Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 33% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 67% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation, 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 Nov 29, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VTIAX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation returned 0.10% Year-To-Date and 10.50% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.72% | -3.54% | -3.95% | -2.09% | 15.95% | 16.96% | 10.34% | 12.24% |
Portfolio Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation | 0.25% | -3.72% | 0.10% | 3.20% | 23.71% | 16.37% | 8.47% | 10.50% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.76% | -4.38% | -3.29% | -1.26% | 18.60% | 18.14% | 10.63% | 13.69% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.79% | -7.27% | 1.75% | 5.72% | 27.08% | 15.26% | 7.20% | 8.81% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 30, 2010, Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.38% | 3.43% | -7.51% | 0.25% | 0.10% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.24% | 0.61% | -1.67% | 1.82% | 5.17% | 4.30% | 0.14% | 3.55% | 3.56% | 1.75% | 0.27% | 1.77% | 27.20% |
| 2024 | -0.73% | 3.84% | 3.11% | -2.95% | 4.26% | 0.43% | 2.49% | 2.36% | 2.40% | -3.42% | 2.12% | -2.73% | 11.31% |
| 2023 | 7.94% | -3.57% | 2.64% | 1.53% | -2.14% | 5.19% | 3.79% | -3.60% | -3.81% | -3.25% | 8.79% | 5.03% | 18.79% |
| 2022 | -3.90% | -2.80% | 0.78% | -7.23% | 0.91% | -8.31% | 5.53% | -3.94% | -9.73% | 4.95% | 10.60% | -3.36% | -17.05% |
| 2021 | -0.19% | 2.59% | 2.36% | 3.54% | 2.24% | 0.48% | -0.28% | 2.11% | -3.77% | 3.97% | -3.42% | 3.97% | 14.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation has an annualized alpha of -1.34%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 30, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 99.75% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.99% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.88 and R² of 0.87, 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
- -1.34%
- Beta
- 0.88
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 86.99%
- Downside Capture
- 99.75%
Expense Ratio
Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.52 | 0.92 | +0.61 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.12 | 1.41 | +0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.20 | 1.41 | +0.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.14 | 6.61 | +2.53 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 59 | 0.98 | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.54 | 7.30 |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 86 | 1.76 | 2.32 | 1.35 | 2.35 | 9.21 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation provided a 2.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.36% | 2.48% | 2.65% | 2.63% | 2.59% | 2.45% | 1.88% | 2.62% | 2.79% | 2.40% | 2.60% | 2.56% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.17% | 1.12% | 1.27% | 1.44% | 1.66% | 1.21% | 1.42% | 1.78% | 2.04% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VTIAX Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.95% | 3.15% | 3.33% | 3.22% | 3.04% | 3.05% | 2.10% | 3.04% | 3.16% | 2.73% | 2.93% | 2.84% |
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 Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation. 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 Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation was 34.41%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.
The current Anarkulova et al 2025 Optimal Lifetime Allocation drawdown is 7.66%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.41% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 158 |
| -27.51% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 339 | Feb 22, 2024 | 574 |
| -24.55% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 313 | Jan 2, 2013 | 421 |
| -21.25% | May 18, 2015 | 187 | Feb 11, 2016 | 252 | Feb 10, 2017 | 439 |
| -20.79% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 244 | Dec 12, 2019 | 473 |
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 1.79, 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
| Benchmark | VTIAX | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.99 | 0.91 |
| VTIAX | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.98 |
| VTI | 0.99 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| Portfolio | 0.91 | 0.98 | 0.91 | 1.00 |