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VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV
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 VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV, 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 2, 2016, corresponding to the inception date of VYMI

Returns By Period

As of Apr 4, 2026, the VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV returned 3.83% Year-To-Date and 11.18% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.44%-1.90%-3.41%-1.91%30.31%17.22%10.14%12.44%
Portfolio
VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV
0.31%-1.65%3.83%9.91%37.54%19.06%11.58%11.18%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.43%-0.55%4.16%6.74%28.76%15.18%10.89%12.04%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
0.45%1.55%6.74%13.95%45.31%20.38%12.59%10.46%
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
0.30%3.18%12.17%21.76%70.97%36.21%25.03%17.74%
AAXJ
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF
0.98%-0.96%4.22%5.00%43.62%14.88%2.79%8.14%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
-0.41%-9.69%7.91%17.36%52.89%31.87%21.31%13.70%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
-0.13%-0.39%0.10%1.19%3.53%4.07%1.65%1.94%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
0.01%0.05%1.12%1.44%3.85%4.57%3.50%3.07%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.60%-1.75%-4.08%-2.91%39.91%23.49%12.83%19.23%
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
0.46%-12.97%2.59%50.00%144.05%42.40%23.15%16.28%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 2016, VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.21%4.67%-6.22%0.55%3.83%
20252.76%0.77%1.14%0.40%2.96%3.29%0.81%3.28%4.21%2.04%2.14%2.96%30.21%
2024-0.02%2.43%3.69%-0.68%3.52%0.75%1.62%1.32%2.81%-0.61%0.64%-1.53%14.68%
20235.13%-3.10%3.49%1.27%-1.23%3.20%3.28%-2.09%-2.36%-0.54%5.27%2.50%15.30%
2022-1.41%-0.25%0.67%-4.37%0.50%-4.66%2.48%-2.85%-6.13%2.74%7.88%-1.61%-7.54%
20210.45%1.09%1.68%2.16%2.63%-0.86%-0.30%0.83%-2.35%2.78%-2.07%3.05%9.28%

Benchmark Metrics

VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV has an annualized alpha of 4.09%, beta of 0.54, and R² of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 03, 2016.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (60.06%) than losses (50.70%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.09% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.54 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
4.09%
Beta
0.54
0.77
Upside Capture
60.06%
Downside Capture
50.70%

Expense Ratio

VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV has an expense ratio of 0.23%, 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

VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV Risk / Return Rank: 8989
Overall Rank
VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9292
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV Sortino Ratio Rank: 9090
Sortino Ratio Rank
VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV Omega Ratio Rank: 9494
Omega Ratio Rank
VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV Martin Ratio Rank: 8383
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

3.17

1.84

+1.32

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

4.22

2.97

+1.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.66

1.40

+0.26

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.42

1.82

+1.59

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

13.86

7.76

+6.10


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
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
832.223.501.442.118.71
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
933.164.461.633.3612.91
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
963.434.581.654.5418.42
AAXJ
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF
822.213.011.422.409.20
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
801.922.341.352.528.99
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
861.832.841.353.1511.73
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
922.163.171.454.2513.63
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
791.912.971.402.027.51
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
832.582.481.452.718.16

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.

VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 3.17
  • 5-Year: 1.11
  • 10-Year: 1.02
  • All Time: 1.03

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 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 VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV 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

VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV provided a 2.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.12%2.18%2.37%2.30%2.79%2.33%1.61%2.02%2.20%1.72%1.46%1.40%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
2.01%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.59%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%
DXJ
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
1.15%1.29%3.48%3.44%3.02%2.64%2.53%2.47%2.92%2.30%1.98%5.95%
AAXJ
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF
1.74%1.81%1.86%1.95%1.74%2.21%1.06%1.83%2.10%1.99%1.77%2.44%
GLD
SPDR Gold Shares
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
3.93%3.83%3.38%2.46%1.50%1.45%1.79%2.29%1.99%1.65%1.48%1.40%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
3.62%3.81%2.70%2.86%6.84%4.68%1.20%1.95%2.45%1.52%0.76%0.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ ETF
0.48%0.45%0.56%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%
SLV
iShares Silver Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%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 VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV. 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 VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV was 20.99%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 83 trading sessions.

The current VTV, QQQ, VYMI, AAXY, DXJ, GLD, SLV, VTIP, BSV drawdown is 6.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-20.99%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 202083Jul 21, 2020127
-16.53%Jan 13, 2022190Oct 14, 2022167Jun 15, 2023357
-13.13%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 2018180Sep 12, 2019409
-8.75%Mar 20, 202514Apr 8, 202517May 2, 202531
-8.41%Mar 2, 202621Mar 30, 2026

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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.28, 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.

BenchmarkBSVVTIPGLDSLVDXJQQQVTVAAXJVYMIPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.010.090.040.180.630.910.840.660.730.83
BSV-0.011.000.620.390.25-0.210.00-0.050.000.030.09
VTIP0.090.621.000.380.30-0.090.070.090.080.160.22
GLD0.040.390.381.000.77-0.100.040.030.180.210.37
SLV0.180.250.300.771.000.050.160.160.310.350.51
DXJ0.63-0.21-0.09-0.100.051.000.540.620.520.650.65
QQQ0.910.000.070.040.160.541.000.620.650.600.74
VTV0.84-0.050.090.030.160.620.621.000.560.750.76
AAXJ0.660.000.080.180.310.520.650.561.000.770.83
VYMI0.730.030.160.210.350.650.600.750.771.000.90
Portfolio0.830.090.220.370.510.650.740.760.830.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 3, 2016