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International fund options
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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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The earliest data available for this chart is Mar 24, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of DFIC

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
International fund options
-0.61%-3.76%0.41%4.23%25.13%14.82%
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
-0.48%-2.91%1.52%5.71%30.49%16.77%10.32%10.19%
ARTKX
Artisan International Value Fund
-0.50%-3.21%0.14%2.87%17.75%13.27%9.61%9.93%
CIVVX
Causeway International Value Fund
-0.89%-7.06%-3.87%1.41%23.93%15.20%10.29%9.40%
DFIC
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF
-0.61%-3.15%4.25%8.96%34.57%17.01%
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
-0.53%-3.28%3.47%7.58%31.34%16.13%9.65%
MIEIX
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
-0.63%-2.94%-3.06%-1.08%13.42%10.34%7.27%9.41%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 25, 2022, International fund options's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.00%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.8 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% 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%0.79%0.41%
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%
2022-0.02%-5.50%2.93%-8.92%4.03%-5.42%-8.78%6.19%12.63%-1.36%-6.21%

Benchmark Metrics

International fund options has an annualized alpha of 4.91%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 25, 2022.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.74%) than losses (73.07%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.91% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.69 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
4.91%
Beta
0.69
0.62
Upside Capture
82.74%
Downside Capture
73.07%

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 58 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


International fund options Risk / Return Rank: 5858
Overall Rank
International fund options Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
International fund options Sortino Ratio Rank: 6161
Sortino Ratio Rank
International fund options Omega Ratio Rank: 6464
Omega Ratio Rank
International fund options Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
International fund options Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
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


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.48

0.88

+0.60

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.00

1.37

+0.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.21

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.98

1.39

+0.59

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.50

6.43

+1.07


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
831.842.361.372.459.06
ARTKX
Artisan International Value Fund
491.111.601.241.645.65
CIVVX
Causeway International Value Fund
431.101.561.231.315.03
DFIC
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF
871.962.621.402.9411.56
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
811.722.361.352.6610.31
MIEIX
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
240.751.071.151.043.77

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.

International fund options Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.48
  • All Time: 0.78

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, 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 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 4.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio4.90%4.87%3.75%2.56%1.89%3.55%1.21%2.52%2.21%1.57%1.71%1.98%
DODFX
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
4.98%5.05%2.25%2.29%2.23%2.49%4.21%3.93%2.93%1.93%3.66%2.30%
ARTKX
Artisan International Value Fund
6.91%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
9.98%9.59%9.07%3.39%1.54%1.60%1.11%4.41%3.31%1.73%1.69%1.70%
DFIC
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF
2.41%2.54%2.87%2.55%1.47%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
2.38%2.45%2.72%2.64%2.72%2.06%0.09%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MIEIX
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
2.76%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 8.10%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-22.52%Mar 30, 2022125Sep 27, 202281Jan 24, 2023206
-13.57%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 202517May 2, 202531
-11.61%Mar 2, 202615Mar 20, 2026
-10.7%Jul 31, 202364Oct 27, 202332Dec 13, 202396
-9.83%Sep 30, 202472Jan 13, 202535Mar 5, 2025107

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. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkARTKXCIVVXDODFXMIEIXDFICDFAIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.700.660.700.720.730.750.74
ARTKX0.701.000.880.890.890.880.880.93
CIVVX0.660.881.000.910.900.890.900.95
DODFX0.700.890.911.000.890.920.920.95
MIEIX0.720.890.900.891.000.920.930.96
DFIC0.730.880.890.920.921.000.990.97
DFAI0.750.880.900.920.930.991.000.97
Portfolio0.740.930.950.950.960.970.971.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 25, 2022