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California Wellesley - 10 yr
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VCADX 45.00%^CASHX 10.00%SCHD 45.00%BondBondEquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in California Wellesley - 10 yr , 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 13, 2026, the California Wellesley - 10 yr returned 9.72% Year-To-Date and 7.24% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.50%0.31%8.56%8.85%24.33%19.37%11.84%13.61%
Portfolio
California Wellesley - 10 yr
0.41%2.08%9.72%9.55%15.04%9.19%5.10%7.24%
^CASHX
US Money Market Index
0.01%0.27%1.60%1.78%3.88%4.63%3.53%2.32%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.89%3.21%20.66%19.57%26.72%14.90%8.75%12.91%
VCADX
Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares
0.00%0.62%1.07%1.60%6.35%4.45%1.60%2.30%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 20, 2011, California Wellesley - 10 yr 's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, California Wellesley - 10 yr closed higher 69% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.36%3.60%-2.25%2.47%0.84%0.47%9.72%
20251.03%1.77%-0.97%-3.55%0.70%1.39%0.07%2.89%0.26%-0.37%1.55%0.31%5.07%
20240.05%0.90%2.15%-2.43%0.77%0.69%3.22%1.51%0.90%-0.43%2.82%-3.34%6.80%
20232.11%-2.35%0.45%-0.43%-2.19%2.74%2.07%-1.02%-2.82%-2.07%5.11%3.94%5.27%
2022-2.37%-1.01%0.09%-3.02%2.47%-4.23%2.95%-2.04%-4.73%4.83%5.01%-1.48%-4.08%
2021-0.30%1.95%4.41%1.33%1.57%-0.42%0.63%0.84%-2.00%1.89%-0.64%3.32%13.14%

Benchmark Metrics

California Wellesley - 10 yr has an annualized alpha of 2.62%, beta of 0.36, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 20, 2011.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (43.34%) than losses (42.64%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.62% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.36 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
2.62%
Beta
0.36
0.75
Upside Capture
43.34%
Downside Capture
42.64%

Expense Ratio

California Wellesley - 10 yr has an expense ratio of 0.07%, 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

California Wellesley - 10 yr ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


California Wellesley - 10 yr Risk / Return Rank: 8989
Overall Rank
California Wellesley - 10 yr Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8989
Sharpe Ratio Rank
California Wellesley - 10 yr Sortino Ratio Rank: 9797
Sortino Ratio Rank
California Wellesley - 10 yr Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
California Wellesley - 10 yr Calmar Ratio Rank: 8787
Calmar Ratio Rank
California Wellesley - 10 yr Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
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 California Wellesley - 10 yr and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.82

1.86

+0.96

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

4.67

2.53

+2.14

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.56

1.34

+0.22

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

4.81

2.53

+2.27

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

15.75

11.37

+4.37


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
^CASHX
US Money Market Index
259.86
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
86
2.413.721.435.7013.97
VCADX
Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares
73
2.914.511.762.207.10

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. Learn how to interpret the Sharpe ratio.

The current California Wellesley - 10 yr Sharpe ratio is 2.82 as of Jun 13, 2026 (the value is recalculated daily), calculated over the past 12 months.

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.53 to 2.41, 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 California Wellesley - 10 yr 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

California Wellesley - 10 yr provided a 2.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.86%3.44%3.15%2.73%2.59%2.05%2.45%2.57%2.60%2.38%2.54%2.62%
^CASHX
US Money Market Index
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.22%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
VCADX
Vanguard California Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Admiral Shares
3.14%3.82%3.35%2.57%2.36%1.77%2.28%2.72%2.71%2.66%2.76%2.86%

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 California Wellesley - 10 yr . 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 California Wellesley - 10 yr was 18.88%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 137 trading sessions.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-18.88%Mar 2020
1mo 9d4mo 17d
5mo 26dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-11.99%Sep 2022
8mo 28d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
2025 selloff2025
-8.10%Apr 2025
4mo 7d5mo 6d
9mo 13dDec 2024 - Sep 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-7.07%Dec 2018
3mo 1d1mo 23d
4mo 24dSep 2018 - Feb 2019
2015 pullback2015
-6.14%Aug 2015
5mo 25d1mo 29d
7mo 24dMar 2015 - Oct 2015

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 3 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.41, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is well-distributed across most of your holdings, with only mild concentration in a few names. True diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.15

1.20

1.18

1.15

1.16

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.16, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

California Wellesley - 10 yr correlation to the S&P 500 Index

California Wellesley - 10 yr has a 0.39 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

0.39

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

0.56

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

0.70

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

0.76

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 20, 2011

0.80


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. SCHD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.82, while VCADX has the lowest at -0.06.

VCADX
-0.06
^CASHX
-0.00
SCHD
0.82

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. California Wellesley - 10 yr . SCHD has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while ^CASHX has the lowest at 0.08.

^CASHX
0.08
VCADX
0.09
SCHD
0.95

Asset Correlations Table

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

^CASHXVCADXSCHD
^CASHX1.000.01-0.02
VCADX0.011.00-0.06
SCHD-0.02-0.061.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Oct 20, 2011
Diversification Analysis

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