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VGT VITAX
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 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Feb 2, 2004, corresponding to the inception date of VITAX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the VGT VITAX returned -5.74% Year-To-Date and 21.62% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
VGT VITAX
0.42%-1.82%-5.74%-6.18%29.25%23.33%14.93%21.62%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-1.42%-5.36%-5.79%29.79%23.50%15.02%21.67%
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.28%-2.22%-6.11%-6.57%28.70%23.10%14.83%21.51%
*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 +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.2%, 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%1.71%-5.74%
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 4.87%, 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 135.94% of S&P 500 Index gains and 108.84% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.87% 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
4.87%
Beta
1.11
0.84
Upside Capture
135.94%
Downside Capture
108.84%

Expense Ratio

VGT VITAX has an expense ratio of 0.10%, 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 38 for risk / return — below 38% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


VGT VITAX Risk / Return Rank: 3838
Overall Rank
VGT VITAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3636
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 3939
Sortino Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Omega Ratio Rank: 3434
Omega Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
VGT VITAX Martin Ratio Rank: 2828
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

1.07

0.88

+0.19

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.65

1.37

+0.28

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.85

1.39

+0.46

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.61

6.43

-0.82


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
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
581.101.671.231.885.72
VITAX
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund Admiral Shares
531.081.661.231.895.78

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 Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.07
  • 5-Year: 0.60
  • 10-Year: 0.88
  • All Time: 0.61

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 1.00 to 1.70, 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 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 0.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio0.43%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
0.43%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
0.43%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 12.21%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-54.72%Nov 1, 2007267Nov 20, 2008535Jan 6, 2011802
-35.09%Dec 28, 2021202Oct 14, 2022276Nov 20, 2023478
-31.76%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202054Jun 9, 202077
-27.31%Dec 17, 202476Apr 8, 202552Jun 24, 2025128
-23.66%Oct 4, 201856Dec 24, 201859Mar 21, 2019115

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. 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.

BenchmarkVGTVITAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.870.890.88
VGT0.871.000.981.00
VITAX0.890.981.001.00
Portfolio0.881.001.001.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 3, 2004