Asset Allocation
Find the right asset allocation for 2025
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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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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 2025 | 0.60% | 1.73% | 12.39% | 12.49% | 30.63% | 20.42% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.89% | -1.99% | 14.99% | 17.18% | 41.91% | 26.72% | 13.63% | — |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 0.32% | 0.12% | 15.51% | 18.20% | 31.51% | 19.19% | — | — |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.96% | 5.11% | 22.73% | 19.51% | 42.12% | 19.24% | 11.57% | — |
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 0.19% | -7.76% | -3.85% | -3.47% | 20.77% | 28.00% | 16.26% | 11.42% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 0.00% | 0.28% | 1.37% | 1.67% | 3.66% | 2.42% | 1.45% | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.34% | 1.40% | 14.73% | 16.65% | 31.41% | 19.03% | 9.51% | 10.72% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | -0.12% | 0.16% | -0.29% | 0.04% | 3.43% | 3.69% | 0.01% | 1.20% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.55% | -0.84% | 9.08% | 9.44% | 25.76% | 20.95% | 13.43% | 15.50% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.76% | -0.68% | 10.77% | 12.57% | 26.52% | 16.61% | 5.03% | 9.00% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 2021, 2025's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% 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% | 7.39% | 2.31% | -0.55% | 12.39% | ||||||
| 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 | -0.61% | 3.54% | -2.17% | 3.79% | 4.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
2025 has an annualized alpha of 3.18%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.07%) than losses (77.00%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.18%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 82.07%
- Downside Capture
- 77.00%
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 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 2025 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 | 2.28 | 1.86 | +0.42 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.10 | 2.53 | +0.57 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.34 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.32 | 2.53 | +0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.41 | 11.37 | +2.04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 80 | 2.53 | 3.36 | 1.46 | 3.12 | 12.44 |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 53 | 1.64 | 2.22 | 1.31 | 2.32 | 8.40 |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 82 | 2.28 | 3.24 | 1.39 | 5.06 | 15.09 |
PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 64 | 0.81 | 1.15 | 1.17 | 0.92 | 2.64 |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | — | 3.65 | — | — | — | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 60 | 1.81 | 2.50 | 1.33 | 2.58 | 9.92 |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 28 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.17 | 1.13 | 3.18 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 67 | 1.99 | 2.70 | 1.36 | 2.75 | 12.42 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 48 | 1.49 | 2.10 | 1.28 | 2.21 | 7.80 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2025 provided a 1.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.95% | 1.93% | 2.18% | 2.10% | 2.13% | 1.49% | 1.31% | 1.28% | 1.18% | 0.99% | 1.09% | 1.17% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AVDV Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 4.11% | 3.05% | 4.31% | 3.29% | 3.17% | 2.39% | 1.67% | 0.36% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | 3.53% | 3.17% | 4.09% | 3.96% | 3.70% | 0.62% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
AVUV Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.61% | 1.58% | 1.61% | 1.65% | 1.74% | 1.28% | 1.21% | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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% |
SPAXX Fidelity Government Money Market Fund | 3.59% | 3.88% | 1.53% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.62% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VGIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF | 3.86% | 3.79% | 3.67% | 2.73% | 1.74% | 1.69% | 2.23% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.69% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.44% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
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 1.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -21.51%Sep 2022 | 10mo 19d | 1y 2mo | 2y 28dNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.12%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 23dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.93%Mar 2026 | 22d | 28d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.22%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.30%Jan 2025 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 6d | 2mo 8dDec 2024 - Feb 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 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 5.91, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.26 | 1.25 | 1.22 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.22, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
2025 correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.83 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 30, 2021 | 0.86 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while SPAXX has the lowest at 0.02.
Asset Correlations Table
| SPAXX | VGIT | PHYS | AVUV | VWO | VOO | AVES | AVDV | VEA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPAXX | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.03 | -0.02 | -0.04 | 0.02 | -0.04 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| VGIT | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.34 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| PHYS | 0.03 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.31 | 0.12 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.33 |
| AVUV | -0.02 | 0.04 | 0.14 | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.70 | 0.71 |
| VWO | -0.04 | 0.10 | 0.31 | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.93 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| VOO | 0.02 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.74 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.78 |
| AVES | -0.04 | 0.12 | 0.35 | 0.58 | 0.93 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
| AVDV | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.40 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.77 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| VEA | -0.01 | 0.19 | 0.33 | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 1.00 |
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