Asset Allocation
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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
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.12% | 4.92% | -8.82% | 5.68% | 3.40% | -0.45% | 8.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.48% | 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% |
| 2023 | 9.27% | -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 | 0.41% | -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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARTKX Artisan International Value Fund | 39 | 1.52 | 2.25 | 1.31 | 2.14 | 7.18 |
CIVVX Causeway International Value Fund | 24 | 1.26 | 1.88 | 1.24 | 1.36 | 4.43 |
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 52 | 1.63 | 2.32 | 1.29 | 2.18 | 8.47 |
DFIC DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | 57 | 1.79 | 2.51 | 1.32 | 2.34 | 9.21 |
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 59 | 1.99 | 2.71 | 1.37 | 2.49 | 9.40 |
MIEIX MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | 10 | 0.62 | 0.96 | 1.12 | 0.74 | 2.57 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
International fund options provided a 4.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.51% | 4.87% | 3.75% | 2.56% | 1.89% | 3.55% | 1.21% | 2.52% | 2.21% | 1.57% | 1.71% | 1.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 1d | 3mo 29d | 10moMar 2022 - Jan 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.57%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.61%Mar 2026 | 18d | — | 3mo 15dMar 2026 - now |
2023 correction2023 | -10.70%Oct 2023 | 2mo 28d | 1mo 17d | 4mo 15dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.83%Jan 2025 | 3mo 15d | 1mo 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
| 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.
Asset Correlations Table
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