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Vanguard ESG 80/20
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard ESG 80/20, 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 Sep 20, 2018, corresponding to the inception date of ESGV

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-4.18%-3.84%-1.98%21.98%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Vanguard ESG 80/20
-0.36%-3.65%-1.88%-0.05%20.64%13.86%6.67%
ESGV
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
0.09%-4.44%-6.02%-4.34%21.79%17.77%9.97%
VSGX
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
-1.03%-4.28%1.06%3.71%28.44%14.70%6.05%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.91%0.31%0.97%3.73%3.53%0.30%1.70%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
0.04%-1.20%0.13%0.54%2.95%3.66%0.24%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 21, 2018, Vanguard ESG 80/20's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard ESG 80/20 closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -8.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.43%1.58%-6.23%0.57%-1.88%
20252.46%0.07%-2.68%1.14%4.49%4.11%0.37%2.75%3.05%1.73%0.19%0.96%20.06%
2024-0.13%3.11%2.57%-3.70%3.75%1.95%2.06%2.20%2.03%-2.40%2.86%-2.23%12.38%
20237.24%-3.05%2.90%1.20%-0.64%4.21%2.91%-2.70%-4.00%-2.63%8.46%5.11%19.63%
2022-4.67%-2.96%0.38%-7.45%0.05%-6.46%5.85%-4.24%-8.57%3.96%8.00%-3.78%-19.47%
2021-0.21%1.37%1.80%3.39%1.10%1.33%0.63%1.97%-3.70%3.87%-1.96%2.75%12.76%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard ESG 80/20 has an annualized alpha of 0.30%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 21, 2018.

  • This portfolio participated in 82.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.00% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.30%
Beta
0.72
0.92
Upside Capture
74.00%
Downside Capture
82.36%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard ESG 80/20 has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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

Vanguard ESG 80/20 ranks 46 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.


Vanguard ESG 80/20 Risk / Return Rank: 4646
Overall Rank
Vanguard ESG 80/20 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4848
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard ESG 80/20 Sortino Ratio Rank: 4848
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard ESG 80/20 Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard ESG 80/20 Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard ESG 80/20 Martin Ratio Rank: 4141
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

1.22

0.88

+0.34

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.78

1.37

+0.41

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.86

1.39

+0.47

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.31

6.43

+0.88


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
ESGV
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
410.801.271.191.345.22
VSGX
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
701.462.001.292.027.79
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
471.001.421.181.714.64
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
420.981.381.171.254.55

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.

Vanguard ESG 80/20 Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.22
  • 5-Year: 0.50
  • All Time: 0.58

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Vanguard ESG 80/20 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

Vanguard ESG 80/20 provided a 2.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.51%2.46%2.42%2.25%2.07%1.85%1.50%1.99%0.71%0.25%0.25%0.26%
ESGV
Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF
1.00%0.91%1.04%1.16%1.42%0.95%1.11%1.27%0.28%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VSGX
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF
3.26%3.23%3.10%2.77%2.61%2.49%1.67%2.28%0.38%0.00%0.00%0.00%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
BNDW
Vanguard Total World Bond ETF
4.18%4.12%3.90%3.73%2.02%2.58%1.56%3.05%1.66%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 Vanguard ESG 80/20. 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 Vanguard ESG 80/20 was 26.88%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 352 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard ESG 80/20 drawdown is 6.39%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-26.88%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022352Mar 12, 2024587
-26.88%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 202089Jul 29, 2020116
-13.81%Sep 21, 201865Dec 24, 201868Apr 3, 2019133
-12.99%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202561
-9.49%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026

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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.94, 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.

BenchmarkBNDBNDWVSGXESGVPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.070.080.800.990.94
BND0.071.000.940.110.090.17
BNDW0.080.941.000.120.100.18
VSGX0.800.110.121.000.790.94
ESGV0.990.090.100.791.000.95
Portfolio0.940.170.180.940.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 21, 2018