Developed World ex-US Stocks Portfolio vs Warren Buffett Portfolio Portfolio Comparison

Simulation Settings
Period: January 1970 - February 2026 (~56 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 28 February 2026
Initial Amount: 1$
Rebalancing: at every Jan 1st
Currency: USD
Inflation: US
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30 Years
(1996/03 - 2026/02)
All Data
(1970/01 - 2026/02)
Inflation Adjusted:
Developed World ex-US Stocks Portfolio
1.00$
Invested Capital
March 1996
6.25$
Final Capital
February 2026
6.30%
Yearly Return
16.51%
Std Deviation
-57.00%
Max Drawdown
79months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
March 1996
2.96$
Final Capital
February 2026
3.68%
Yearly Return
16.51%
Std Deviation
-57.71%
Max Drawdown
123months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1970
111.00$
Final Capital
February 2026
8.75%
Yearly Return
16.95%
Std Deviation
-57.00%
Max Drawdown
79months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1970
12.78$
Final Capital
February 2026
4.64%
Yearly Return
16.95%
Std Deviation
-57.71%
Max Drawdown
123months
Recovery Period
Warren Buffett Warren Buffett Portfolio
1.00$
Invested Capital
March 1996
16.10$
Final Capital
February 2026
9.71%
Yearly Return
13.72%
Std Deviation
-45.52%
Max Drawdown
42months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
March 1996
7.62$
Final Capital
February 2026
7.00%
Yearly Return
13.72%
Std Deviation
-47.08%
Max Drawdown
149months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1970
271.67$
Final Capital
February 2026
10.49%
Yearly Return
13.82%
Std Deviation
-45.52%
Max Drawdown
42months
Recovery Period
1.00$
Invested Capital
January 1970
31.27$
Final Capital
February 2026
6.32%
Yearly Return
13.82%
Std Deviation
-50.04%
Max Drawdown
145months
Recovery Period

As of February 2026, in the previous 30 Years, the Developed World ex-US Stocks Portfolio obtained a 6.30% compound annual return, with a 16.51% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -57.00% that required 79 months to be recovered.

As of February 2026, in the previous 30 Years, the Warren Buffett Portfolio obtained a 9.71% compound annual return, with a 13.72% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -45.52% that required 42 months to be recovered.

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Asset Allocations and ETFs

The compared portfolios have the following asset allocations.

Developed World ex-US Stocks Portfolio
Weight
(%)		 Ticker Name
100.00
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets
Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett Portfolio
Weight
(%)		 Ticker Name
90.00
VV
Vanguard Large-Cap
10.00
SHY
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond
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Portfolio Returns as of Feb 28, 2026

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:
  • no fees or capital gain taxes.
  • rebalancing: at every Jan 1st.
  • dividend reinvestment, when applicable.
Return Comparison
Capital Growth
30 Years
(1996/03 - 2026/02)
All Data
(1970/01 - 2026/02)
Inflation Adjusted:
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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
Developed World ex-US Stocks
 1 $ 6.25 $ 525.16% 6.30%
Warren Buffett Warren Buffett Portfolio
Warren Buffett 		1 $ 16.10 $ 1 510.45% 9.71%
Mar 1996 Feb 2026

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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
Developed World ex-US Stocks
 1 $ 2.96 $ 195.84% 3.68%
Warren Buffett Warren Buffett Portfolio
Warren Buffett 		1 $ 7.62 $ 662.10% 7.00%
Mar 1996 Feb 2026

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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
Developed World ex-US Stocks
 1 $ 111.00 $ 11 000.05% 8.75%
Warren Buffett Warren Buffett Portfolio
Warren Buffett 		1 $ 271.67 $ 27 067.18% 10.49%
Jan 1970 Feb 2026

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Initial Amount $ Final Amount $ Total Return (%) Annualized (%)
Developed World ex-US Stocks
 1 $ 12.78 $ 1 177.61% 4.64%
Warren Buffett Warren Buffett Portfolio
Warren Buffett 		1 $ 31.27 $ 3 026.92% 6.32%
Jan 1970 Feb 2026

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Return (%) as of Feb 28, 2026
YTD
(2M) 		1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y 30Y MAX
(~56Y)
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-- Market Benchmark 		12.44 6.10 22.25 42.31 11.44 11.01 6.30 8.75
http://www.lazyportfolioetf.com/wp-content/themes/dynamico-child/img/author/avatar_warren_buffett.webp Warren Buffett Portfolio
Warren Buffett 		0.18 -0.86 5.91 15.33 12.51 14.16 9.71 10.49
Returns over 1 year are annualized.
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Portfolio Metrics as of Feb 28, 2026

The following metrics, updated as of 28 February 2026, provide an overview of performance and risk, with the best value in each row highlighted within the table.

