Desert
Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 50% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Desert , 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 Quarterly
The earliest data available for this chart is Oct 20, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of SCHD
Returns By Period
As of Sep 20, 2024, the Desert returned 15.65% Year-To-Date and 11.06% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Year-To-Date | 1 month | 6 months | 1 year | 5 years (annualized) | 10 years (annualized) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
^GSPC S&P 500 | 19.79% | 2.08% | 9.01% | 29.79% | 13.85% | 11.12% |
| Desert | 15.65% | 3.26% | 7.96% | 22.69% | 12.54% | 11.06% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 17.76% | 3.30% | 8.52% | 24.89% | 12.01% | 10.53% |
SCHD Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 13.54% | 3.22% | 7.39% | 20.48% | 13.03% | 11.57% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Desert , with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.51% | 2.59% | 4.92% | -4.21% | 2.53% | 0.09% | 5.47% | 2.62% | 15.65% | ||||
| 2023 | 2.43% | -3.28% | -0.75% | 0.48% | -4.11% | 5.73% | 3.82% | -1.94% | -3.75% | -3.23% | 6.49% | 5.69% | 6.92% |
| 2022 | -1.90% | -1.54% | 3.14% | -4.45% | 3.16% | -7.92% | 4.48% | -2.70% | -7.61% | 11.47% | 6.41% | -3.36% | -2.66% |
| 2021 | -0.85% | 5.53% | 7.81% | 2.82% | 3.07% | -1.12% | 0.83% | 2.09% | -3.82% | 4.92% | -2.55% | 7.14% | 28.21% |
| 2020 | -2.13% | -9.53% | -13.35% | 11.64% | 3.29% | -0.82% | 4.52% | 4.65% | -2.36% | -0.72% | 12.96% | 3.28% | 8.55% |
| 2019 | 6.50% | 3.46% | 1.06% | 3.29% | -6.96% | 7.20% | 1.24% | -2.13% | 3.63% | 1.62% | 3.13% | 2.46% | 26.49% |
| 2018 | 4.63% | -5.03% | -2.42% | -0.35% | 1.20% | 0.45% | 4.60% | 2.09% | 0.93% | -5.44% | 3.32% | -8.64% | -5.51% |
| 2017 | 0.01% | 3.50% | -0.39% | 0.11% | 0.91% | 0.84% | 1.60% | -0.25% | 2.91% | 2.72% | 3.87% | 1.80% | 18.99% |
| 2016 | -3.52% | 0.43% | 6.55% | 0.67% | 1.23% | 2.02% | 2.83% | 0.17% | -0.14% | -1.33% | 4.63% | 2.48% | 16.80% |
| 2015 | -3.60% | 5.27% | -1.84% | 1.02% | 0.84% | -2.76% | 0.86% | -5.58% | -1.63% | 8.20% | 0.41% | -1.05% | -0.63% |
| 2014 | -4.07% | 3.93% | 2.32% | 1.34% | 1.35% | 1.64% | -1.46% | 3.43% | -0.76% | 1.88% | 2.72% | -0.28% | 12.43% |
| 2013 | 5.95% | 1.71% | 4.40% | 2.60% | 1.99% | -0.93% | 4.99% | -3.61% | 2.49% | 4.79% | 2.86% | 1.99% | 32.98% |
Expense Ratio
Desert has an expense ratio of 0.05%, which is considered low compared to other funds. Below you can find the expense ratios of portfolio funds side-by-side and effortlessly compare their relative costs.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of Desert is 42, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other portfolios in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for positions. Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 2.32 | 3.20 | 1.41 | 2.49 | 11.54 |
SCHD Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 1.69 | 2.46 | 1.29 | 1.51 | 7.87 |
Dividends
Dividend yield
Desert granted a 2.42% dividend yield in the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert | 2.42% | 2.97% | 2.95% | 2.46% | 2.86% | 2.74% | 2.90% | 2.46% | 2.67% | 2.79% | 2.42% | 2.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 2.27% | 2.46% | 2.52% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 2.50% | 2.73% | 2.29% | 2.44% | 2.60% | 2.22% | 2.21% |
SCHD Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 2.57% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% | 2.63% | 2.47% |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Desert . 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 Desert was 34.98%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.98% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 205 |
| -17.22% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 139 |
| -16.57% | Jan 12, 2022 | 181 | Sep 30, 2022 | 302 | Dec 13, 2023 | 483 |
| -13.28% | May 22, 2015 | 66 | Aug 25, 2015 | 149 | Mar 30, 2016 | 215 |
| -11.58% | Jan 29, 2018 | 39 | Mar 23, 2018 | 125 | Sep 20, 2018 | 164 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Desert volatility is 3.05%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Diversification
Asset Correlations Table
| SCHD | VTV | |
|---|---|---|
| SCHD | 1.00 | 0.95 |
| VTV | 0.95 | 1.00 |