Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2025, 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 30, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of AVES
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 2025 | -0.23% | -2.31% | 3.43% | 6.77% | 39.23% | 18.23% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | -1.97% | -8.34% | 7.18% | 18.52% | 51.24% | 31.43% | 21.13% | 13.49% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.50% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 31.08% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.68% | 0.58% | 9.54% | 11.38% | 45.09% | 16.21% | 10.57% | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -1.58% | 3.65% | 7.84% | 42.16% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -0.72% | -1.88% | 0.11% | 0.16% | 31.31% | 13.41% | 3.75% | 7.73% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | -0.97% | -2.94% | 7.34% | 13.75% | 65.77% | 23.93% | 13.58% | — |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 0.13% | -0.69% | 0.03% | 0.93% | 2.98% | 3.19% | 0.33% | 1.32% |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | -0.15% | -1.39% | 3.08% | 6.56% | 39.96% | 16.19% | — | — |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.53% | 1.46% | 3.49% | 2.14% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2021, 2025's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 2025 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.34% | 3.88% | -6.00% | 0.56% | 3.43% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.58% | -1.00% | -1.21% | -0.22% | 5.01% | 4.12% | 0.92% | 4.71% | 3.40% | 0.84% | 1.90% | 1.35% | 24.55% |
| 2024 | -1.20% | 2.82% | 4.29% | -2.65% | 4.17% | -0.03% | 4.59% | 0.43% | 2.51% | -1.67% | 3.79% | -3.71% | 13.64% |
| 2023 | 7.70% | -3.17% | 0.53% | 0.53% | -2.21% | 5.57% | 5.01% | -2.96% | -3.58% | -2.20% | 7.40% | 6.09% | 19.12% |
| 2022 | -2.85% | -0.40% | 1.09% | -6.07% | 1.17% | -8.13% | 5.79% | -3.16% | -9.02% | 6.55% | 8.16% | -3.65% | -11.63% |
| 2021 | 3.56% | -2.17% | 3.80% | 5.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
2025 has an annualized alpha of 3.55%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (85.32%) than losses (78.47%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.55% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.55%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 85.32%
- Downside Capture
- 78.47%
Expense Ratio
2025 has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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
2025 ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.74 | 0.88 | +0.86 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.42 | 1.37 | +1.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.21 | +0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.48 | 1.39 | +1.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.92 | 6.43 | +4.49 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 81 | 1.62 | 2.01 | 1.30 | 2.41 | 8.56 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 53 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 62 | 1.17 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 1.90 | 7.48 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 81 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 61 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.78 | 6.68 |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 94 | 2.69 | 3.38 | 1.55 | 3.76 | 15.42 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 51 | 1.08 | 1.61 | 1.19 | 1.64 | 5.01 |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 77 | 1.68 | 2.23 | 1.33 | 2.39 | 8.94 |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | — | 3.48 | — | — | — | — |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2025 provided a 1.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.86% | 1.93% | 2.18% | 2.10% | 2.13% | 1.49% | 1.31% | 1.28% | 1.18% | 0.99% | 1.09% | 1.17% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold 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% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.39% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.70% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 2.97% | 3.05% | 4.31% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 2.39% | 1.67% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.82% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 3.19% | 3.17% | 4.09% | 3.96% | 3.70% | 0.62% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 3.42% | 3.88% | 1.53% | 0.41% | 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 2025. 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 2025 was 21.51%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 302 trading sessions.
The current 2025 drawdown is 5.91%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.51% | Nov 15, 2021 | 221 | Sep 30, 2022 | 302 | Dec 13, 2023 | 523 |
| -14.12% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 59 |
| -8.93% | Feb 26, 2026 | 17 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.22% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -5.3% | Dec 12, 2024 | 20 | Jan 13, 2025 | 24 | Feb 18, 2025 | 44 |
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 5.91, 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 | SPAXX | VGIT | PHYS | AVUV | VOO | VWO | AVES | AVDV | VEA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| SPAXX | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.00 | -0.03 | 0.00 | -0.06 | -0.06 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.03 |
| VGIT | 0.07 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 0.33 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| PHYS | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.33 | 1.00 | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| AVUV | 0.74 | -0.03 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.89 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| VWO | 0.64 | -0.06 | 0.08 | 0.30 | 0.56 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.79 |
| AVES | 0.62 | -0.06 | 0.10 | 0.34 | 0.58 | 0.63 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| AVDV | 0.68 | -0.02 | 0.15 | 0.38 | 0.70 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.88 |
| VEA | 0.78 | -0.03 | 0.17 | 0.32 | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.86 | -0.03 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.89 | 0.86 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 1.00 |