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qqq+schd+vxus+avuv
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


QQQM 60.00%SCHD 20.00%VXUS 10.00%AVUV 10.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in qqq+schd+vxus+avuv, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
1.08%2.00%9.57%10.71%25.41%19.37%12.48%13.67%
Portfolio
qqq+schd+vxus+avuv
1.66%4.23%20.38%21.03%37.53%23.22%15.10%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
1.01%4.50%20.38%18.29%38.83%18.84%12.68%
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
2.34%5.43%20.57%21.76%40.56%27.05%17.43%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
-0.22%-0.75%17.13%16.92%24.22%13.38%9.07%12.48%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
1.17%5.27%15.66%17.58%32.98%18.62%9.33%10.00%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 13, 2020, qqq+schd+vxus+avuv's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -10.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, qqq+schd+vxus+avuv closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.76%0.88%-4.29%12.01%7.18%0.08%20.38%
20252.19%-1.45%-5.26%-0.91%6.99%5.16%1.50%2.85%3.30%2.46%0.01%0.06%17.61%
20240.66%4.07%2.55%-4.34%5.18%3.41%1.62%1.01%2.00%-1.04%5.27%-2.16%19.29%
20238.68%-1.39%5.13%0.18%3.21%6.40%4.42%-2.05%-4.54%-2.85%9.45%6.35%36.83%
2022-6.36%-3.04%3.35%-10.13%0.56%-9.12%9.81%-4.28%-9.86%6.55%6.55%-6.92%-22.83%
20210.57%2.96%3.62%4.45%0.69%3.41%1.36%3.39%-4.50%6.33%0.19%2.83%27.93%

Benchmark Metrics

qqq+schd+vxus+avuv has an annualized alpha of 2.11%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 13, 2020.

  • This portfolio captured 109.70% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.56% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.11% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.96, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
2.11%
Beta
1.07
0.96
Upside Capture
109.70%
Downside Capture
97.56%

Expense Ratio

qqq+schd+vxus+avuv has an expense ratio of 0.13%, 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

qqq+schd+vxus+avuv ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


qqq+schd+vxus+avuv Risk / Return Rank: 8383
Overall Rank
qqq+schd+vxus+avuv Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
qqq+schd+vxus+avuv Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
qqq+schd+vxus+avuv Omega Ratio Rank: 8181
Omega Ratio Rank
qqq+schd+vxus+avuv Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
qqq+schd+vxus+avuv Martin Ratio Rank: 8989
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for qqq+schd+vxus+avuv 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.74

2.05

+0.70

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.62

2.77

+0.85

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.50

1.37

+0.13

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.98

2.81

+2.18

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

20.93

12.55

+8.37


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
78
2.213.151.384.9114.56
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
74
2.333.021.413.4112.66
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
79
2.203.361.395.2712.86
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
66
2.062.811.382.9411.32

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current qqq+schd+vxus+avuv Sharpe ratio is 2.74 as of Jun 18, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.63 to 2.51, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of qqq+schd+vxus+avuv 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

qqq+schd+vxus+avuv provided a 1.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.38%1.54%1.59%1.58%1.66%1.23%1.06%0.94%0.93%0.80%0.87%0.88%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
1.64%1.58%1.61%1.65%1.74%1.28%1.21%0.38%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QQQM
Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF
0.42%0.50%0.61%0.65%0.83%0.40%0.16%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.31%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
3.08%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%

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 qqq+schd+vxus+avuv. 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 qqq+schd+vxus+avuv was 27.94%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 290 trading sessions.

The current qqq+schd+vxus+avuv drawdown is 2.46%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-27.94%Oct 2022
9mo 20d1y 1mo
1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-19.60%Apr 2025
1mo 18d2mo 19d
4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
2024 pullback2024
-9.61%Aug 2024
21d1mo 20d
2mo 11dJul 2024 - Sep 2024
2026 pullback2026
-7.57%Mar 2026
1mo 2d14d
1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2020 pullback2020
-7.40%Oct 2020
17d10d
27dOct 2020 - Nov 2020

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.38, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.18

1.12

1.10

1.11

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.11, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

qqq+schd+vxus+avuv correlation to the S&P 500 Index

qqq+schd+vxus+avuv has a 0.96 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.96

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.97

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.98

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 13, 2020

0.98


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QQQM has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.93, while SCHD has the lowest at 0.70.

SCHD
0.70
AVUV
0.71
VXUS
0.77
QQQM
0.93

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. qqq+schd+vxus+avuv. QQQM has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while SCHD has the lowest at 0.68.

SCHD
0.68
AVUV
0.73
VXUS
0.80
QQQM
0.95

Asset Correlations Table

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

SCHDAVUVVXUSQQQM
SCHD1.000.800.630.48
AVUV0.801.000.680.54
VXUS0.630.681.000.69
QQQM0.480.540.691.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 13, 2020
Diversification Analysis

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