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Apex Global Balanced
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Apex Global Balanced returned -0.17% Year-To-Date and 8.78% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Apex Global Balanced
0.00%-2.31%-0.17%1.38%12.99%11.86%6.23%8.78%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.03%-3.86%-9.70%-8.38%16.03%22.25%12.77%17.00%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.16%-3.03%3.71%6.74%16.12%14.94%10.95%11.89%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
-0.77%-2.79%3.65%8.84%30.37%16.09%8.76%9.49%
VBK
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
0.82%-2.87%1.84%2.19%20.13%13.10%2.50%10.71%
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
0.20%-3.26%3.80%5.19%17.55%13.63%7.68%10.27%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.98%0.31%0.85%4.27%3.53%0.30%1.70%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.10%-1.55%-0.08%0.10%2.63%3.79%0.18%1.74%
USD=X
USD Cash
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Apex Global Balanced's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.3 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.80%1.61%-4.05%0.59%-0.17%
20252.35%-0.42%-2.90%-0.12%3.16%3.26%0.71%2.24%2.03%1.26%0.57%0.22%12.90%
20240.02%2.55%2.64%-3.57%3.14%1.30%2.84%1.58%1.65%-1.68%4.49%-3.11%12.12%
20235.86%-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 1.18%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 67.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 62.97% 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
1.18%
Beta
0.59
0.93
Upside Capture
62.97%
Downside Capture
67.90%

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 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.


Apex Global Balanced Risk / Return Rank: 3535
Overall Rank
Apex Global Balanced Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4343
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Apex Global Balanced Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
Apex Global Balanced Omega Ratio Rank: 4242
Omega Ratio Rank
Apex Global Balanced Calmar Ratio Rank: 2525
Calmar Ratio Rank
Apex Global Balanced Martin Ratio Rank: 2424
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.51

0.88

+0.62

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.26

1.37

+0.89

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.31

1.39

-0.08

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.86

6.43

-1.58


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
350.721.191.171.043.47
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
561.091.571.231.486.62
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
831.732.361.352.6410.14
VBK
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
450.831.311.171.526.01
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
440.861.331.181.375.57
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
481.001.421.181.714.64
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
340.821.151.150.893.55
USD=X
USD Cash

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Apex Global Balanced Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.51
  • 5-Year: 0.58
  • 10-Year: 0.79
  • All Time: 0.78

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Apex Global Balanced compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

Apex Global Balanced provided a 2.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.46%2.46%2.45%2.34%1.92%1.88%1.71%2.19%2.37%2.00%2.04%2.09%
SCHG
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF
0.43%0.36%0.39%0.46%0.55%0.42%0.52%0.82%1.27%1.01%1.04%1.22%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
2.02%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
2.90%3.22%3.35%3.15%2.91%3.16%2.04%3.04%3.35%2.77%3.05%2.92%
VBK
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF
0.52%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
1.89%1.95%1.98%2.12%2.03%1.75%1.68%2.06%2.35%1.79%1.77%1.99%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%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
4.47%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
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%

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 3.75%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.55%Feb 20, 202033Mar 23, 2020128Jul 29, 2020161
-21.21%Nov 9, 2021340Oct 14, 2022497Feb 23, 2024837
-11.6%Sep 21, 201895Dec 24, 201887Mar 21, 2019182
-11.22%Dec 5, 2024125Apr 8, 202577Jun 24, 2025202
-9.93%Apr 27, 2015291Feb 11, 2016116Jun 6, 2016407

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.48, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkUSD=XBNDXBNDVEASCHGVTVVBRVBKPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.000.01-0.020.800.940.870.810.850.95
USD=X0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
BNDX0.010.001.000.680.030.03-0.03-0.030.030.13
BND-0.020.000.681.000.030.00-0.06-0.050.010.14
VEA0.800.000.030.031.000.670.720.690.680.80
SCHG0.940.000.030.000.671.000.650.640.780.85
VTV0.870.00-0.03-0.060.720.651.000.840.690.81
VBR0.810.00-0.03-0.050.690.640.841.000.820.82
VBK0.850.000.030.010.680.780.690.821.000.87
Portfolio0.950.000.130.140.800.850.810.820.871.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013