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Ginger Ale
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ginger Ale, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
1.75%-0.09%8.02%7.15%22.78%19.45%11.73%13.53%
Portfolio
Ginger Ale
2.09%1.53%13.09%12.24%27.90%18.47%10.61%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
2.83%-2.33%13.98%15.77%40.91%26.77%13.43%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
1.94%4.52%21.56%17.10%38.46%19.38%11.36%
DBEF
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
2.77%3.28%11.20%12.22%25.17%17.96%13.12%12.66%
DGS
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
3.96%1.43%14.20%15.60%23.59%15.37%7.92%10.06%
EDV
Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF
1.93%2.59%0.40%-1.16%4.02%-5.03%-10.20%-3.45%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.84%2.42%19.60%18.52%25.79%14.80%8.55%12.82%
SPEM
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
2.36%0.16%10.36%11.13%24.73%17.37%5.42%9.52%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.68%-0.06%8.49%7.67%24.15%20.99%13.30%15.41%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, Ginger Ale'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, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Ginger Ale closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.53%3.55%-4.94%7.23%2.92%-0.40%13.09%
20252.34%-0.36%-2.98%-1.74%4.96%3.85%1.17%4.07%2.37%0.93%1.45%0.75%17.82%
2024-0.49%3.11%4.00%-3.65%4.31%0.35%4.02%0.76%1.64%-2.08%4.73%-3.86%13.05%
20237.40%-2.43%0.11%0.73%-2.20%6.19%4.28%-2.69%-3.71%-3.54%8.09%6.69%19.27%
2022-3.46%-1.58%1.66%-6.34%1.45%-8.37%6.83%-3.27%-8.98%7.35%7.67%-4.55%-12.74%
20210.32%5.06%4.68%3.29%2.32%0.69%0.21%2.30%-2.68%4.22%-1.94%4.21%24.76%

Benchmark Metrics

Ginger Ale has an annualized alpha of 1.68%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.

  • This portfolio participated in 88.13% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
1.68%
Beta
0.83
0.89
Upside Capture
87.85%
Downside Capture
88.13%

Expense Ratio

Ginger Ale has an expense ratio of 0.19%, 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

Ginger Ale ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


Ginger Ale Risk / Return Rank: 8282
Overall Rank
Ginger Ale Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Ginger Ale Sortino Ratio Rank: 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
Ginger Ale Omega Ratio Rank: 8282
Omega Ratio Rank
Ginger Ale Calmar Ratio Rank: 7979
Calmar Ratio Rank
Ginger Ale Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ginger Ale 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.40

1.85

+0.55

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.33

2.52

+0.82

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.43

1.34

+0.10

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.63

2.52

+1.11

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.67

11.31

+3.35


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
832.533.361.463.1212.44
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
842.193.131.384.8614.46
DBEF
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
721.962.771.362.6911.29
DGS
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
521.432.011.272.367.76
EDV
Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF
140.280.501.060.320.73
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
882.383.671.435.6113.71
SPEM
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
531.492.081.282.197.82
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
731.982.681.362.7312.33

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.

The current Ginger Ale Sharpe ratio is 2.40 as of Jun 12, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.48 to 2.32, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Ginger Ale 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

Ginger Ale provided a 2.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.68%2.74%2.23%2.67%4.49%1.93%2.13%1.95%1.88%1.59%1.81%1.99%
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
4.14%3.05%4.31%3.29%3.17%2.39%1.67%0.36%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
1.62%1.58%1.61%1.65%1.74%1.28%1.21%0.38%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DBEF
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
4.99%5.55%1.29%4.46%15.85%2.28%2.41%3.03%3.22%2.98%2.55%3.70%
DGS
WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund
3.22%3.45%3.36%4.55%5.34%3.98%3.69%3.95%4.24%2.81%3.42%3.28%
EDV
Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF
4.93%4.94%4.65%3.81%3.28%1.95%5.54%3.51%2.90%2.92%5.32%4.24%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.25%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
SPEM
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
2.51%2.77%2.78%2.80%3.38%3.14%1.92%2.94%2.34%1.12%1.51%2.40%
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 Ginger Ale. 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 Ginger Ale was 33.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current Ginger Ale drawdown is 0.87%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-33.19%Mar 2020
2mo 2d5mo 13d
7mo 15dJan 2020 - Sep 2020
Bear market2022
-21.75%Sep 2022
8mo 28d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-16.22%Apr 2025
4mo 4d2mo 5d
6mo 9dDec 2024 - Jun 2025
2026 pullback2026
-7.73%Mar 2026
22d28d
1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-7.36%Aug 2024
19d25d
1mo 14dJul 2024 - Aug 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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.58, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.22

1.21

1.20

1.17

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.17, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Ginger Ale correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Ginger Ale has a 0.88 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.88

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.87

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.90

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 26, 2019

0.91


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while EDV has the lowest at -0.02.

EDV
-0.02
DGS
0.66
SPEM
0.67
AVDV
0.71
AVUV
0.72
SCHD
0.73
DBEF
0.79
VOO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Ginger Ale. VOO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.91, while EDV has the lowest at 0.01.

EDV
0.01
SPEM
0.74
DGS
0.75
SCHD
0.84
AVDV
0.85
DBEF
0.86
AVUV
0.90
VOO
0.91

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 26, 2019
Diversification Analysis

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