Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | Technology | 9% |
AZN AstraZeneca PLC | Healthcare | 6.50% |
BHP BHP Group | Basic Materials | 3.50% |
HSBC HSBC Holdings plc | Financial Services | 5.50% |
MUFG Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | Financial Services | 4.50% |
NVO Novo Nordisk A/S | Healthcare | 4.50% |
NVS Novartis AG | Healthcare | 5.50% |
RY Royal Bank of Canada | Financial Services | 6% |
SAP SAP SE | Technology | 5.50% |
SHEL Shell plc | Energy | 5.50% |
SHOP Shopify Inc. | Technology | 4.50% |
SONY Sony Group Corporation | Technology | 4.50% |
TD The Toronto-Dominion Bank | Financial Services | 3.50% |
TM Toyota Motor Corporation | Consumer Cyclical | 5.50% |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | Technology | 26% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Top 10 of VXUS, 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 21, 2015, corresponding to the inception date of SHOP
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Top 10 of VXUS returned 5.28% Year-To-Date and 24.33% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Top 10 of VXUS | -0.49% | -3.46% | 5.28% | 8.98% | 55.64% | 32.28% | 20.54% | 24.33% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | -3.13% | -5.87% | 23.29% | 28.01% | 113.73% | 26.32% | 16.83% | 30.54% |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | -0.72% | -4.88% | 11.88% | 16.66% | 118.04% | 56.27% | 24.16% | 32.63% |
AZN AstraZeneca PLC | 1.37% | 0.97% | 12.99% | 21.76% | 41.50% | 15.99% | 18.18% | 16.94% |
SAP SAP SE | 0.24% | -12.17% | -29.29% | -36.51% | -34.45% | 12.19% | 8.09% | 9.54% |
SHEL Shell plc | 1.16% | 12.58% | 27.88% | 29.58% | 38.80% | 20.18% | 24.80% | 11.74% |
HSBC HSBC Holdings plc | -1.23% | -0.46% | 10.32% | 21.03% | 66.07% | 44.61% | 31.34% | 17.17% |
NVS Novartis AG | -0.68% | -3.89% | 15.12% | 19.89% | 41.38% | 22.68% | 16.63% | 11.80% |
RY Royal Bank of Canada | -0.02% | -1.54% | -3.48% | 12.81% | 46.58% | 23.42% | 16.38% | 15.45% |
TM Toyota Motor Corporation | -1.27% | -11.08% | -3.29% | 6.38% | 24.99% | 16.01% | 8.76% | 10.30% |
SHOP Shopify Inc. | -0.23% | -8.79% | -26.54% | -26.62% | 43.70% | 35.36% | 0.46% | 44.74% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 2015, Top 10 of VXUS's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +20.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -11.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Top 10 of VXUS closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.39% | 5.79% | -7.28% | 0.88% | 5.28% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.54% | -1.55% | -3.30% | 0.54% | 8.30% | 6.08% | -0.72% | 5.05% | 9.01% | 3.68% | 0.18% | 3.49% | 41.82% |
| 2024 | 4.85% | 5.79% | 4.22% | -0.83% | 5.15% | 5.49% | -0.86% | 3.53% | -1.02% | -1.46% | 2.17% | 0.82% | 31.14% |
| 2023 | 14.99% | -4.68% | 5.07% | -0.81% | 4.32% | 4.95% | 1.84% | -3.88% | -2.64% | -2.18% | 11.21% | 5.61% | 36.94% |
| 2022 | -0.01% | -4.78% | 1.67% | -9.36% | 2.51% | -9.55% | 5.66% | -6.42% | -11.80% | 3.76% | 20.19% | -4.69% | -15.68% |
| 2021 | 3.11% | 5.66% | -0.43% | 2.49% | 3.83% | 1.99% | 1.13% | 1.48% | -3.19% | 4.72% | -2.04% | 4.11% | 24.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
Top 10 of VXUS has an annualized alpha of 10.16%, beta of 0.97, and R² of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 22, 2015.
