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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Apex Global Balanced, 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
As of Jun 18, 2026, the Apex Global Balanced returned 7.68% Year-To-Date and 9.31% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.08% | 2.00% | 9.57% | 10.71% | 25.41% | 19.37% | 12.48% | 13.67% |
Portfolio Apex Global Balanced | 0.00% | 2.90% | 7.68% | 8.12% | 18.19% | 13.43% | 7.32% | 9.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.27% | 1.57% | 0.65% | 0.54% | 4.73% | 4.05% | 0.04% | 1.60% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.84% | 1.21% | 1.17% | 2.25% | 4.33% | 0.43% | 1.74% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 1.32% | 0.03% | 4.05% | 5.38% | 21.75% | 22.88% | 14.43% | 18.65% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 1.84% | 7.29% | 18.15% | 18.64% | 32.71% | 16.94% | 5.58% | 11.88% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.62% | 5.45% | 13.21% | 12.18% | 27.70% | 15.68% | 9.37% | 10.72% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.96% | 5.36% | 16.56% | 18.46% | 34.18% | 19.30% | 10.55% | 10.46% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 0.19% | 4.55% | 13.98% | 14.65% | 27.80% | 17.73% | 12.66% | 12.66% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 4, 2013, Apex Global Balanced's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Apex Global Balanced closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.80% | 1.61% | -4.05% | 5.44% | 2.88% | 0.01% | 7.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.35% | -0.42% | -2.90% | -0.12% | 3.16% | 3.26% | 0.71% | 2.24% | 2.03% | 1.26% | 0.57% | 0.22% | 12.90% |
| 2024 | 0.02% | 2.55% | 2.64% | -3.57% | 3.14% | 1.30% | 2.84% | 1.58% | 1.65% | -1.68% | 4.49% | -3.11% | 12.12% |
| 2023 | 5.86% | -2.39% | 2.19% | 0.83% | -0.52% | 3.96% | 2.23% | -1.73% | -3.65% | -2.41% | 7.03% | 5.11% | 17.03% |
| 2022 | -4.18% | -1.51% | 0.62% | -6.60% | 0.24% | -5.64% | 6.30% | -3.50% | -7.08% | 4.57% | 4.92% | -3.70% | -15.52% |
| 2021 | -0.34% | 1.49% | 1.66% | 3.10% | 0.54% | 1.44% | 1.09% | 1.41% | -2.90% | 3.60% | -1.45% | 2.22% | 12.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Apex Global Balanced has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 04, 2013.
- This portfolio participated in 67.52% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.23% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 1.12%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 62.23%
- Downside Capture
- 67.52%
Expense Ratio
Apex Global Balanced has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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
Apex Global Balanced ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Apex Global Balanced 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 | 2.12 | 2.05 | +0.07 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.04 | 2.77 | +0.26 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.04 | 2.81 | +0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.62 | 12.55 | +0.07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 37 | 1.27 | 1.91 | 1.22 | 1.77 | 5.10 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 18 | 0.66 | 0.95 | 1.12 | 0.77 | 2.13 |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 35 | 1.35 | 1.86 | 1.24 | 1.33 | 4.37 |
USD=X USD Cash | — | — | — | — | — | — |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 54 | 1.64 | 2.27 | 1.28 | 2.87 | 10.76 |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 61 | 1.82 | 2.67 | 1.31 | 3.14 | 11.11 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 67 | 2.08 | 2.84 | 1.38 | 2.95 | 11.39 |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 87 | 2.70 | 3.84 | 1.48 | 4.40 | 16.57 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Apex Global Balanced provided a 2.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.43% | 2.46% | 2.45% | 2.34% | 1.92% | 1.88% | 1.71% | 2.19% | 2.37% | 2.00% | 2.04% | 2.09% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.95% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.46% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.37% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.22% |
USD=X USD Cash | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.44% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.57% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 1.08% | 0.98% |
VBR Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 1.74% | 1.95% | 1.98% | 2.12% | 2.03% | 1.75% | 1.68% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.79% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 3.12% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VTV Vanguard Value ETF | 1.83% | 2.05% | 2.31% | 2.46% | 2.52% | 2.15% | 2.56% | 2.50% | 2.73% | 2.29% | 2.44% | 2.60% |
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 Apex Global Balanced. 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 Apex Global Balanced was 22.55%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 128 trading sessions.
The current Apex Global Balanced drawdown is 1.01%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -22.55%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 8d | 5mo 10dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.21%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -11.60%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 2mo 27d | 6mo 1dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.22%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 2mo 17d | 6mo 21dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2016 pullback2016 | -9.93%Feb 2016 | 9mo 20d | 3mo 26d | 1y 1moApr 2015 - Jun 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.48, 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 | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.22 | 1.24 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.22 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.22, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Apex Global Balanced correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.93 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.94 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.95 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 4, 2013 | 0.95 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while BND has the lowest at -0.00.
Asset Correlations Table
| USD=X | BND | BNDX | VEA | SCHG | VTV | VBR | VBK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD=X | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| BND | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.69 | 0.04 | 0.01 | -0.05 | -0.04 | 0.02 |
| BNDX | 0.00 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 0.04 |
| VEA | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.68 |
| SCHG | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.78 |
| VTV | 0.00 | -0.05 | -0.02 | 0.71 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| VBR | 0.00 | -0.04 | -0.02 | 0.68 | 0.63 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 0.82 |
| VBK | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 0.69 | 0.82 | 1.00 |
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