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My Betterment ActiveBeta
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 My Betterment ActiveBeta, 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 Sep 7, 2017, corresponding to the inception date of GHYB

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
My Betterment ActiveBeta
-0.10%-2.79%-1.66%0.54%17.59%15.18%8.86%
GSLC
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF
0.13%-3.52%-4.35%-2.81%14.61%17.10%10.97%13.29%
GSSC
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF
0.22%-3.05%-0.05%0.91%18.56%12.19%4.89%
GSIE
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF
-0.55%-1.93%1.81%6.14%25.07%15.16%8.50%8.97%
GEM
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF
-1.12%-3.06%3.63%6.95%32.15%15.66%4.45%7.83%
MUB
iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF
0.17%-0.92%0.21%1.72%4.44%2.70%0.91%2.00%
GHYB
Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
0.09%-0.61%-0.22%0.83%7.30%8.09%3.90%
GIGB
Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
0.33%-1.05%0.17%0.39%4.91%4.44%0.61%
EMBUX
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 8, 2017, My Betterment ActiveBeta's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -12.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, My Betterment ActiveBeta closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.11%1.18%-5.61%0.84%-1.66%
20252.89%-0.16%-3.26%0.48%5.27%4.22%0.86%2.93%2.68%1.10%0.50%1.05%19.91%
20240.48%4.01%2.95%-3.75%4.19%1.47%2.36%2.19%1.94%-2.14%4.61%-3.35%15.52%
20236.62%-2.65%2.61%1.33%-1.44%5.57%3.15%-2.43%-3.97%-2.67%8.22%5.04%20.07%
2022-5.23%-2.63%1.49%-7.25%0.55%-7.57%6.97%-4.13%-8.77%6.57%7.48%-4.09%-17.03%
2021-0.05%1.55%3.01%3.91%1.41%1.75%1.20%2.19%-4.17%4.80%-1.59%3.93%19.07%

Benchmark Metrics

My Betterment ActiveBeta has an annualized alpha of 0.20%, beta of 0.83, and R² of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 08, 2017.

  • This portfolio participated in 88.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.04% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.20%
Beta
0.83
0.96
Upside Capture
83.04%
Downside Capture
88.38%

Expense Ratio

My Betterment ActiveBeta has an expense ratio of 0.17%, 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

My Betterment ActiveBeta ranks 44 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.


My Betterment ActiveBeta Risk / Return Rank: 4444
Overall Rank
My Betterment ActiveBeta Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4242
Sharpe Ratio Rank
My Betterment ActiveBeta Sortino Ratio Rank: 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
My Betterment ActiveBeta Omega Ratio Rank: 4444
Omega Ratio Rank
My Betterment ActiveBeta Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
My Betterment ActiveBeta Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
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

1.11

0.88

+0.23

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.68

1.37

+0.31

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.66

1.39

+0.27

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.62

6.43

+1.19


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
GSLC
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF
430.811.271.191.265.62
GSSC
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF
440.841.321.171.535.34
GSIE
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF
751.412.051.302.369.04
GEM
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF
781.642.251.322.399.04
MUB
iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF
491.081.401.241.284.04
GHYB
Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
721.322.001.321.829.37
GIGB
Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
460.891.241.171.735.17
EMBUX
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund

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.

My Betterment ActiveBeta Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.11
  • 5-Year: 0.62
  • All Time: 0.65

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 1.01 to 1.70, 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 My Betterment ActiveBeta 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

My Betterment ActiveBeta provided a 1.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.76%1.77%2.01%2.04%2.20%1.66%1.57%2.13%2.22%1.93%1.74%0.51%
GSLC
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF
1.05%1.00%1.11%1.38%1.61%1.06%1.35%1.54%1.89%1.69%1.69%0.36%
GSSC
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta US Small Cap Equity ETF
1.22%1.17%1.42%1.33%1.31%1.00%0.94%1.24%1.21%0.73%0.00%0.00%
GSIE
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta International Equity ETF
2.64%2.65%3.11%2.87%3.01%2.40%1.60%2.80%2.68%2.31%2.15%0.13%
GEM
Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF
2.22%2.30%2.58%2.97%2.96%3.00%1.63%3.13%2.08%1.81%1.98%0.25%
MUB
iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF
3.18%3.14%3.01%2.65%2.11%1.81%2.11%2.42%2.46%2.26%2.21%2.51%
GHYB
Goldman Sachs Access High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
7.08%7.00%6.65%6.20%5.67%4.46%4.75%5.57%5.68%1.45%0.00%0.00%
GIGB
Goldman Sachs Access Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
4.70%4.69%4.45%3.67%3.12%2.25%2.62%3.22%3.31%1.55%0.00%0.00%
EMBUX
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund
3.58%5.54%8.20%5.49%8.21%5.50%6.56%7.89%7.25%7.66%3.94%6.84%

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 My Betterment ActiveBeta. 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 My Betterment ActiveBeta was 32.05%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.

The current My Betterment ActiveBeta drawdown is 5.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-32.05%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 2020107Aug 24, 2020130
-24.72%Jan 5, 2022186Sep 30, 2022330Jan 25, 2024516
-16.72%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201881Apr 23, 2019146
-14.99%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202562
-8.72%Jan 29, 20189Feb 8, 2018140Aug 29, 2018149

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.77, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkMUBGIGBEMBUXGEMGSSCGHYBGSIEGSLCPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.080.220.310.680.780.680.790.990.96
MUB0.081.000.680.280.080.050.280.110.090.12
GIGB0.220.681.000.320.170.180.460.250.240.26
EMBUX0.310.280.321.000.430.280.400.440.310.39
GEM0.680.080.170.431.000.580.530.760.660.76
GSSC0.780.050.180.280.581.000.620.710.790.83
GHYB0.680.280.460.400.530.621.000.640.690.71
GSIE0.790.110.250.440.760.710.641.000.780.89
GSLC0.990.090.240.310.660.790.690.781.000.97
Portfolio0.960.120.260.390.760.830.710.890.971.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 8, 2017