METRIC COMPARISON
Period: 1 March 2025 - 28 February 2026 (1 year)
Period: 1 March 2021 - 28 February 2026 (5 years)
Period: 1 March 2016 - 28 February 2026 (10 years)
Period: 1 March 1996 - 28 February 2026 (30 years)
Period: 1 January 1970 - 28 February 2026 (~56 years)
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5 Years
10 Years
30 Years
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Developed World ex-US Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Author Warren Buffett
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 100% 90%
Fixed Income 0% 10%
Commodities 0% 0%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 42.31 15.33
Infl. Adjusted (%) 38.97 12.62
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -1.39 -5.65
Start to Recovery (months) 2 4
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -0.01 -5.65
Start to Recovery (months) 2 4
Longest Negative Period (months) 1 3
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 7.77 9.53
Sharpe Ratio 4.93 1.19
Sortino Ratio 6.53 1.58
Ulcer Index 0.38 2.14
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 5.45 1.61
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 30.53 2.71
Metrics calculated over the period 1 March 2025 - 28 February 2026
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Developed World ex-US Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Author Warren Buffett
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 100% 90%
Fixed Income 0% 10%
Commodities 0% 0%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 11.44 12.51
Infl. Adjusted (%) 6.70 7.73
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -28.08 -23.08
Start to Recovery (months) 30 24
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -28.08 -23.08
Start to Recovery (months) 30 24
Longest Negative Period (months) 32 28
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 15.22 13.71
Sharpe Ratio 0.54 0.68
Sortino Ratio 0.73 0.89
Ulcer Index 8.42 7.93
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.75 0.91
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.41 0.54
Metrics calculated over the period 1 March 2021 - 28 February 2026
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Developed World ex-US Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Author Warren Buffett
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 100% 90%
Fixed Income 0% 10%
Commodities 0% 0%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 11.01 14.16
Infl. Adjusted (%) 7.49 10.54
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -28.08 -23.08
Start to Recovery (months) 30 24
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -24.14 -23.08
Start to Recovery (months) 34 24
Longest Negative Period (months) 62 28
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 15.13 13.58
Sharpe Ratio 0.59 0.89
Sortino Ratio 0.79 1.17
Ulcer Index 8.07 6.22
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.73 1.04
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.39 0.61
Metrics calculated over the period 1 March 2016 - 28 February 2026
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Developed World ex-US Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Author Warren Buffett
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 100% 90%
Fixed Income 0% 10%
Commodities 0% 0%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 6.30 9.71
Infl. Adjusted (%) 3.68 7.00
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -57.00 -45.52
Start to Recovery (months) 79 42
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -57.00 -39.67
Start to Recovery (months) 79 73
Longest Negative Period (months) 150 132
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 16.51 13.72
Sharpe Ratio 0.25 0.54
Sortino Ratio 0.33 0.72
Ulcer Index 18.39 12.59
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.38 0.71
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.11 0.21
Metrics calculated over the period 1 March 1996 - 28 February 2026
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Developed World ex-US Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Author Warren Buffett
ASSET ALLOCATION
Stocks 100% 90%
Fixed Income 0% 10%
Commodities 0% 0%
PERFORMANCES
Annualized Return (%) 8.75 10.49
Infl. Adjusted (%) 4.64 6.32
DRAWDOWN
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%) -57.00 -45.52
Start to Recovery (months) 79 42
Longest Drawdown Depth (%) -57.00 -39.67
Start to Recovery (months) 79 73
Longest Negative Period (months) 170 132
RISK INDICATORS
Standard Deviation (%) 16.95 13.82
Sharpe Ratio 0.26 0.44
Sortino Ratio 0.35 0.59
Ulcer Index 15.77 10.89
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation 0.52 0.76
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown 0.15 0.23
Metrics calculated over the period 1 January 1970 - 28 February 2026
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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 March 1996 - 28 February 2026 (30 years)
Period: 1 January 1970 - 28 February 2026 (~56 years)
30 Years
(1996/03 - 2026/02)

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Developed World ex-US Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Drawdown
(%) 		Recovery
(#Months)		 From
To		 Drawdown
(%) 		Recovery
(#Months)		 From
To
-57.00 79 Nov 2007
May 2014
-48.19 69 Jan 2000
Sep 2005
-45.52 42 Nov 2007
Apr 2011
-39.67 73 Sep 2000
Sep 2006
-28.08 30 Sep 2021
Feb 2024
-24.14 34 Feb 2018
Nov 2020
-23.08 24 Jan 2022
Dec 2023
-17.94 34 Jul 2014
Apr 2017
-17.49 6 Feb 2020
Jul 2020
-15.04 10 May 2011
Feb 2012
-14.47 7 Jun 1998
Dec 1998
-13.83 5 Jul 1998
Nov 1998
-12.09 7 Oct 2018
Apr 2019
-11.23 8 Aug 1997
Mar 1998
-8.09 7 Oct 2024
Apr 2025

