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Buffet 50/50
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Buffet 50/50, 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 6, 2026, the Buffet 50/50 returned 4.59% Year-To-Date and 8.77% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Buffet 50/50
-1.53%-0.17%4.59%4.65%14.20%12.95%7.65%8.77%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
-0.26%-0.36%0.11%0.49%3.67%4.36%1.58%1.93%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
-2.59%-0.01%8.45%8.18%24.60%21.52%13.39%15.23%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, Buffet 50/50's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Buffet 50/50 closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.80%-0.02%-2.83%5.45%2.86%-1.53%4.59%
20251.56%-0.15%-2.53%0.07%3.00%3.02%1.10%1.59%1.93%1.39%0.39%0.16%12.01%
20240.95%2.29%1.89%-2.36%2.94%2.12%1.33%1.73%1.52%-1.00%3.20%-1.22%14.06%
20233.76%-1.86%2.82%0.99%0.01%3.01%1.82%-0.73%-2.61%-1.07%5.43%3.14%15.34%
2022-3.13%-1.73%0.83%-4.86%0.52%-4.42%5.08%-2.81%-5.58%3.92%3.53%-3.01%-11.71%
2021-0.54%1.18%2.22%2.78%0.45%1.07%1.41%1.46%-2.53%3.23%-0.41%2.27%13.18%

Benchmark Metrics

Buffet 50/50 has an annualized alpha of 1.96%, beta of 0.49, and R2 of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.

  • This portfolio participated in 52.26% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.49 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
1.96%
Beta
0.49
0.98
Upside Capture
51.91%
Downside Capture
52.26%

Expense Ratio

Buffet 50/50 has an expense ratio of 0.03%, 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

Buffet 50/50 ranks 54 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.


Buffet 50/50 Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
Buffet 50/50 Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4848
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Buffet 50/50 Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
Buffet 50/50 Omega Ratio Rank: 5656
Omega Ratio Rank
Buffet 50/50 Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
Buffet 50/50 Martin Ratio Rank: 6464
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

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Buffet 50/50 and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.31

2.01

+0.30

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.27

2.71

+0.56

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.44

1.36

+0.07

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.15

2.69

+0.47

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.87

12.34

+2.53


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

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
631.872.961.352.639.17
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
722.152.891.392.9213.53

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.

Buffet 50/50 Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.31
  • 5-Year: 0.89
  • 10-Year: 0.98
  • All Time: 1.01

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Buffet 50/50 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

Buffet 50/50 provided a 2.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.53%2.48%2.31%1.96%1.59%1.35%1.66%2.08%2.03%1.71%1.75%1.75%
BSV
Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund ETF Shares
4.00%3.83%3.38%2.46%1.50%1.45%1.79%2.29%1.99%1.65%1.48%1.40%
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
1.05%1.13%1.24%1.46%1.69%1.25%1.54%1.88%2.06%1.78%2.02%2.10%

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 Buffet 50/50. 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 Buffet 50/50 was 17.39%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.

The current Buffet 50/50 drawdown is 1.70%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-17.39%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 17d
3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
Bear market2022
-15.79%Oct 2022
9mo 18d1y 2mo
1y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-9.15%Dec 2018
3mo 4d2mo 19d
5mo 23dSep 2018 - Mar 2019
2011 pullback2011
-9.08%Oct 2011
2mo 27d3mo 18d
6mo 15dJul 2011 - Jan 2012
2025 selloff2025
-8.99%Apr 2025
1mo 17d2mo 2d
3mo 19dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025

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

1.10

1.13

1.12

1.12

1.12

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.12, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

Buffet 50/50 correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Buffet 50/50 has a 0.99 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.99

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.98

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.98

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.99

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 10, 2010

0.99


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while BSV has the lowest at -0.08.

BSV
-0.08
VOO
1.00

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Buffet 50/50. VOO has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.99, while BSV has the lowest at 0.03.

BSV
0.03
VOO
0.99

Asset Correlations Table

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

BSVVOO
BSV1.00-0.08
VOO-0.081.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Sep 10, 2010
Diversification Analysis

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