Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 30% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 25% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 25% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 4 etfs, 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 | -1.62% | -1.97% | 6.16% | 5.52% | 20.34% | 19.12% | 11.34% | 13.24% |
Portfolio 4 etfs | -1.21% | -1.99% | 11.66% | 11.48% | 29.78% | 20.95% | 11.19% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | -1.66% | -5.33% | 10.83% | 13.19% | 37.25% | 25.71% | 12.80% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -0.15% | 1.95% | 19.26% | 15.89% | 35.41% | 18.59% | 10.93% | — |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | -1.55% | -1.54% | 7.13% | 6.33% | 22.01% | 20.34% | 11.69% | 14.64% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | -1.47% | -3.28% | 9.59% | 10.88% | 24.55% | 17.43% | 7.53% | 9.53% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, 4 etfs's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 4 etfs closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.28% | 4.03% | -5.94% | 8.42% | 3.23% | -3.16% | 11.66% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.62% | -1.24% | -2.13% | 0.02% | 6.18% | 4.40% | 1.10% | 5.36% | 2.68% | 0.60% | 1.96% | 1.54% | 25.27% |
| 2024 | -1.19% | 3.13% | 4.41% | -3.72% | 5.02% | -0.79% | 5.06% | 0.50% | 1.78% | -2.72% | 5.10% | -3.97% | 12.62% |
| 2023 | 8.37% | -2.46% | -0.72% | 0.83% | -2.99% | 6.83% | 5.46% | -3.07% | -3.56% | -3.56% | 8.26% | 7.26% | 21.04% |
| 2022 | -3.97% | -0.87% | 1.43% | -6.83% | 1.74% | -9.92% | 7.75% | -3.81% | -9.96% | 8.41% | 8.60% | -4.13% | -13.15% |
| 2021 | 1.08% | 6.20% | 4.31% | 3.65% | 2.78% | -0.31% | -0.34% | 2.23% | -2.60% | 4.24% | -3.40% | 4.27% | 23.91% |
Benchmark Metrics
4 etfs has an annualized alpha of 1.65%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.85, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.65%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 99.69%
- Downside Capture
- 97.38%
Expense Ratio
4 etfs has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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
4 etfs ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 4 etfs 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 | 2.20 | 1.67 | +0.53 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.03 | 2.28 | +0.75 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.30 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.26 | 2.25 | +1.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.07 | 10.14 | +2.93 |
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 | 77 | 2.34 | 3.11 | 1.42 | 2.84 | 11.34 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 77 | 2.03 | 2.93 | 1.35 | 4.47 | 13.30 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 61 | 1.77 | 2.41 | 1.32 | 2.48 | 11.17 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 52 | 1.56 | 2.16 | 1.29 | 2.19 | 8.40 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
4 etfs provided a 2.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.35% | 2.13% | 2.53% | 2.32% | 2.34% | 1.90% | 1.57% | 1.33% | 1.25% | 1.06% | 1.16% | 1.16% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 4.26% | 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 | 1.65% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.05% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 2.77% | 3.18% | 3.37% | 3.24% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 2.14% | 3.06% | 3.18% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.83% |
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 4 etfs. 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 4 etfs was 39.70%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 161 trading sessions.
The current 4 etfs drawdown is 3.61%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -39.70%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 21d | 9mo 23dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.82%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -16.45%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.19%Mar 2026 | 22d | 28d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.45%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.92, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.09 | 1.08 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.08, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
4 etfs correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.87 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 26, 2019 | 0.88 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while AVDV has the lowest at 0.71.
Asset Correlations Table
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