Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio: ETF allocation and returns

Data Source: from January 1970 to June 2024 (~55 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 30 June 2024
Live Update: Jul 26 2024
Currency: USD

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The Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio can be implemented with 7 ETFs. This portfolio has a high risk, indicating it can undergo considerable value changes. It is appropriate for investors with a high risk tolerance who are aiming for higher returns and can handle notable drawdowns.

The asset allocation is the following: 70% on the Stock Market, 30% on Fixed Income, 0% on Commodities. In general, bonds are useful for mitigating overall portfolio risk, especially if they are issued by national entities or highly reliable companies. This portfolio has a 30% allocation to bonds, leading to its classification as high risk.

As of June 2024, in the previous 30 Years, the Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio obtained a 6.86% compound annual return, with a 10.70% standard deviation. It suffered a maximum drawdown of -40.11% that required 40 months to be recovered.

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Asset Allocation and ETFs

The Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio has the following asset allocation:

          70% Stocks
        
          30% Fixed Income
        
          0% Commodities

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The Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio can be implemented with the following ETFs:

Weight (%)	ETF Ticker	ETF Currency	ETF Name	Investment Themes (Orig.Currency)
31.00	VEU	USD	Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US	Equity, Global ex-US, Large Cap (USD)
9.25	IJS	USD	iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value	Equity, U.S., Small Cap, Value (USD)
9.25	VTV	USD	Vanguard Value	Equity, U.S., Large Cap, Value (USD)
8.00	VNQ	USD	Vanguard Real Estate	Real Estate, U.S. (USD)
6.25	IJT	USD	iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth	Equity, U.S., Small Cap, Growth (USD)
6.25	VV	USD	Vanguard Large-Cap	Equity, U.S., Large Cap (USD)
30.00	SHY	USD	iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond	Bond, U.S., Short Term (USD)

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Portfolio and ETF Returns as of Jun 30, 2024

The Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio guaranteed the following returns.

Returns are calculated in USD, assuming:

no fees or capital gain taxes.
a rebalancing of the components at every January 1st. How do returns change with different rebalancing strategies?
the reinvestment of dividends.

the actual US Inflation rates.

July 2024 return is calculated on the hypothesis of a newly built portfolio, with the starting asset allocation.

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Data Source: 1 January 1970 - 30 June 2024 (~55 years)

Live Update: Jul 26 2024

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			Chg (%)		Return (%)	Return (%) as of Jun 30, 2024
			1 Day	*Time ET^()**	Jul 2024	1M	6M	1Y	5Y	10Y	30Y	MAX (~55Y)
Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio			1.03		3.22	0.01	3.32	9.41	5.71	5.21	6.86	9.17
US Inflation Adjusted return						0.07	1.90	6.25	1.48	2.33	4.22	5.01
*Components*
VEU	USD	Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US	1.25	Jul 26 2024	1.21	-0.58	5.66	11.32	5.92	4.15	4.86	8.15
IJS	USD	iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value	1.81	Jul 26 2024	11.30	-2.71	-4.82	3.99	7.22	6.99	10.32	13.15
VTV	USD	Vanguard Value	1.27	Jul 26 2024	4.05	0.15	8.66	15.85	10.51	9.88	9.63	11.11
VNQ	USD	Vanguard Real Estate	1.75	Jul 26 2024	6.94	1.88	-3.21	4.62	2.95	5.28	8.82	10.27
IJT	USD	iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth	1.81	Jul 26 2024	9.43	-2.02	3.08	12.90	8.10	8.88	10.02	9.56
VV	USD	Vanguard Large-Cap	1.11	Jul 26 2024	0.00	3.71	15.21	24.96	14.91	12.72	10.84	10.72
SHY	USD	iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond	0.13	Jul 26 2024	0.92	0.54	1.09	4.29	0.86	0.97	3.10	5.57
Returns over 1 year are annualized
(*) Eastern Time (ET - America/New York)
US Inflation is updated to Jun 2024. Inflation (annualized) is 1Y: 2.98% , 5Y: 4.17% , 10Y: 2.81% , 30Y: 2.53%

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In 2023, the Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio granted a 3.01% dividend yield. If you are interested in getting periodic income, please refer to the Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio: Dividend Yield page.

Capital Growth as of Jun 30, 2024

An investment of 1$, from July 1994 to June 2024, would be worth 7.32$, with a total return of 631.97% (6.86% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 3.46$, with a net total return of 245.82% (4.22% annualized).

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An investment of 1$, from January 1970 to June 2024, would be worth 119.22$, with a total return of 11822.43% (9.17% annualized).

