Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VFWAX Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 30% |
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2-fund portfolio, 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 year.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 27, 2011, corresponding to the inception date of VFWAX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the 2-fund portfolio returned -1.34% Year-To-Date and 12.45% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -4.18% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 21.98% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 2-fund portfolio | -0.08% | -3.76% | -1.34% | 0.91% | 25.96% | 17.53% | 9.91% | 12.45% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.17% | -3.99% | -3.13% | -1.29% | 24.10% | 18.07% | 10.67% | 13.74% |
VFWAX Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.61% | -3.26% | 2.79% | 6.03% | 30.38% | 15.57% | 7.56% | 9.08% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2011, 2-fund portfolio's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 2-fund portfolio closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.82% | 1.27% | -6.11% | 0.91% | -1.34% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.24% | -0.73% | -3.99% | 0.52% | 5.72% | 4.62% | 1.21% | 2.87% | 3.55% | 2.01% | 0.27% | 0.84% | 21.67% |
| 2024 | -0.01% | 4.78% | 3.17% | -3.80% | 4.51% | 1.98% | 2.09% | 2.28% | 2.19% | -1.93% | 4.68% | -2.89% | 17.89% |
| 2023 | 7.36% | -2.92% | 2.69% | 1.26% | -0.72% | 6.14% | 3.63% | -2.67% | -4.35% | -2.84% | 9.09% | 5.53% | 23.24% |
| 2022 | -4.97% | -2.74% | 2.12% | -8.17% | 0.28% | -8.28% | 7.55% | -3.83% | -9.46% | 6.75% | 7.64% | -4.75% | -18.31% |
| 2021 | -0.23% | 2.89% | 2.92% | 4.38% | 1.25% | 1.63% | 0.79% | 2.54% | -4.18% | 5.56% | -2.27% | 3.90% | 20.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
2-fund portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.31%, beta of 0.95, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2011.
- With beta of 0.95 and R² of 0.97, 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
- 0.31%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 97.08%
- Downside Capture
- 97.72%
Expense Ratio
2-fund portfolio has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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
2-fund portfolio ranks 50 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.22 | 0.88 | +0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.80 | 1.37 | +0.43 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.81 | 1.39 | +0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.38 | 6.43 | +1.95 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 46 | 0.96 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 7.12 |
VFWAX Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares | 82 | 1.73 | 2.31 | 1.34 | 2.47 | 9.39 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2-fund portfolio provided a 1.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.84% | 1.98% | 2.08% | 1.75% | 1.58% | 2.16% | 2.40% | 2.00% | 2.23% | 2.27% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VTSAX Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares | 1.15% | 1.11% | 1.26% | 1.42% | 1.65% | 1.20% | 1.41% | 1.76% | 2.03% | 1.71% | 1.92% | 1.98% |
VFWAX Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund Admiral Shares | 2.87% | 3.05% | 3.20% | 3.28% | 3.07% | 3.03% | 1.97% | 3.07% | 3.24% | 2.67% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
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 2-fund portfolio. 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 2-fund portfolio was 34.32%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current 2-fund portfolio drawdown is 5.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.32% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 130 |
| -26.02% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 303 | Dec 29, 2023 | 538 |
| -18.7% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 310 |
| -17.96% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 128 | Aug 15, 2016 | 311 |
| -16.91% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 38 | Jun 3, 2025 | 73 |
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 1.72, 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 | VFWAX | VTSAX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| VFWAX | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.81 | 0.90 |
| VTSAX | 0.99 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Portfolio | 0.98 | 0.90 | 0.98 | 1.00 |