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4 etfs
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S&P 500 Index

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Performance

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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.28%4.03%-5.94%8.42%3.23%-3.16%11.66%
20252.62%-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%
20238.37%-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%
20211.08%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
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.


4 etfs Risk / Return Rank: 6666
Overall Rank
4 etfs Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
4 etfs Sortino Ratio Rank: 6868
Sortino Ratio Rank
4 etfs Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
4 etfs Calmar Ratio Rank: 6868
Calmar Ratio Rank
4 etfs Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
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 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.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
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.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
AVDV
Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF
772.343.111.422.8411.34
AVUV
Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
772.032.931.354.4713.30
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
611.772.411.322.4811.17
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
521.562.161.292.198.40

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 4 etfs Sharpe ratio is 2.20 as of Jun 11, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.40 to 2.22, 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 4 etfs 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

4 etfs provided a 2.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.35%2.13%2.53%2.32%2.34%1.90%1.57%1.33%1.25%1.06%1.16%1.16%
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 2d7mo 21d
9mo 23dJan 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-24.82%Sep 2022
10mo 25d1y 2mo
2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-16.45%Apr 2025
1mo 18d1mo 7d
2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025
2026 pullback2026
-9.19%Mar 2026
22d28d
1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026
2024 pullback2024
-8.45%Aug 2024
19d1mo 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

4 etfs has a 0.86 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

0.86

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.

AVDV
0.71
AVUV
0.72
VXUS
0.79
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. 4 etfs. VXUS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.91, while AVDV has the lowest at 0.89.

AVDV
0.89
VTI
0.90
AVUV
0.91
VXUS
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.

AVUVAVDVVXUSVTI
AVUV1.000.710.700.76
AVDV0.711.000.910.73
VXUS0.700.911.000.81
VTI0.760.730.811.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 26, 2019
Diversification Analysis

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