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Developed World ex-US Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Drawdown
(%) 		Recovery
(#Months)		 From
To		 Drawdown
(%) 		Recovery
(#Months)		 From
To
-57.00 79 Nov 2007
May 2014
-48.19 69 Jan 2000
Sep 2005
-45.52 42 Nov 2007
Apr 2011
-41.73 57 Jan 1973
Sep 1977
-40.52 42 Jan 1973
Jun 1976
-39.67 73 Sep 2000
Sep 2006
-31.21 49 Jan 1990
Jan 1994
-28.08 30 Sep 2021
Feb 2024
-27.77 28 Dec 1980
Mar 1983
-27.35 21 Sep 1987
May 1989
-27.31 15 Jan 1970
Mar 1971
-24.14 34 Feb 2018
Nov 2020
-23.08 24 Jan 2022
Dec 2023
-17.94 34 Jul 2014
Apr 2017
-17.49 6 Feb 2020
Jul 2020

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Time Period: 1 January 1970 - 28 February 2026 (~56 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 Stocks Warren Buffett Portfolio
Year Return
(%)		 Drawdown
(%)		 Return
(%)		 Drawdown
(%)
2026
 12.44 0.00 0.18 -0.86
2025
 35.17 -1.39 16.79 -6.82
2024
 3.15 -8.09 23.12 -3.67
2023
 17.94 -10.71 24.86 -7.55
2022
 -15.36 -27.52 -18.29 -23.08
2021
 11.67 -4.89 24.59 -4.32
2020
 9.74 -23.99 19.19 -17.49
2019
 22.62 -5.21 28.46 -5.73
2018
 -14.75 -18.62 -3.84 -12.09
2017
 26.42 0.00 19.83 0.00
2016
 2.67 -8.44 10.69 -4.87
2015
 -0.38 -12.39 0.96 -7.73
2014
 -5.98 -10.04 12.08 -2.97
2013
 21.83 -5.66 29.44 -2.62
2012
 18.56 -13.28 14.59 -6.10
2011
 -12.30 -23.95 1.43 -15.04
2010
 8.35 -15.54 14.55 -11.71
2009
 27.49 -22.68 24.66 -16.03
2008
 -40.65 -45.54 -32.35 -33.45
2007
 11.15 -6.29 6.30 -4.37
2006
 26.27 -3.73 14.32 -2.48
2005
 13.60 -4.72 5.58 -3.97
2004
 20.25 -3.59 9.73 -2.96
2003
 38.67 -8.24 25.87 -3.66
2002
 -15.62 -23.19 -19.13 -24.82
2001
 -21.94 -26.63 -10.04 -20.31
2000
 -14.29 -17.14 -7.27 -11.55
1999
 37.96 -4.28 19.15 -5.59
1998
 16.51 -14.47 26.49 -13.83
1997
 -1.39 -11.23 30.52 -5.15
1996
 4.68 -4.13 21.03 -3.99
1995
 3.98 -8.89 34.91 -0.25
1994
 9.76 -5.55 1.01 -6.47
1993
 29.92 -10.94 9.53 -2.10
1992
 -14.79 -15.85 7.36 -2.36
1991
 9.48 -9.97 28.35 -4.14
1990
 -24.79 -31.21 -2.00 -12.77
1989
 12.85 -7.94 29.38 -2.30
1988
 25.66 -9.43 15.17 -3.40
1987
 30.48 -13.46 4.71 -27.35
1986
 63.38 -8.70 17.29 -7.59
1985
 56.04 -1.19 29.49 -3.46
1984
 7.32 -6.40 6.99 -6.07
1983
 23.61 -3.06 19.96 -3.02
1982
 -1.94 -22.97 21.09 -7.70
1981
 -2.36 -10.87 -3.26 -10.93
1980
 22.48 -11.03 29.60 -8.82
1979
 4.69 -8.91 17.05 -6.17
1978
 32.52 -5.86 5.62 -8.58
1977
 17.99 -2.80 -6.77 -10.10
1976
 2.46 -11.28 22.58 -1.97
1975
 35.29 -12.20 34.14 -11.01
1974
 -23.23 -31.46 -23.54 -30.75
1973
 -14.99 -16.30 -14.10 -15.10
1972
 36.24 -0.55 17.45 -1.74
1971
 29.49 -3.82 13.67 -7.10
1970
 -11.71 -27.31 4.95 -17.25
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