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International
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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 International, 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
0.50%0.31%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
International
0.48%5.11%22.18%25.42%48.24%24.96%13.24%
FRDM
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
0.49%9.04%40.13%46.37%87.32%34.29%18.68%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
0.40%3.09%13.69%15.52%30.12%18.37%8.32%10.22%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
0.54%2.62%12.90%14.90%31.26%21.73%12.29%11.24%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 23, 2019, International's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, International closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.05%6.72%-8.98%9.36%6.89%-0.41%22.18%
20253.66%2.07%1.83%2.90%4.64%4.79%-0.44%4.28%3.91%3.74%0.96%4.54%43.58%
2024-3.07%3.36%3.63%-2.05%4.43%0.32%1.74%2.13%1.93%-3.68%-1.50%-2.23%4.67%
20239.04%-4.47%1.92%1.98%-2.38%5.22%4.37%-5.48%-3.36%-2.50%9.16%5.21%18.73%
20220.26%-2.17%1.40%-7.54%3.41%-10.53%3.39%-3.54%-9.95%4.66%12.17%-2.45%-12.50%
20210.87%2.57%2.49%2.00%2.92%-0.58%-1.21%1.99%-3.64%1.97%-3.43%4.10%10.14%

Benchmark Metrics

International has an annualized alpha of 2.69%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 23, 2019.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.22%) than losses (85.12%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.69% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
2.69%
Beta
0.80
0.69
Upside Capture
86.22%
Downside Capture
85.12%

Expense Ratio

International 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

International ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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.


International Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
International Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8383
Sharpe Ratio Rank
International Sortino Ratio Rank: 7878
Sortino Ratio Rank
International Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
International Calmar Ratio Rank: 7676
Calmar Ratio Rank
International Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
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 International 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

2.54

1.86

+0.68

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.28

2.53

+0.75

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.47

1.34

+0.13

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.71

2.53

+1.18

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.36

11.37

+2.99


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
FRDM
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
91
3.153.681.545.0219.36
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
58
1.772.441.332.539.72
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
74
2.263.081.412.9611.60

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current International Sharpe ratio is 2.54 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, 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 International 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

International provided a 2.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.54%3.04%3.58%3.49%3.51%3.19%2.16%2.78%2.49%1.98%1.77%0.94%
FRDM
Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF
1.56%2.26%2.53%2.66%2.72%2.17%1.11%1.07%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.67%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.39%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%

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 International. 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 International was 37.68%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 170 trading sessions.

The current International drawdown is 2.03%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-37.68%Mar 2020
2mo 2d8mo 2d
10mo 4dJan 2020 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-26.82%Oct 2022
9mo 4d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-13.52%Apr 2025
19d21d
1mo 10dMar 2025 - Apr 2025
2026 correction2026
-12.53%Mar 2026
1mo 2d1mo 6d
2mo 8dFeb 2026 - May 2026
2025 pullback2025
-9.78%Jan 2025
3mo 18d2mo 3d
5mo 21dSep 2024 - Mar 2025

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.00, 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

1.04

1.05

1.04

1.04

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

International correlation to the S&P 500 Index

International has a 0.79 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

0.79

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

0.73

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

0.75

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 23, 2019

0.77


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VXUS has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.79, while FRDM has the lowest at 0.69.

FRDM
0.69
VYMI
0.72
VXUS
0.79

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. International. VXUS has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while FRDM has the lowest at 0.94.

FRDM
0.94
VYMI
0.94
VXUS
0.97

Asset Correlations Table

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

FRDMVYMIVXUS
FRDM1.000.790.84
VYMI0.791.000.95
VXUS0.840.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 23, 2019
Diversification Analysis

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