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VGT VITAX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VGT VITAX, 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 VGT VITAX returned 26.48% Year-To-Date and 25.21% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.64%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
VGT VITAX
-3.07%8.70%26.48%24.22%52.63%31.87%21.24%25.21%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
-6.14%5.28%22.48%20.33%47.86%30.47%20.48%24.81%
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.91%12.11%30.48%28.11%57.40%33.32%21.99%25.62%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 3, 2004, VGT VITAX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VGT VITAX closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.78%-2.84%-3.87%18.29%17.33%-1.67%26.48%
2025-0.82%-2.97%-9.26%1.38%10.35%9.44%4.11%0.93%7.28%6.21%-5.14%0.28%21.78%
20242.04%4.90%1.46%-5.66%7.99%8.05%-1.47%1.04%2.37%-0.73%6.87%0.02%29.28%
20239.70%0.50%9.70%-0.29%8.45%6.27%2.83%-2.19%-6.54%-1.69%13.27%4.94%52.67%
2022-7.77%-4.39%3.21%-11.76%-1.69%-9.40%13.35%-5.64%-11.81%7.46%5.40%-8.00%-29.68%
2021-0.68%1.46%0.69%5.15%-1.22%7.29%3.36%3.50%-5.71%8.17%3.05%2.56%30.41%

Benchmark Metrics

VGT VITAX has an annualized alpha of 5.61%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 03, 2004.

  • This portfolio captured 139.32% of S&P 500 Index gains and 108.58% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 5.61% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.11 and R2 of 0.84, 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
5.61%
Beta
1.11
0.84
Upside Capture
139.32%
Downside Capture
108.58%

Expense Ratio

VGT VITAX 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

VGT VITAX ranks 51 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.


VGT VITAX Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
VGT VITAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Omega Ratio Rank: 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Martin Ratio Rank: 3434
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 VGT VITAX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.61

2.01

+0.60

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.25

2.71

+0.54

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.42

1.36

+0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.31

2.69

+0.63

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

10.54

12.34

-1.80


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
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
692.302.841.383.029.59
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
752.833.511.463.5711.37

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.

VGT VITAX Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.61
  • 5-Year: 0.84
  • 10-Year: 1.02
  • All Time: 0.67

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 1.65 to 2.54, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of VGT VITAX 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

VGT VITAX provided a 0.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.32%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.33%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.64%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.31%0.40%0.60%0.65%0.91%0.63%0.82%1.11%1.29%0.99%1.31%1.28%

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 VGT VITAX. 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 VGT VITAX was 54.72%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 535 trading sessions.

The current VGT VITAX drawdown is 5.36%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-54.72%Nov 2008
1y 20d2y 1mo
3y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2011
Bear market2022
-35.09%Oct 2022
9mo 20d1y 1mo
1y 10moDec 2021 - Nov 2023
COVID crash2020
-31.76%Mar 2020
1mo 2d2mo 18d
3mo 20dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2025 selloff2025
-27.31%Apr 2025
3mo 22d2mo 17d
6mo 9dDec 2024 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-23.66%Dec 2018
2mo 21d2mo 27d
5mo 18dOct 2018 - Mar 2019

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

1.01

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

VGT VITAX correlation to the S&P 500 Index

VGT VITAX has a 0.86 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

0.86

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

0.89

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

0.91

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

0.90

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 3, 2004

0.88


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VITAX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.89, while VGT has the lowest at 0.87.

VGT
0.87
VITAX
0.89

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. VGT VITAX. VITAX has the highest portfolio correlation at 1.00, while VGT has the lowest at 1.00.

VGT
1.00
VITAX
1.00

Asset Correlations Table

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

VGTVITAX
VGT1.000.98
VITAX0.981.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 3, 2004
Diversification Analysis

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