Asset Allocation
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
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.12% | 4.92% | -8.82% | 0.79% | 0.41% | ||||||||
| 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 | -0.02% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 0.88 | +0.60 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.00 | 1.37 | +0.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.21 | +0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.98 | 1.39 | +0.59 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.50 | 6.43 | +1.07 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DODFX Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | 83 | 1.84 | 2.36 | 1.37 | 2.45 | 9.06 |
ARTKX Artisan International Value Fund | 49 | 1.11 | 1.60 | 1.24 | 1.64 | 5.65 |
CIVVX Causeway International Value Fund | 43 | 1.10 | 1.56 | 1.23 | 1.31 | 5.03 |
DFIC DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | 87 | 1.96 | 2.62 | 1.40 | 2.94 | 11.56 |
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 81 | 1.72 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.66 | 10.31 |
MIEIX MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | 24 | 0.75 | 1.07 | 1.15 | 1.04 | 3.77 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
International fund options provided a 4.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.90% | 4.87% | 3.75% | 2.56% | 1.89% | 3.55% | 1.21% | 2.52% | 2.21% | 1.57% | 1.71% | 1.98% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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, 2022 | 125 | Sep 27, 2022 | 81 | Jan 24, 2023 | 206 |
| -13.57% | Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 31 |
| -11.61% | Mar 2, 2026 | 15 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -10.7% | Jul 31, 2023 | 64 | Oct 27, 2023 | 32 | Dec 13, 2023 | 96 |
| -9.83% | Sep 30, 2024 | 72 | Jan 13, 2025 | 35 | Mar 5, 2025 | 107 |
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
| Benchmark | ARTKX | CIVVX | DODFX | MIEIX | DFIC | DFAI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.74 |
| ARTKX | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.93 |
| CIVVX | 0.66 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.91 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.95 |
| DODFX | 0.70 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.95 |
| MIEIX | 0.72 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.96 |
| DFIC | 0.73 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.97 |
| DFAI | 0.75 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Portfolio | 0.74 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 1.00 |