Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SCHG+SCHD, 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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Returns By Period
As of Jun 5, 2026, the SCHG+SCHD returned 12.09% Year-To-Date and 15.99% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.25% | 7.86% | 7.47% | — | — | — | — |
Portfolio SCHG+SCHD | -2.02% | 0.84% | 12.09% | 11.51% | 26.37% | 20.29% | 12.41% | 15.99% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -0.89% | 2.02% | 18.75% | 18.75% | 27.90% | 15.14% | 8.31% | 12.64% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | -2.99% | -0.18% | 3.59% | 2.53% | 21.86% | 23.83% | 14.97% | 18.38% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, SCHG+SCHD's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SCHG+SCHD closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.41% | 1.57% | -3.55% | 8.82% | 4.17% | -2.39% | 12.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.97% | -0.76% | -4.54% | -3.10% | 5.03% | 4.31% | 1.73% | 3.14% | 1.68% | 1.29% | 0.63% | -0.01% | 11.50% |
| 2024 | 1.38% | 4.39% | 3.29% | -4.24% | 4.06% | 3.55% | 2.64% | 2.07% | 1.72% | -0.13% | 5.89% | -3.04% | 23.27% |
| 2023 | 6.01% | -2.24% | 3.77% | 0.29% | 1.20% | 6.07% | 3.86% | -1.22% | -4.74% | -2.66% | 8.76% | 5.32% | 26.13% |
| 2022 | -5.82% | -2.95% | 3.79% | -8.68% | 0.68% | -7.97% | 8.39% | -3.99% | -8.75% | 7.84% | 5.47% | -5.70% | -18.24% |
| 2021 | -0.81% | 3.24% | 5.39% | 4.95% | 0.71% | 2.73% | 1.99% | 2.99% | -4.56% | 6.66% | -0.84% | 4.25% | 29.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
SCHG+SCHD has an annualized alpha of 6.22%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.07%) than losses (54.40%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 6.22% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.22%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 89.07%
- Downside Capture
- 54.40%
Expense Ratio
SCHG+SCHD 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
SCHG+SCHD ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SCHG+SCHD and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.58 | — | — |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.54 | — | — |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.48 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.13 | — | — |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 83 | 2.55 | 3.94 | 1.46 | 6.07 | 14.90 |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 35 | 1.39 | 1.90 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 4.47 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SCHG+SCHD provided a 1.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.82% | 2.09% | 2.02% | 1.98% | 1.97% | 1.60% | 1.84% | 1.90% | 2.17% | 1.82% | 1.96% | 2.10% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.27% | 3.82% | 3.64% | 3.49% | 3.39% | 2.78% | 3.16% | 2.98% | 3.06% | 2.63% | 2.89% | 2.97% |
SCHG Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.37% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.46% | 0.55% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.82% | 1.27% | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.22% |
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 SCHG+SCHD. 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 SCHG+SCHD was 32.57%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current SCHG+SCHD drawdown is 0.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -32.57%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 1d | 5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.44%Oct 2022 | 9mo 18d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.04%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 3mo 11d | 6mo 15dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.02%Apr 2025 | 4mo 4d | 2mo 25d | 6mo 29dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -11.98%Feb 2016 | 8mo 28d | 2mo 2d | 11moMay 2015 - Apr 2016 |
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. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.11 | 1.08 | 1.07 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.07, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
SCHG+SCHD correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2011 | 0.90 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHG has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.94, while SCHD has the lowest at 0.36.
Asset Correlations Table
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