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Growth of $10,000: Ivy Portfolio (Mebane Faber)

A $10,000 investment in the Ivy Portfolio (Mebane Faber) at the start of 2006 would have grown to $31,280 by 2026 — about 3.1× the original stake over 20 years, based on historical data.

Final value (2026)$31,280
CAGR+5.94%
Max Drawdown-44.2%
Inflation-adjusted$18,130

20-Year Growth of $10,000

Ivy Portfolio (Mebane Faber)
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What the numbers mean

Over this 20-year window the Ivy Portfolio (Mebane Faber) compounded at roughly 5.94%per year. That growth was not a straight line: the strategy's worst peak-to-trough decline reached -44.2%, a reminder that even the steadiest allocations go through painful stretches.

Its best single year returned +29.7% (2009), while its worst year fell -33.1% (2008). Adjusted for inflation, the ending $31,280 is worth about $18,130 in 2006 dollars — the real purchasing power your money would have gained after rising prices are stripped out.

These figures assume the strategy's target weights (an equal-weight, five-asset take on how elite university endowments diversify.) rebalanced annual, with no additional contributions or withdrawals. To model your own contributions, withdrawal rate, or a different mix, open this allocation in the portfolio simulator.

Annual Returns

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
+1+2-33+30+22+2+10+4+5-9+14+13-2+11+7+20-4+4+11+15+12

Hypothetical historical performance based on backtested data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Full disclaimer