The Inflation Adjusted Capital would be 14.36$, with a net total return of 1335.80% (5.01% annualized).

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Portfolio Metrics as of Jun 30, 2024

Metrics of Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio, updated as of 30 June 2024, provide a comprehensive overview of the portfolio's performance and risk characteristics.

These metrics include detailed data on returns, volatility, drawdowns and other key performance indicators. By examining them, you can gain insights into how the portfolio has performed over various time periods and understand its risk profile.

Metrics are calculated based on monthly returns, assuming:

no fees or capital gain taxes.
a rebalancing of the components at every January 1st. How do returns change with different rebalancing strategies?
the reinvestment of dividends.

the actual US Inflation rates.

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Advanced Metrics

Data Source: 1 January 1970 - 30 June 2024 (~55 years)

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	Metrics as of Jun 30, 2024
	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	20Y	30Y	MAX (~55Y)
Investment Return (%)	0.01	0.01	3.32	9.41	1.54	5.71	5.21	6.30	6.86	9.17
Infl. Adjusted Return (%)	0.07	-0.25	1.90	6.25	-3.27	1.48	2.33	3.65	4.22	5.01
US Inflation (%)	-0.06	0.26	1.40	2.98	4.97	4.17	2.81	2.56	2.53	3.96
Returns / Inflation rates over 1 year are annualized.
DRAWDOWN Inflation Adjusted: Inflation Adjusted:			Current	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	20Y	30Y	MAX
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%)			0.00	-8.07	-18.25	-18.25	-18.25	-40.11	-40.11	-40.11
Start to Recovery (# months)				5	27	27	27	40	40	40
Start (yyyy mm)				2023 08	2022 01	2022 01	2022 01	2007 11	2007 11	2007 11
Start to Bottom (# months)				3	9	9	9	16	16	16
Bottom (yyyy mm)				2023 10	2022 09	2022 09	2022 09	2009 02	2009 02	2009 02
Bottom to End (# months)				2	18	18	18	24	24	24
End (yyyy mm)				2023 12	2024 03	2024 03	2024 03	2011 02	2011 02	2011 02
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)				same	same	same	same	same	same	same
Start to Recovery (# months)				same	same	same	same	same	same	same
Start (yyyy mm)				2023 08	2022 01	2022 01	2022 01	2007 11	2007 11	2007 11
Start to Bottom (# months)				3	9	9	9	16	16	16
Bottom (yyyy mm)				2023 10	2022 09	2022 09	2022 09	2009 02	2009 02	2009 02
Bottom to End (# months)				2	18	18	18	24	24	24
End (yyyy mm)				2023 12	2024 03	2024 03	2024 03	2011 02	2011 02	2011 02
Longest negative period (# months)				4	31	33	35	60	62	62
Period Start (yyyy mm)				2023 07	2021 07	2020 01	2017 05	2007 06	2004 01	2004 01
Period End (yyyy mm)				2023 10	2024 01	2022 09	2020 03	2012 05	2009 02	2009 02
Annualized Return (%)				-15.38	0.00	-0.13	-0.23	-0.01	-0.50	-0.50
Deepest Drawdown Depth (%)			-10.14	-8.93	-23.62	-23.90	-23.90	-41.10	-41.10	-41.10
Start to Recovery (# months)			37*	5	34*	37*	37*	65	65	65
Start (yyyy mm)				2023 08	2021 09	2021 06	2021 06	2007 11	2007 11	2007 11
Start to Bottom (# months)				3	13	16	16	16	16	16
Bottom (yyyy mm)				2023 10	2022 09	2022 09	2022 09	2009 02	2009 02	2009 02
Bottom to End (# months)				2	21	21	21	49	49	49
End (yyyy mm)				2023 12	-	-	-	2013 03	2013 03	2013 03
Longest Drawdown Depth (%)				same	same	same	same	same	same	-39.00
Start to Recovery (# months)				same	same	same	same	same	same	80
Start (yyyy mm)				2023 08	2021 09	2021 06	2021 06	2007 11	2007 11	1973 01
Start to Bottom (# months)				3	13	16	16	16	16	21
Bottom (yyyy mm)				2023 10	2022 09	2022 09	2022 09	2009 02	2009 02	1974 09
Bottom to End (# months)				2	21	21	21	49	49	59
End (yyyy mm)				2023 12	-	-	-	2013 03	2013 03	1979 08
Longest negative period (# months)				6	36*	52	75	75	131	131
Period Start (yyyy mm)				2023 08	2021 07	2019 07	2017 08	2017 08	1998 04	1998 04
Period End (yyyy mm)				2024 01	2024 06	2023 10	2023 10	2023 10	2009 02	2009 02
Annualized Return (%)				-0.14	-3.27	-1.25	-0.17	-0.17	-0.24	-0.24
Drawdowns / Negative periods marked with * are in progress
RISK INDICATORS				1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	20Y	30Y	MAX
Standard Deviation (%)				11.11	12.05	12.46	10.50	11.31	10.70	10.86
Sharpe Ratio				0.37	-0.12	0.30	0.37	0.43	0.43	0.48
Sortino Ratio				0.54	-0.17	0.40	0.49	0.57	0.56	0.64
Ulcer Index				3.05	7.62	6.90	5.34	8.53	7.57	6.70
