Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for Factors (Simpler)
Add portfolio to the optimizer to find optimal allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio OptimizerPerformance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Factors (Simpler), 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.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Factors (Simpler) | 0.91% | 2.39% | 17.32% | 17.66% | 31.45% | 25.12% | 14.49% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.89% | -1.95% | 14.99% | 17.18% | 40.93% | 26.72% | 13.63% | — |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.42% | 1.46% | 25.08% | 27.86% | 45.20% | 24.04% | 9.66% | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.96% | 5.96% | 22.73% | 19.51% | 40.08% | 19.24% | 11.57% | — |
IDMO Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | 1.36% | -1.92% | 8.17% | 10.09% | 23.12% | 25.21% | 15.50% | 12.64% |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.12% | -0.00% | -0.30% | -0.00% | 2.97% | 3.77% | 0.21% | 1.24% |
IQLT iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | 0.04% | 1.07% | 9.81% | 11.22% | 16.83% | 14.25% | 7.32% | 10.17% |
SPHQ Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 1.02% | 5.98% | 16.79% | 15.77% | 24.32% | 22.40% | 14.55% | 15.27% |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 1.26% | 4.23% | 28.15% | 28.70% | 43.47% | 41.53% | 23.50% | 20.86% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2019, Factors (Simpler)'s average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Factors (Simpler) closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.31% | 3.14% | -5.99% | 10.06% | 5.37% | 0.99% | 17.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.74% | 0.49% | -2.95% | 1.64% | 6.70% | 4.00% | 0.46% | 2.84% | 2.46% | 0.45% | 0.67% | 1.24% | 23.65% |
| 2024 | 1.85% | 5.44% | 4.04% | -4.06% | 5.09% | 2.38% | 1.93% | 2.07% | 1.00% | -2.17% | 4.38% | -2.99% | 20.06% |
| 2023 | 4.34% | -2.96% | 1.72% | 1.71% | -3.52% | 5.31% | 3.43% | -0.70% | -2.46% | -2.51% | 7.97% | 5.75% | 18.69% |
| 2022 | -4.35% | -2.01% | 1.35% | -6.54% | 1.95% | -8.63% | 6.57% | -3.68% | -8.07% | 8.71% | 7.16% | -3.01% | -11.84% |
| 2021 | 0.33% | 1.61% | 2.46% | 3.56% | 1.32% | 2.55% | 1.14% | 2.80% | -3.20% | 4.82% | -2.49% | 3.54% | 19.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
Factors (Simpler) has an annualized alpha of 4.04%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 26, 2019.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.87%) than losses (77.79%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.04% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.04%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 87.87%
- Downside Capture
- 77.79%
Expense Ratio
Factors (Simpler) has an expense ratio of 0.20%, 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
Factors (Simpler) ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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 Factors (Simpler) 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 | 2.19 | 1.86 | +0.33 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.11 | 2.53 | +0.58 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.34 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.36 | 2.53 | +0.83 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.01 | 11.37 | +3.64 |
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 | 81 | 2.53 | 3.36 | 1.46 | 3.12 | 12.44 |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 77 | 2.15 | 2.78 | 1.40 | 3.46 | 13.15 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 84 | 2.28 | 3.24 | 1.39 | 5.06 | 15.09 |
IDMO Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | 44 | 1.30 | 1.93 | 1.24 | 1.89 | 7.64 |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 29 | 1.00 | 1.52 | 1.17 | 1.19 | 3.35 |
IQLT iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | 37 | 1.13 | 1.67 | 1.20 | 1.63 | 6.18 |
SPHQ Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 66 | 1.85 | 2.67 | 1.32 | 2.75 | 11.76 |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 79 | 2.24 | 2.98 | 1.41 | 3.44 | 13.01 |
Loading charts...
Dividends
Dividend yield
Factors (Simpler) provided a 1.97% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.97% | 1.97% | 1.83% | 2.07% | 2.26% | 1.31% | 1.43% | 1.57% | 1.59% | 1.36% | 1.57% | 1.34% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 4.11% | 3.05% | 4.31% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 2.39% | 1.67% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 2.59% | 2.45% | 3.17% | 3.06% | 2.77% | 2.61% | 1.60% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IDMO Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | 3.52% | 3.71% | 2.24% | 2.89% | 3.66% | 1.81% | 1.63% | 2.78% | 3.27% | 3.08% | 2.18% | 2.52% |
IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | 3.64% | 3.48% | 3.18% | 2.36% | 1.37% | 0.73% | 1.12% | 2.01% | 1.95% | 1.51% | 1.33% | 1.39% |
IQLT iShares MSCI Intl Quality Factor ETF | 2.12% | 2.33% | 2.87% | 2.27% | 3.14% | 2.24% | 1.61% | 2.28% | 2.72% | 2.36% | 2.91% | 2.78% |
SPHQ Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | 1.03% | 1.09% | 1.15% | 1.42% | 1.85% | 1.19% | 1.55% | 1.51% | 1.85% | 1.57% | 1.67% | 2.29% |
SPMO Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 0.67% | 0.73% | 0.48% | 1.63% | 1.66% | 0.52% | 1.27% | 1.39% | 1.05% | 0.77% | 1.94% | 0.36% |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Factors (Simpler). 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 Factors (Simpler) was 29.67%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current Factors (Simpler) drawdown is 0.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -29.67%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 1d | 5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -23.02%Sep 2022 | 8mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.24%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.94%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 14d | 1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.22%Aug 2024 | 19d | 18d | 1mo 7dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.25, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.15 | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.13 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.13, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Factors (Simpler) correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.91 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 26, 2019 | 0.93 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SPHQ has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while IEI has the lowest at 0.01.
Asset Correlations Table
| IEI | AVUV | AVEM | SPMO | AVDV | IDMO | SPHQ | IQLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEI | 1.00 | -0.07 | 0.02 | -0.00 | 0.05 | 0.08 | -0.00 | 0.10 |
| AVUV | -0.07 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.67 |
| AVEM | 0.02 | 0.58 | 1.00 | 0.61 | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.79 |
| SPMO | -0.00 | 0.56 | 0.61 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.72 | 0.84 | 0.67 |
| AVDV | 0.05 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.69 | 0.88 |
| IDMO | 0.08 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.86 |
| SPHQ | -0.00 | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.84 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 1.00 | 0.78 |
| IQLT | 0.10 | 0.67 | 0.79 | 0.67 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.78 | 1.00 |
Find what Factors (Simpler) is missing
See which holdings overlap, where Factors (Simpler) is concentrated, and which low-correlation assets could fill the gaps.
Analyze Diversification