Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFEA.DE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | Emerging Markets Equities | 70% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 30% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in USA/WORLD 30/70, 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 | 0.50% | 0.31% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio USA/WORLD 30/70 | 1.69% | 1.25% | 9.91% | 11.33% | 26.11% | 18.01% | 7.53% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VFEA.DE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | 2.21% | -0.83% | 10.18% | 12.07% | 26.14% | 16.55% | 4.85% | — |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.55% | -0.84% | 9.08% | 9.44% | 25.76% | 20.95% | 13.43% | 15.50% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2019, USA/WORLD 30/70's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, USA/WORLD 30/70 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.12% | 1.41% | -7.47% | 10.10% | 3.13% | -0.92% | 9.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.75% | -0.74% | -0.59% | -0.17% | 4.56% | 5.42% | 1.31% | 2.65% | 5.35% | 1.83% | -0.74% | 0.79% | 23.31% |
| 2024 | -1.58% | 3.70% | 2.57% | -0.20% | 2.57% | 3.16% | 0.89% | 1.18% | 6.16% | -2.43% | 0.26% | -0.75% | 16.30% |
| 2023 | 6.63% | -5.49% | 3.17% | -0.09% | -2.06% | 5.30% | 4.91% | -4.41% | -3.08% | -3.56% | 7.65% | 3.89% | 12.30% |
| 2022 | -0.53% | -2.95% | -1.38% | -5.78% | -0.45% | -5.27% | 2.16% | -1.38% | -9.42% | -0.64% | 12.01% | -2.55% | -16.28% |
| 2021 | 2.24% | 1.26% | 0.44% | 2.70% | 2.11% | 0.74% | -3.39% | 2.64% | -3.79% | 2.85% | -2.60% | 1.55% | 6.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
USA/WORLD 30/70 has an annualized alpha of -0.33%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2019.
- This portfolio participated in 86.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 68.69% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.65 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
- -0.33%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 68.69%
- Downside Capture
- 86.31%
Expense Ratio
USA/WORLD 30/70 has an expense ratio of 0.16%, 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
USA/WORLD 30/70 ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for USA/WORLD 30/70 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 | 1.74 | 1.86 | -0.12 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.46 | 2.53 | -0.07 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.34 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.53 | -0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.94 | 11.37 | -2.43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VFEA.DE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | 49 | 1.51 | 2.18 | 1.27 | 2.28 | 7.88 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.99 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.75 | 12.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
USA/WORLD 30/70 provided a 0.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.31% | 0.34% | 0.37% | 0.44% | 0.51% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.57% | 0.62% | 0.53% | 0.60% | 0.63% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VFEA.DE Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 USA/WORLD 30/70. 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 USA/WORLD 30/70 was 32.76%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 111 trading sessions.
The current USA/WORLD 30/70 drawdown is 2.78%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.76%Mar 2020 | 2mo 3d | 5mo 6d | 7mo 9dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -27.13%Oct 2022 | 1y 7mo | 1y 7mo | 3y 3moFeb 2021 - May 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.18%Apr 2025 | 1mo 15d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 20dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.05%Mar 2026 | 29d | 21d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2019 pullback2019 | -8.98%Oct 2019 | 8d | 2mo 11d | 2mo 19dSep 2019 - Dec 2019 |
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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.72, 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 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.12 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.12, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
USA/WORLD 30/70 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 24, 2019 | 0.69 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while VFEA.DE has the lowest at 0.48.
Asset Correlations Table
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