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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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.53% | 3.55% | -4.94% | 7.23% | 2.92% | -0.40% | 13.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.34% | -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% |
| 2023 | 7.40% | -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% |
| 2021 | 0.32% | 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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 83 | 2.53 | 3.36 | 1.46 | 3.12 | 12.44 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 84 | 2.19 | 3.13 | 1.38 | 4.86 | 14.46 |
DBEF Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | 72 | 1.96 | 2.77 | 1.36 | 2.69 | 11.29 |
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 52 | 1.43 | 2.01 | 1.27 | 2.36 | 7.76 |
EDV Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 14 | 0.28 | 0.50 | 1.06 | 0.32 | 0.73 |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 88 | 2.38 | 3.67 | 1.43 | 5.61 | 13.71 |
SPEM SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 53 | 1.49 | 2.08 | 1.28 | 2.19 | 7.82 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 73 | 1.98 | 2.68 | 1.36 | 2.73 | 12.33 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Ginger Ale provided a 2.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.68% | 2.74% | 2.23% | 2.67% | 4.49% | 1.93% | 2.13% | 1.95% | 1.88% | 1.59% | 1.81% | 1.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 2d | 5mo 13d | 7mo 15dJan 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.75%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.22%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 2mo 5d | 6mo 9dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.73%Mar 2026 | 22d | 28d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.36%Aug 2024 | 19d | 25d | 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
| EDV | SPEM | DGS | SCHD | AVUV | AVDV | DBEF | VOO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDV | 1.00 | -0.02 | 0.02 | -0.07 | -0.11 | -0.03 | -0.09 | -0.02 |
| SPEM | -0.02 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.67 |
| DGS | 0.02 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.66 |
| SCHD | -0.07 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.74 |
| AVUV | -0.11 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.72 |
| AVDV | -0.03 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.71 |
| DBEF | -0.09 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.79 |
| VOO | -0.02 | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.79 | 1.00 |
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