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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Junk, 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 | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio Junk | 0.23% | 0.52% | 8.80% | 8.98% | 19.75% | — | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 0.36% | -1.91% | 8.71% | 11.46% | 25.00% | 19.31% | 9.61% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.01% | 0.89% | 18.87% | 18.74% | 36.82% | 18.46% | 10.85% | — |
BKIE BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.63% | -0.95% | 7.27% | 9.96% | 20.75% | 16.78% | 8.82% | — |
CGDV Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | 0.13% | 1.46% | 10.15% | 10.88% | 27.58% | 24.27% | — | — |
DFIV Dimensional International Value ETF | 0.38% | -0.58% | 10.17% | 14.07% | 32.57% | 23.03% | — | — |
DHEAX Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 0.00% | 0.23% | 1.65% | 1.93% | 5.00% | 7.42% | 4.22% | — |
DJD Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF | -0.13% | 4.23% | 10.63% | 11.54% | 23.40% | 17.54% | 10.33% | 12.31% |
DODLX Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | -0.62% | -0.97% | 0.42% | 0.85% | 6.42% | 6.57% | 2.89% | 4.77% |
EDIV SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -0.17% | -3.46% | 4.31% | 6.35% | 11.64% | 16.98% | 10.20% | 8.98% |
EVTR Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | -0.10% | -0.81% | -0.18% | 0.39% | 5.42% | — | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 2024, Junk's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Junk closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.64% | 2.14% | -4.66% | 6.88% | 3.13% | -1.25% | 8.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.42% | -1.01% | -3.42% | -0.03% | 5.16% | 3.91% | 0.93% | 2.75% | 1.86% | 0.53% | 0.91% | 0.31% | 16.10% |
| 2024 | 0.85% | -3.61% | 3.80% | 0.68% | 3.03% | 1.77% | 1.72% | -1.22% | 5.76% | -3.87% | 8.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Junk has an annualized alpha of 1.88%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 2024.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (79.13%) than losses (72.69%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 1.88%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 79.13%
- Downside Capture
- 72.69%
Expense Ratio
Junk has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
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Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Junk ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% 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 Junk and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.87 | 1.94 | -0.07 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.64 | 2.63 | +0.01 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.35 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.75 | 2.59 | +0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.82 | 11.84 | -0.02 |
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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 54 | 1.71 | 2.38 | 1.31 | 2.19 | 8.59 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 76 | 2.11 | 3.02 | 1.36 | 4.65 | 13.81 |
BKIE BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 44 | 1.41 | 2.01 | 1.25 | 1.83 | 7.03 |
CGDV Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | 76 | 2.34 | 3.20 | 1.44 | 2.84 | 13.37 |
DFIV Dimensional International Value ETF | 78 | 2.36 | 3.20 | 1.42 | 3.39 | 13.05 |
DHEAX Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 99 | 4.43 | 7.47 | 2.44 | 9.84 | 43.14 |
DJD Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF | 79 | 2.30 | 3.47 | 1.40 | 4.17 | 12.24 |
DODLX Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | 24 | 1.38 | 2.00 | 1.26 | 1.63 | 5.13 |
EDIV SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 27 | 0.94 | 1.39 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 3.45 |
EVTR Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | 45 | 1.50 | 2.20 | 1.26 | 1.90 | 5.94 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Junk provided a 2.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.55% | 2.70% | 2.73% | 2.00% | 2.12% | 2.28% | 1.53% | 1.56% | 1.92% | 1.34% | 1.09% | 1.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDE Avantis International Equity ETF | 2.56% | 2.66% | 3.29% | 3.01% | 2.79% | 2.46% | 1.63% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.28% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BKIE BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 3.30% | 3.12% | 3.31% | 2.88% | 2.97% | 2.58% | 1.49% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
CGDV Capital Group Dividend Value ETF | 1.19% | 1.29% | 1.60% | 1.65% | 1.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFIV Dimensional International Value ETF | 2.59% | 2.92% | 3.88% | 3.93% | 3.84% | 2.30% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DHEAX Diamond Hill Short Duration Securitized Bond Fund | 5.64% | 5.27% | 5.94% | 5.25% | 3.41% | 2.31% | 2.92% | 3.76% | 3.45% | 3.20% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DJD Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF | 2.43% | 2.62% | 3.00% | 3.49% | 3.16% | 2.82% | 3.47% | 2.80% | 2.66% | 2.75% | 2.46% | 0.08% |
DODLX Dodge & Cox Global Bond Fund | 4.07% | 4.07% | 4.73% | 3.31% | 5.05% | 3.86% | 2.66% | 3.40% | 5.19% | 2.45% | 1.69% | 0.00% |
EDIV SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 4.59% | 4.69% | 3.94% | 4.26% | 4.94% | 3.84% | 3.52% | 3.83% | 3.41% | 2.99% | 4.94% | 5.33% |
EVTR Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | 4.70% | 4.51% | 4.26% | 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 Junk. 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 Junk was 15.07%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 41 trading sessions.
The current Junk drawdown is 1.90%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -15.07%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 17dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.21%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 16d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.51%Aug 2024 | 19d | 18d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.05%Jan 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 9d | 2mo 15dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.69%Apr 2024 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
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 38 assets, with an effective number of assets of 36.76, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.19 | 1.16 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.16, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Junk correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 26, 2024 | 0.92 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. TSPA has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while DHEAX has the lowest at 0.06.
Portfolio Correlations
Correlation vs. Junk. FMDE has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while TBUX has the lowest at 0.08.
Asset Correlations Table
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