Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Emergency Fund kicker, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 14, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of DFUS
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Emergency Fund kicker | 0.13% | -3.20% | -3.30% | -1.25% | 18.09% | 18.40% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 0.13% | -3.20% | -3.30% | -1.25% | 18.09% | 18.40% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2021, Emergency Fund kicker's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Emergency Fund kicker closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.52% | -0.66% | -4.98% | 0.90% | -3.30% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.07% | -1.95% | -5.92% | -0.86% | 6.60% | 5.14% | 2.28% | 2.38% | 3.47% | 2.33% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 17.46% |
| 2024 | 1.27% | 5.43% | 3.18% | -4.05% | 4.66% | 3.13% | 1.75% | 2.04% | 2.06% | -0.80% | 6.73% | -2.85% | 24.34% |
| 2023 | 6.34% | -2.21% | 3.00% | 1.19% | 0.51% | 6.93% | 3.55% | -1.76% | -4.66% | -2.60% | 9.29% | 5.08% | 26.36% |
| 2022 | -5.61% | -2.64% | 3.42% | -9.12% | 0.20% | -8.37% | 9.30% | -3.82% | -9.04% | 8.45% | 5.15% | -5.57% | -18.34% |
| 2021 | 1.32% | 2.15% | 2.89% | -4.52% | 6.72% | -0.91% | 4.07% | 11.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
Emergency Fund kicker has an annualized alpha of 1.02%, beta of 1.01, and R² of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 15, 2021.
- With beta of 1.01 and R² of 0.99, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.02%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.99
- Upside Capture
- 104.14%
- Downside Capture
- 99.17%
Expense Ratio
Emergency Fund kicker has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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
Emergency Fund kicker ranks 33 for risk / return — below 33% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.98 | 0.88 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.50 | 1.37 | +0.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.54 | 1.39 | +0.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.17 | 6.43 | +0.74 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 55 | 0.98 | 1.50 | 1.23 | 1.54 | 7.17 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Emergency Fund kicker provided a 0.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.96% | 0.88% | 1.04% | 1.33% | 1.48% | 0.85% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 0.96% | 0.88% | 1.04% | 1.33% | 1.48% | 0.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.17 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.65 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.66 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.69 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.62 |
| 2021 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.44 |
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 Emergency Fund kicker. 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 Emergency Fund kicker was 24.62%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 302 trading sessions.
The current Emergency Fund kicker drawdown is 5.56%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.62% | Jan 4, 2022 | 187 | Sep 30, 2022 | 302 | Dec 13, 2023 | 489 |
| -19.44% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 89 |
| -8.96% | Jan 28, 2026 | 43 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -8.66% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -5.53% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 17 | May 14, 2024 | 32 |
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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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
| Benchmark | DFUS | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| DFUS | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |