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50 VUG 50 VT
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VUG 50.00%VT 50.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50 VUG 50 VT, 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 26, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of VT

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the 50 VUG 50 VT returned -5.10% Year-To-Date and 14.07% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
50 VUG 50 VT
-0.06%-3.29%-5.10%-3.41%19.70%19.53%10.76%14.07%
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
0.11%-3.66%-9.29%-8.34%17.67%21.67%11.69%16.20%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
-0.23%-3.01%-0.97%1.52%21.33%16.97%9.38%11.66%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 27, 2008, 50 VUG 50 VT's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, 50 VUG 50 VT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.91%-1.26%-5.68%0.98%-5.10%
20252.49%-1.70%-5.95%1.29%7.52%5.47%2.46%1.84%4.03%3.02%-0.71%0.21%21.11%
20241.08%5.79%2.26%-3.88%5.46%4.20%0.10%2.29%2.28%-1.22%5.51%-1.19%24.57%
20239.02%-2.29%5.35%1.23%1.99%6.37%3.54%-1.97%-5.00%-2.34%10.32%4.73%34.08%
2022-6.99%-3.65%2.81%-10.48%-1.05%-8.29%10.01%-4.54%-9.99%5.25%6.48%-6.33%-25.76%
2021-0.62%1.76%2.34%5.53%0.05%3.61%1.90%2.98%-4.73%6.71%-0.93%2.66%22.84%

Benchmark Metrics

50 VUG 50 VT has an annualized alpha of 1.10%, beta of 1.01, and R² of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 27, 2008.

  • This portfolio captured 106.84% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.89% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • With beta of 1.01 and R² of 0.96, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
1.10%
Beta
1.01
0.96
Upside Capture
106.84%
Downside Capture
101.89%

Expense Ratio

50 VUG 50 VT has an expense ratio of 0.05%, 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

50 VUG 50 VT ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


50 VUG 50 VT Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
50 VUG 50 VT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3535
Sharpe Ratio Rank
50 VUG 50 VT Sortino Ratio Rank: 3838
Sortino Ratio Rank
50 VUG 50 VT Omega Ratio Rank: 3838
Omega Ratio Rank
50 VUG 50 VT Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
50 VUG 50 VT Martin Ratio Rank: 4343
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.01

0.88

+0.13

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.56

1.37

+0.19

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.68

1.39

+0.29

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.84

6.43

+0.41


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VUG
Vanguard Growth ETF
380.781.271.181.133.90
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
681.241.831.271.868.47

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

50 VUG 50 VT Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.01
  • 5-Year: 0.58
  • 10-Year: 0.75
  • All Time: 0.53

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of 50 VUG 50 VT compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

50 VUG 50 VT provided a 1.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.13%1.12%1.21%1.33%1.45%1.15%1.16%1.64%1.93%1.62%1.89%1.88%
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%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
1.80%1.82%1.95%2.08%2.20%1.82%1.66%2.32%2.53%2.11%2.39%2.45%

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 50 VUG 50 VT. 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 50 VUG 50 VT was 47.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 420 trading sessions.

The current 50 VUG 50 VT drawdown is 7.20%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-47.62%Jun 27, 2008175Mar 9, 2009420Nov 4, 2010595
-32.9%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202079Jul 15, 2020102
-30.86%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022317Jan 22, 2024519
-20.75%May 2, 2011108Oct 3, 2011103Mar 1, 2012211
-19.89%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201875Apr 12, 2019155

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 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkVTVUGPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.950.950.97
VT0.951.000.890.97
VUG0.950.891.000.97
Portfolio0.970.970.971.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 27, 2008