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International fund options
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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in International fund options, 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 fund options
0.14%3.09%8.36%10.24%22.47%16.88%
ARTKX
Artisan International Value Fund
2.04%4.30%10.12%12.08%22.10%16.17%10.13%11.01%
CIVVX
Causeway International Value Fund
2.85%4.61%5.33%7.90%23.22%17.90%11.25%10.34%
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
0.43%2.45%10.05%11.52%25.01%17.84%9.46%
DFIC
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF
0.42%1.86%10.73%12.40%26.84%18.91%
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
2.97%3.44%11.48%13.39%28.75%19.81%10.83%11.25%
MIEIX
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
2.04%1.86%2.41%4.12%9.35%11.54%6.87%10.14%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 24, 2022, International fund options's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, International fund options closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.12%4.92%-8.82%5.68%3.40%-0.45%8.36%
20254.48%3.29%-0.10%2.54%4.86%2.81%-0.77%3.70%2.38%0.50%1.45%3.35%32.29%
2024-1.38%2.17%3.47%-2.25%5.18%-2.46%3.46%3.03%1.57%-4.82%-0.27%-2.81%4.44%
20239.27%-2.55%2.71%2.86%-4.19%5.13%2.94%-2.84%-3.64%-3.00%8.05%4.89%20.07%
20220.41%-5.50%2.93%-8.92%4.03%-5.42%-8.78%6.19%12.63%-1.36%-5.80%

Benchmark Metrics

International fund options has an annualized alpha of 4.25%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2022.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (78.04%) than losses (71.83%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.25% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.70 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
4.25%
Beta
0.70
0.62
Upside Capture
78.04%
Downside Capture
71.83%

Expense Ratio

International fund options has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range. 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 fund options ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


International fund options Risk / Return Rank: 2525
Overall Rank
International fund options Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2626
Sharpe Ratio Rank
International fund options Sortino Ratio Rank: 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
International fund options Omega Ratio Rank: 2828
Omega Ratio Rank
International fund options Calmar Ratio Rank: 2222
Calmar Ratio Rank
International fund options Martin Ratio Rank: 2424
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 fund options 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

1.53

1.86

-0.34

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.19

2.53

-0.35

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.34

-0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.81

2.53

-0.72

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

6.70

11.37

-4.67


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
ARTKX
Artisan International Value Fund
39
1.522.251.312.147.18
CIVVX
Causeway International Value Fund
24
1.261.881.241.364.43
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
52
1.632.321.292.188.47
DFIC
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF
57
1.792.511.322.349.21
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
59
1.992.711.372.499.40
MIEIX
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
10
0.620.961.120.742.57

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 fund options Sharpe ratio is 1.53 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 1.54 to 2.41, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio places it in the bottom 25%. This suggests weaker risk-adjusted returns than most portfolios, possibly due to lower returns, higher volatility, or both. It may be worth reviewing the allocation. You can use the Portfolio Optimization tool to explore options for improving the Sharpe ratio.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of International fund options 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 fund options provided a 4.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.51%4.87%3.75%2.56%1.89%3.55%1.21%2.52%2.21%1.57%1.71%1.98%
ARTKX
Artisan International Value Fund
6.28%6.90%4.10%2.84%2.11%9.72%0.84%3.64%5.37%3.89%3.11%6.17%
CIVVX
Causeway International Value Fund
9.11%9.59%9.07%3.39%1.54%1.60%1.11%4.41%3.31%1.73%1.69%1.70%
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
2.24%2.45%2.72%2.64%2.72%2.06%0.09%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DFIC
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF
2.27%2.54%2.87%2.55%1.47%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
4.53%5.05%2.25%2.29%2.23%2.49%4.21%3.93%2.93%1.93%3.66%2.30%
MIEIX
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
2.61%2.68%1.47%1.67%1.26%5.40%1.00%3.12%1.63%1.85%1.78%1.71%

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 fund options. 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 fund options was 22.52%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 81 trading sessions.

The current International fund options drawdown is 0.82%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-22.52%Sep 2022
6mo 1d3mo 29d
10moMar 2022 - Jan 2023
2025 selloff2025
-13.57%Apr 2025
19d24d
1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025
2026 correction2026
-11.61%Mar 2026
18d
3mo 15dMar 2026 - now
2023 correction2023
-10.70%Oct 2023
2mo 28d1mo 17d
4mo 15dJul 2023 - Dec 2023
2025 pullback2025
-9.83%Jan 2025
3mo 15d1mo 21d
5mo 6dSep 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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.00, 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
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.06

1.06

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 fund options correlation to the S&P 500 Index

International fund options has a 0.73 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

0.73

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

0.68

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 24, 2022

0.74


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DFAI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.75, while CIVVX has the lowest at 0.65.

CIVVX
0.65
ARTKX
0.70
DODFX
0.70
MIEIX
0.72
DFIC
0.74
DFAI
0.75

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. International fund options. DFAI has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while ARTKX has the lowest at 0.93.

ARTKX
0.93
CIVVX
0.95
DODFX
0.95
MIEIX
0.96
DFIC
0.97
DFAI
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.

ARTKXCIVVXDODFXMIEIXDFICDFAI
ARTKX1.000.870.890.890.870.87
CIVVX0.871.000.900.900.890.89
DODFX0.890.901.000.890.920.92
MIEIX0.890.900.891.000.920.93
DFIC0.870.890.920.921.000.99
DFAI0.870.890.920.930.991.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 24, 2022
Diversification Analysis

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