Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Portfolio vs Alpha Architect Robust Portfolio Portfolio Comparison

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Period: August 2009 - December 2024 (~15 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 31 December 2024
Rebalancing: at every Jan 1st
Currency: USD
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10 Years
All (since August 2009)
Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Portfolio
1.00$
Initial Capital
January 2015
1.45$
Final Capital
December 2024
3.79%
Yearly Return
6.99%
Std Deviation
-19.40%
Max Drawdown
35months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Initial Capital
August 2009
2.14$
Final Capital
December 2024
5.06%
Yearly Return
6.94%
Std Deviation
-19.40%
Max Drawdown
35months
Recovery Period
Alpha Architect Robust Portfolio
1.00$
Initial Capital
January 2015
2.01$
Final Capital
December 2024
7.26%
Yearly Return
11.43%
Std Deviation
-19.09%
Max Drawdown
8months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Initial Capital
August 2009
3.69$
Final Capital
December 2024
8.84%
Yearly Return
11.15%
Std Deviation
-19.09%
Max Drawdown
8months
Recovery Period

As of December 2024, over the analyzed timeframe, the Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Portfolio obtained a 5.06% compound annual return, with a 6.94% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -19.40% that required 35 months to be recovered.

As of December 2024, over the analyzed timeframe, the Alpha Architect Robust Portfolio obtained a 8.84% compound annual return, with a 11.15% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -19.09% that required 8 months to be recovered.

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Asset Allocations and ETFs

The compared portfolios have the following asset allocations.

Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Portfolio
Weight
(%)
ETF
Ticker
Name
40.00
IMTM
iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF
60.00
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond
Alpha Architect Robust Portfolio
Weight
(%)
ETF
Ticker
Name
30.00
MTUM
iShares Edge MSCI USA Momentum Fctr
10.00
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate
7.50
DLS
WisdomTree International SmallCp Div
7.50
IJS
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value
7.50
VTV
Vanguard Value
7.50
EFV
iShares MSCI EAFE Value
20.00
IEI
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond
10.00
GSG
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity Indexed Trust
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Portfolio Returns as of Dec 31, 2024

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • rebalancing: at every Jan 1st.
  • dividend reinvestment, when applicable.
  • the actual US Inflation rates.
RETURN COMPARISON
Period: 1 August 2009 - 31 December 2024 (~15 years)
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Return (%) as of Dec 31, 2024
YTD
(12M)
1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y MAX
(~15Y)
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7.00 -1.83 1.50 7.00 2.80 3.79 5.06
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Alpha Architect
13.94 -3.45 4.73 13.94 6.97 7.26 8.84
Return over 1 year are annualized.
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Capital Growth as of Dec 31, 2024

Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Portfolio: an investment of 1$, since January 2015, now would be worth 1.45$, with a total return of 45.13% (3.79% annualized).

Alpha Architect Robust Portfolio: an investment of 1$, since January 2015, now would be worth 2.01$, with a total return of 101.48% (7.26% annualized).


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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Portfolio: an investment of 1$, since August 2009, now would be worth 2.14$, with a total return of 114.16% (5.06% annualized).

Alpha Architect Robust Portfolio: an investment of 1$, since August 2009, now would be worth 3.69$, with a total return of 269.13% (8.84% annualized).


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Portfolio Metrics as of Dec 31, 2024

The following metrics, updated as of 31 December 2024, provide an overview of performance and risk, with the best value in each row highlighted within the table.