Ratio: Return / Standard Deviation				0.85	0.13	0.46	0.50	0.56	0.64	0.84
Ratio: Return / Deepest Drawdown				1.17	0.08	0.31	0.29	0.16	0.17	0.23
Positive Months (%)				58.33	52.77	60.00	63.33	64.58	64.44	65.59
Positive Months				7	19	36	76	155	232	429
Negative Months				5	17	24	44	85	128	225
LONG TERM RETURNS Inflation Adjusted: Inflation Adjusted:				1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	20Y	30Y	MAX
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized							5.21	10.29	10.29	19.33
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized							5.21	4.26	2.74	2.74
Best 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized							2.33	8.38	8.38	12.10
Worst 10 Years Return (%) - Annualized							2.33	1.56	0.14	-0.29
TIMEFRAMES Inflation Adjusted: Inflation Adjusted:	1M	3M	6M	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y	20Y	30Y	MAX
··· As of Jun 2024 - Over the previous 30Y
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				43.78	20.64	15.93	10.29	7.80	6.86
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				-34.14	-9.11	-1.14	2.74	5.01	6.86
Positive Periods (%)				75.6	88.3	98.6	100.0	100.0	100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				40.76	17.37	13.59	8.38	5.43	4.22
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				-34.15	-11.05	-3.68	0.14	2.87	4.22
Positive Periods (%)				69.0	81.2	89.7	100.0	100.0	100.0
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative	4.48	6.99	8.82	10.63	7.90	0.00	0.00	0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%)	5.76	9.21	11.96	20.75	14.10	0.00	0.00	0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative	6.58	10.63	13.98	29.12	20.99	0.57	0.00	0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%)	7.92	12.95	17.26	32.50	28.28	3.36	0.00	0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical \| 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%)				79.54	26.88	16.99	9.70	6.49	6.41
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%)				---	---	---	0.17	2.82	4.56
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards \| Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com
··· All available data (Jan 1970 - Jun 2024)
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				48.42	32.10	27.40	19.33	14.99	12.67
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				-34.14	-9.11	-1.14	2.74	5.01	6.34
Positive Periods (%)				80.5	92.7	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0
Best Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				44.84	28.23	23.52	12.10	9.41	7.87
Worst Rolling Return (%) - Annualized				-34.15	-11.05	-4.68	-0.29	2.87	3.72
Positive Periods (%)				72.1	83.0	89.9	99.6	100.0	100.0
95% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative	4.38	6.58	7.94	9.04	3.31	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
95% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%)	5.68	8.84	11.12	16.85	9.96	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
99% VaR - Value at Risk (%) - Cumulative	6.51	10.29	13.17	26.28	13.37	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
99% CVaR - Conditional Value at Risk (%)	7.87	12.64	16.50	30.06	22.19	0.96	0.00	0.00	0.00
Short term VaRs: analytical \| 1+ year VaRs: historical data
Safe Withdrawal Rate (%)				79.54	25.99	16.06	8.80	6.12	5.33
Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (%)				---	---	---	---	2.82	4.08
% based on initial capital, inflation-adj. monthly withdrawals afterwards \| Credits: BestRetirementPortfolio.com

Terms and Definitions

Annualized Portfolio Return: it's the annualized geometric mean return of the portfolio.
Deepest/Longest Drawdown: a drawdown refers to the decline in value from a relative peak value to a relative trough. The deepest (or maximum) drawdown is the maximum observed loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio before a new peak is attained. The longest drawdown is the period observed from a peak to the subsequent peak with the greatest duration.

Longest negative period: it's the maximum period for which an overall negative return has been observed.
Standard Deviation: it's a measure of the dispersion of returns around the mean.
Sharpe Ratio: it's a measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's calculated by dividing the excess return of the portfolio over the risk-free rate by the portfolio standard deviation. The risk-free rate here considered is the 1-3 Mth T-Bill return.