- This portfolio captured 126.33% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 82.35% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 10.16% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.97 and R² of 0.72, 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
- 10.16%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 126.33%
- Downside Capture
- 82.35%
Expense Ratio
Top 10 of VXUS 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Top 10 of VXUS ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 0.88 | +1.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.73 | 1.37 | +1.36 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.21 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.47 | 1.39 | +2.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.60 | 6.43 | +7.16 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | 92 | 2.37 | 2.97 | 1.38 | 5.58 | 15.42 |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 93 | 2.64 | 3.23 | 1.41 | 5.70 | 18.99 |
AZN AstraZeneca PLC | 84 | 1.66 | 2.36 | 1.31 | 3.46 | 8.67 |
SAP SAP SE | 6 | -1.11 | -1.51 | 0.80 | -0.76 | -1.73 |
SHEL Shell plc | 76 | 1.37 | 1.81 | 1.26 | 1.83 | 6.59 |
HSBC HSBC Holdings plc | 85 | 1.90 | 2.38 | 1.34 | 2.83 | 10.31 |
NVS Novartis AG | 88 | 2.01 | 2.62 | 1.35 | 4.16 | 12.14 |
RY Royal Bank of Canada | 95 | 2.84 | 3.98 | 1.52 | 4.83 | 17.99 |
TM Toyota Motor Corporation | 60 | 0.60 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.12 | 3.03 |
SHOP Shopify Inc. | 51 | 0.29 | 0.87 | 1.11 | 0.55 | 1.31 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Top 10 of VXUS provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.93% | 1.99% | 2.48% | 2.45% | 3.22% | 2.28% | 2.30% | 3.01% | 3.09% | 2.34% | 2.94% | 3.32% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
ASML ASML Holding N.V. | 0.71% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.86% | 1.27% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 1.40% | 0.94% | 0.64% | 0.92% | 0.73% |
TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.18% | 1.78% | 2.49% | 1.57% | 1.56% | 3.46% | 3.64% | 2.32% | 2.61% | 2.54% |
AZN AstraZeneca PLC | 2.62% | 1.70% | 2.27% | 2.15% | 2.12% | 2.35% | 2.80% | 2.81% | 3.69% | 3.95% | 5.01% | 4.06% |
SAP SAP SE | 1.48% | 1.05% | 0.97% | 1.41% | 2.05% | 1.56% | 1.31% | 1.27% | 1.73% | 0.87% | 1.08% | 1.11% |
SHEL Shell plc | 3.11% | 3.90% | 4.39% | 3.76% | 3.48% | 3.78% | 5.69% | 6.27% | 6.27% | 2.75% | 6.49% | 8.17% |
HSBC HSBC Holdings plc | 4.44% | 4.19% | 8.29% | 6.54% | 4.33% | 3.65% | 4.05% | 6.52% | 6.20% | 4.94% | 6.35% | 6.33% |
NVS Novartis AG | 3.10% | 2.90% | 3.84% | 3.44% | 3.70% | 3.86% | 3.22% | 3.03% | 3.47% | 3.24% | 3.73% | 3.10% |
RY Royal Bank of Canada | 2.75% | 2.54% | 3.39% | 4.29% | 4.07% | 3.24% | 3.88% | 3.88% | 4.27% | 3.22% | 3.95% | 5.41% |
TM Toyota Motor Corporation | 1.39% | 2.95% | 2.81% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 2.45% | 2.74% | 1.30% | 3.40% | 2.96% | 3.23% | 5.59% |
SHOP Shopify Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Top 10 of VXUS. 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 Top 10 of VXUS was 35.39%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 168 trading sessions.
The current Top 10 of VXUS drawdown is 7.68%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.39% | Jan 18, 2022 | 186 | Oct 12, 2022 | 168 | Jun 14, 2023 | 354 |
| -29.15% | Feb 13, 2020 | 24 | Mar 18, 2020 | 75 | Jul 6, 2020 | 99 |
| -21.6% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 112 | Jul 22, 2016 | 295 |
| -19.24% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 28 | May 19, 2025 | 63 |
| -17.39% | Sep 28, 2018 | 60 | Dec 24, 2018 | 78 | Apr 17, 2019 | 138 |
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 9.16, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | NVO | AZN | SHOP | NVS | SHEL | MUFG | SONY | BHP | HSBC | TM | SAP | TSM | TD | ASML | RY | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.53 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.79 |
| NVO | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.22 | 0.43 | 0.14 | 0.19 | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.35 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.23 | 0.42 |
| AZN | 0.34 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.56 | 0.21 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| SHOP | 0.51 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.39 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.27 | 0.46 | 0.30 | 0.56 |
| NVS | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.20 | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.45 |
| SHEL | 0.41 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.36 | 0.26 | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| MUFG | 0.46 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.36 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.51 |
| SONY | 0.54 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.58 |
| BHP | 0.52 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.31 | 0.56 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.58 |
| HSBC | 0.51 | 0.20 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.32 | 0.50 | 1.00 | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.54 | 0.38 | 0.54 | 0.58 |
| TM | 0.53 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.58 |
| SAP | 0.61 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.32 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.45 | 0.39 | 0.56 | 0.43 | 0.63 |
| TSM | 0.61 | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.42 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.66 | 0.40 | 0.85 |
| TD | 0.59 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.38 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.40 | 0.79 | 0.58 |
| ASML | 0.67 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.31 | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.56 | 0.66 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.79 |
| RY | 0.62 | 0.23 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.40 | 0.79 | 0.43 | 1.00 | 0.62 |
| Portfolio | 0.79 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.85 | 0.58 | 0.79 | 0.62 | 1.00 |