METRIC COMPARISON
Period: 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024 (1 year)
Period: 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2024 (5 years)
Period: 1 January 2015 - 31 December 2024 (10 years)
Period: 1 August 2009 - 31 December 2024 (~15 years)
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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Robust
Author Alpha Architect
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 40% 70%
Fixed Income 60% 20%
Commodities 0% 10%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 7.00 13.94
Infl. Adjusted Return (%) 4.40 11.17
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -2.55 -3.80
Start to Recovery (months) 4 3
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -2.55 -3.80
Start to Recovery (months) 4 3
Longest Negative Period (months) 5* 3*
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 6.07 8.88
Sharpe Ratio 0.30 0.98
Sortino Ratio 0.37 1.20
Ulcer Index 1.18 1.50
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 1.15 1.57
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 2.75 3.67
Metrics calculated over the period 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Robust
Author Alpha Architect
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 40% 70%
Fixed Income 60% 20%
Commodities 0% 10%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 2.80 6.97
Infl. Adjusted Return (%) -1.26 2.74
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -19.40 -19.09
Start to Recovery (months) 35 8
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -19.40 -17.99
Start to Recovery (months) 35 28
Longest Negative Period (months) 46 32
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 8.74 14.00
Sharpe Ratio 0.05 0.33
Sortino Ratio 0.07 0.43
Ulcer Index 7.53 7.25
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.32 0.50
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.14 0.36
Metrics calculated over the period 1 January 2020 - 31 December 2024
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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Robust
Author Alpha Architect
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 40% 70%
Fixed Income 60% 20%
Commodities 0% 10%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 3.79 7.26
Infl. Adjusted Return (%) 0.81 4.17
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -19.40 -19.09
Start to Recovery (months) 35 8
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -19.40 -17.99
Start to Recovery (months) 35 28
Longest Negative Period (months) 56 32
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 6.99 11.43
Sharpe Ratio 0.31 0.49
Sortino Ratio 0.41 0.64
Ulcer Index 5.55 5.58
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.54 0.63
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.20 0.38
Metrics calculated over the period 1 January 2015 - 31 December 2024
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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Robust
Author Alpha Architect
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 40% 70%
Fixed Income 60% 20%
Commodities 0% 10%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 5.06 8.84
Infl. Adjusted Return (%) 2.45 6.14
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -19.40 -19.09
Start to Recovery (months) 35 8
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -19.40 -17.99
Start to Recovery (months) 35 28
Longest Negative Period (months) 56 32
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 6.94 11.15
Sharpe Ratio 0.58 0.70
Sortino Ratio 0.77 0.92
Ulcer Index 4.69 4.90
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.73 0.79
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.26 0.46
Metrics calculated over the period 1 August 2009 - 31 December 2024
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Drawdowns

A drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. A maximum drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained.

DRAWDOWN COMPARISON
Period: 1 January 2015 - 31 December 2024 (10 years)
Period: 1 August 2009 - 31 December 2024 (~15 years)

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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Robust
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
-19.40 35 Sep 2021
Jul 2024
-19.09 8 Jan 2020
Aug 2020
-17.99 28 Nov 2021
Feb 2024
-11.72 9 Oct 2018
Jun 2019
-7.83 13 Jun 2015
Jun 2016
-7.72 5 Feb 2020
Jun 2020
-6.00 14 Feb 2018
Mar 2019
-5.38 14 May 2015
Jun 2016
-5.05 3 Sep 2020
Nov 2020
-4.27 8 Aug 2016
Mar 2017
-3.80 3 Apr 2024
Jun 2024
-3.55 6 Feb 2018
Jul 2018
-3.45 1* Dec 2024
In progress
-2.52 3* Oct 2024
In progress
-2.01 3 Oct 2016
Dec 2016

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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Robust
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
Drawdown
(%)
Recovery
(#Months)
From
To
-19.40 35 Sep 2021
Jul 2024
-19.09 8 Jan 2020
Aug 2020
-17.99 28 Nov 2021
Feb 2024
-13.76 10 May 2011
Feb 2012
-11.72 9 Oct 2018
Jun 2019
-9.68 6 May 2010
Oct 2010
-8.94 15 May 2011
Jul 2012
-7.83 13 Jun 2015
Jun 2016
-7.72 5 Feb 2020
Jun 2020
-6.42 5 Apr 2012
Aug 2012
-6.00 14 Feb 2018
Mar 2019
-5.38 14 May 2015
Jun 2016
-5.17 6 May 2013
Oct 2013
-5.05 3 Sep 2020
Nov 2020
-4.27 8 Aug 2016
Mar 2017

Rolling Returns

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Time Period: 1 August 2009 - 31 December 2024 (~15 years)


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Yearly Returns

For each year, the following table provides the return and intra-year drawdown. The highlighted returns represent the highest values for that specific year.

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Developed World ex-US 40/60 Momentum Robust
Year Return
(%)
Drawdown
(%)
Return
(%)
Drawdown
(%)
2024
7.00 -2.55 13.94 -3.80
2023
10.83 -4.47 8.53 -6.88
2022
-14.37 -19.07 -10.29 -17.33
2021
1.27 -2.17 17.40 -3.99
2020
11.65 -7.72 7.53 -19.09
2019
14.52 -0.27 20.35 -3.33
2018
-4.03 -6.00 -6.10 -11.72
2017
11.62 -0.20 18.49 0.00
2016
2.96 -4.27 8.13 -3.96
2015
0.07 -5.38 -0.63 -6.68
2014
1.57 -1.52 5.13 -2.85
2013
8.39 -5.17 19.10 -2.13
2012
12.90 -3.09 12.28 -6.42
2011
-0.59 -8.94 2.08 -13.76
2010
10.77 -4.04 14.95 -9.68
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