Sortino Ratio: another measure of risk-adjusted performance of the portfolio. It's a modification of the Sharpe Ratio (same formula but the denominator is the portfolio downside standard deviation).
Ulcer Index: it's a measure of downside risk that quantifies the depth and duration of drawdowns in an investment portfolio.
Best/Worst 10Y returns: the best and the worst 10-year return over a time frame.

Rolling Returns: N-year returns over a time frame, calculated over all the available data source (best, worst, % of positive returns). Each rolling period, longer than the longest negative period, yielded a non-negative minimum return.
Value at Risk (VaR): it's an evaluation of a cumulative worst-case loss (in absolute value), associated with a probability (95%-99%) and a time horizon. For short term, it's calculated based on the expected return and standard deviation, assuming a normal distribution of monthly returns. For long term is retrieved by the historical rolling return data.
Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR): it represents the average expected loss if that worst-case threshold (95%-99%) is ever crossed.
Safe Withdrawal Rate (SWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, without the portfolio running out of money in any case (money amount withdrawal).
For instance: Your initial invested capital is 100.000$; withdrawal rate (annualized) is 4%. This means that, in the first month, you will withdraw 100.000 * 4% * 1/12 = 333.33$. The second month, you’ll withdraw 333.33$ plus the inflation monthly rate. You’ll continue adjusting your withdraw monthly for inflation.

Perpetual Withdrawal Rate (PWR): it's the percentage of the initial portfolio balance that can be withdrawn at the beginning of each month with inflation adjustment, preserving the original invested capital, adjusted for inflation too.

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Portfolio Components Correlation

Correlation measures to what degree the returns of two assets move in relation to each other. It is a statistical measure that describes the extent to which the returns of one asset are related to the returns of another asset.

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Monthly correlations as of 30 June 2024

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Terms and Definitions

Correlation values range between -1 and +1

A correlation of +1 indicates that the returns of the two assets move in perfect synchrony; when one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns also go up by the same percentage, and vice versa. This perfect positive correlation implies that the assets perform similarly in different market conditions.
A correlation of -1 indicates a perfect inverse relationship between the returns of the two assets. When one asset's returns go up, the other asset's returns go down by the same percentage. This perfect negative correlation suggests that the assets move in opposite directions, providing a diversification benefit by reducing overall portfolio risk.

A correlation of 0 means that there is no linear relationship between the returns of the two assets. The returns of one asset do not predict the returns of the other.

Learn about historical correlations here: see how the main asset classes relate to each other.

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.

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Drawdown periods

Drawdown periods - Inflation Adjusted

Data Source: 1 July 1994 - 30 June 2024 (30 Years)

Data Source: 1 January 1970 - 30 June 2024 (~55 years)

Inflation Adjusted:

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Rolling Returns

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A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

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Annualized Rolling Returns

Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted

Data Source: 1 July 1994 - 30 June 2024 (30 Years)

Data Source: 1 January 1970 - 30 June 2024 (~55 years)

Inflation Adjusted:

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If you need a deeper detail about rolling returns, please refer to the Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio: Rolling Returns page.

Seasonality

In which months is it better to invest in Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio?

Both the Average Return and the Gain Frequency (Win %) are useful to get an idea of what happened in the past. They are retrieved considering the data source from January 1970 to June 2024.

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For further information about the seasonality, check the Asset Class Seasonality page.

Monthly Returns

This section provides a visual/tabular representation of the performance variability in the Frank Armstrong Ideal Index Portfolio over time. It illustrates the distribution of monthly returns, showcasing the range and frequency of positive and negative returns.

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Monthly Returns Distribution

Data Source: 1 July 1994 - 30 June 2024 (30 Years)

Data Source: 1 January 1970 - 30 June 2024 (~55 years)

232 Positive Months (64%) - 128 Negative Months (36%)

429 Positive Months (66%) - 225 Negative Months (34%)

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Investment Returns, up to December 2007, have been derived using the historical series of equivalent ETFs / Assets, instead of the actual ETFs of the portfolio.
You can find additional information on extended Data Sources here.

In particular, the series derived from equivalent datasets are:

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US (VEU), up to December 2007
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value (IJS), up to December 2000
Vanguard Value (VTV), up to December 2004

Vanguard Real Estate (VNQ), up to December 2004
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth (IJT), up to December 2000
Vanguard Large-Cap (VV), up to December 2004

iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond (SHY), up to December 2002

Portfolio efficiency

The following portfolios granted a higher return over 30 Years and a less severe drawdown at the same time.

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