Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
AAXJ iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 15% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 30% |
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | Europe Equities | 15% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 40% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 4ETF Global, 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 Jun 12, 2014, corresponding to the inception date of IEUR
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the 4ETF Global returned -0.67% Year-To-Date and 13.93% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 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 4ETF Global | -0.78% | -4.98% | -0.67% | 4.04% | 29.80% | 23.37% | 13.40% | 13.93% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.11% | -3.66% | -9.29% | -8.34% | 17.67% | 21.67% | 11.69% | 16.20% |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | -1.92% | -8.27% | 8.35% | 21.03% | 49.02% | 32.51% | 21.53% | 13.97% |
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | -0.53% | -2.37% | -0.03% | 3.97% | 21.12% | 14.03% | 8.60% | 8.97% |
AAXJ iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF | -1.11% | -3.67% | 3.21% | 4.76% | 31.52% | 14.32% | 2.43% | 7.92% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 13, 2014, 4ETF Global's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 4ETF Global closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.01% | 2.61% | -8.31% | 0.54% | -0.67% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.88% | 0.26% | -0.13% | 3.01% | 5.09% | 4.17% | 1.13% | 2.70% | 6.68% | 3.34% | 0.85% | 1.23% | 37.11% |
| 2024 | -0.51% | 4.01% | 4.05% | -1.04% | 4.33% | 2.61% | 1.34% | 2.23% | 3.73% | -0.18% | 1.21% | -0.78% | 22.88% |
| 2023 | 8.70% | -3.52% | 6.35% | 1.04% | 0.45% | 3.28% | 3.36% | -2.47% | -4.87% | 0.50% | 7.71% | 3.46% | 25.55% |
| 2022 | -4.97% | -1.20% | 1.13% | -7.53% | -1.57% | -5.69% | 4.93% | -4.31% | -8.46% | 1.60% | 9.32% | -2.89% | -19.21% |
| 2021 | -0.87% | -0.89% | 0.61% | 4.73% | 2.44% | -0.02% | 1.24% | 1.89% | -4.56% | 4.72% | -1.12% | 2.53% | 10.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
4ETF Global has an annualized alpha of 3.77%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 13, 2014.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.65%) than losses (66.72%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.77% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.70 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
- 3.77%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 76.65%
- Downside Capture
- 66.72%
Expense Ratio
4ETF Global has an expense ratio of 0.25%, 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
4ETF Global ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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 | 1.72 | 0.88 | +0.84 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.38 | 1.37 | +1.01 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.21 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.28 | 1.39 | +0.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.46 | 6.43 | +3.02 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 38 | 0.78 | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 3.90 |
GLD SPDR Gold Shares | 80 | 1.77 | 2.19 | 1.32 | 2.57 | 9.28 |
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | 62 | 1.19 | 1.73 | 1.24 | 1.79 | 6.80 |
AAXJ iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF | 75 | 1.53 | 2.12 | 1.30 | 2.33 | 8.63 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
4ETF Global provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.89% | 0.88% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.95% | 0.74% | 1.15% | 1.41% | 1.15% | 1.30% | 1.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
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% |
IEUR iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | 2.97% | 2.97% | 3.54% | 3.17% | 3.05% | 2.88% | 2.13% | 3.26% | 3.76% | 2.64% | 3.19% | 2.79% |
AAXJ iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan ETF | 1.75% | 1.81% | 1.86% | 1.95% | 1.74% | 2.21% | 1.06% | 1.83% | 2.10% | 1.99% | 1.77% | 2.44% |
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 4ETF Global. 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 4ETF Global was 27.38%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 301 trading sessions.
The current 4ETF Global drawdown is 9.59%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -27.38% | Nov 19, 2021 | 227 | Oct 14, 2022 | 301 | Dec 27, 2023 | 528 |
| -23.69% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 54 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -15.01% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 120 | Jun 18, 2019 | 349 |
| -14.96% | May 18, 2015 | 171 | Jan 20, 2016 | 131 | Jul 27, 2016 | 302 |
| -13.32% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.39, 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 | GLD | AAXJ | IEUR | VUG | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.01 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.94 | 0.83 |
| GLD | 0.01 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.41 |
| AAXJ | 0.67 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.70 | 0.66 | 0.79 |
| IEUR | 0.75 | 0.16 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 0.67 | 0.79 |
| VUG | 0.94 | 0.02 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 0.84 |
| Portfolio | 0.83 | 0.41 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 1.00 |