65%10.79%4.29%10.06%
VIOV
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
0.30%-2.49%4.91%7.32%22.22%10.40%5.03%9.69%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-4.43%3.06%1.04%2.95%7.33%3.14%4.85%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
-0.77%-2.79%3.65%8.84%30.37%16.09%8.76%9.49%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.11%-0.87%6.26%13.90%33.42%20.17%12.59%10.36%
VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
-0.89%-3.51%2.34%4.98%30.37%13.86%5.51%7.76%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
-0.72%-2.55%0.11%0.38%21.72%13.41%3.75%7.73%
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
-0.29%-7.28%-2.23%-1.45%15.05%7.76%-0.35%2.56%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2021, Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% 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 52% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.64%2.67%-4.72%0.53%1.92%
20251.81%-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%
20236.48%-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%
20210.94%0.30%-0.36%1.38%-2.51%2.60%-2.12%2.71%2.85%

Benchmark Metrics

Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard has an annualized alpha of -0.60%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2021.

  • This portfolio participated in 72.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.17% 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
-0.60%
Beta
0.59
0.80
Upside Capture
58.17%
Downside Capture
72.36%

Expense Ratio

Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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.


Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7171
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard Sortino Ratio Rank: 7171
Sortino Ratio Rank
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard Omega Ratio Rank: 7070
Omega Ratio Rank
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard Calmar Ratio Rank: 6060
Calmar Ratio Rank
Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.52

0.88

+0.64

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.16

1.37

+0.79

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.12

1.39

+0.73

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.16

6.43

+2.73


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
VONV
Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF
531.021.471.221.416.55
VIOO
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF
460.871.361.181.475.81
VIOV
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
500.951.461.191.555.76
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
160.180.361.050.291.11
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
831.732.361.352.6410.14
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
902.112.791.443.0412.35
VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
851.862.481.382.6610.27
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
621.221.741.251.786.68
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
461.051.501.211.054.47

Sharpe Ratio

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.

Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.52
  • All Time: 0.47

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 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Merriman UBH 50-50 US-International Vanguard provided a 2.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.83%2.91%3.30%2.77%2.68%2.70%2.17%2.62%2.66%2.16%2.24%1.84%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.18%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VONV
Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETF
1.81%1.82%1.97%2.10%2.22%1.67%2.25%2.30%2.56%2.18%2.39%2.38%
VIOO
Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF
1.30%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
1.75%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
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.90%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.61%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%
VSS
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF
3.31%3.39%3.44%3.14%2.30%2.74%1.90%3.25%2.80%2.83%2.93%2.66%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.70%2.79%3.20%3.52%4.11%2.63%1.91%3.23%2.88%2.30%2.52%3.26%
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
4.81%4.70%5.16%3.74%0.57%6.48%0.93%7.58%4.62%3.86%5.18%2.86%

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 4.47%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-20.96%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022397May 15, 2024632
-10.75%Dec 10, 202481Apr 8, 202526May 15, 2025107
-6.85%Feb 27, 202622Mar 30, 2026
-4.64%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202412Aug 21, 202426
-3.53%Jun 9, 202128Jul 19, 202132Sep 1, 202160

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. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkSPAXXVGSHVGITVTIPVWOVNQFDGRXVNQIVIOVVIOOVOOVYMIVONVVSSVEAPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.040.060.140.620.610.910.580.740.791.000.680.840.740.780.86
SPAXX0.001.000.070.050.05-0.060.04-0.02-0.02-0.02-0.030.00-0.050.02-0.02-0.03-0.01
VGSH0.040.071.000.890.680.060.220.020.210.060.050.040.120.050.150.140.16
VGIT0.060.050.891.000.660.060.270.040.240.070.070.070.130.070.160.160.18
VTIP0.140.050.680.661.000.120.260.100.240.150.140.150.200.170.230.200.24
VWO0.62-0.060.060.060.121.000.420.620.690.540.560.630.780.570.820.770.77
VNQ0.610.040.220.270.260.421.000.440.650.680.680.610.570.740.590.600.72
FDGRX0.91-0.020.020.040.100.620.441.000.500.600.670.910.570.640.680.690.75
VNQI0.58-0.020.210.240.240.690.650.501.000.610.610.580.810.640.820.810.80
VIOV0.74-0.020.060.070.150.540.680.600.611.000.980.740.690.870.700.710.88
VIOO0.79-0.030.050.070.140.560.680.670.610.981.000.790.690.880.720.730.90
VOO1.000.000.040.070.150.630.610.910.580.740.791.000.680.850.750.780.86
VYMI0.68-0.050.120.130.200.780.570.570.810.690.690.681.000.750.910.950.88
VONV0.840.020.050.070.170.570.740.640.640.870.880.850.751.000.740.780.90
VSS0.74-0.020.150.160.230.820.590.680.820.700.720.750.910.741.000.950.92
VEA0.78-0.030.140.160.200.770.600.690.810.710.730.780.950.780.951.000.92
Portfolio0.86-0.010.160.180.240.770.720.750.800.880.900.860.880.900.920.921.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 26, 2021