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VTSAX
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


VTSAX 100.00%EquityEquity

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VTSAX, 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 5, 2026, the VTSAX returned 11.69% Year-To-Date and 15.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.25%7.86%7.47%
Portfolio
VTSAX
0.50%3.12%11.69%11.22%29.33%22.35%12.79%15.02%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.50%3.12%11.69%11.22%29.33%22.35%12.79%15.02%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 14, 2000, VTSAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VTSAX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.58%-0.52%-4.97%10.35%5.16%0.24%11.69%
20253.09%-1.91%-5.89%-0.67%6.35%5.08%2.28%2.28%3.47%2.18%0.29%-0.03%17.12%
20240.70%5.40%3.21%-4.42%4.73%3.14%1.83%2.17%2.05%-0.75%6.63%-3.02%23.23%
20236.90%-2.33%2.63%1.05%0.42%6.84%3.57%-1.93%-4.79%-2.63%9.38%5.75%26.51%
2022-6.03%-2.55%3.25%-9.02%-0.27%-8.36%9.39%-3.74%-9.28%8.17%5.23%-5.86%-19.52%
2021-0.33%3.19%3.48%5.13%0.44%2.54%1.71%2.86%-4.48%6.73%-1.48%3.82%25.72%

Benchmark Metrics

VTSAX has an annualized alpha of 0.71%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 14, 2000.

  • This portfolio captured 102.98% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.82% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.99, 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
0.71%
Beta
1.02
0.99
Upside Capture
102.98%
Downside Capture
92.82%

Expense Ratio

VTSAX has an expense ratio of 0.04%, 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

VTSAX ranks 49 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.


VTSAX Risk / Return Rank: 4949
Overall Rank
VTSAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4646
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VTSAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 4545
Sortino Ratio Rank
VTSAX Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
VTSAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4949
Calmar Ratio Rank
VTSAX Martin Ratio Rank: 6262
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 VTSAX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.37

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.23

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.42

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.24

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

14.93


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
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
712.373.231.423.2414.93

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.

VTSAX Sharpe ratios as of Jun 5, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.37
  • 5-Year: 0.74
  • 10-Year: 0.82
  • All Time: 0.47

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 1.83 to 2.81, 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 VTSAX 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

VTSAX provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio1.00%1.11%1.26%1.42%1.65%1.20%1.41%1.76%2.03%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VTSAX
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.00%1.11%1.26%1.42%1.65%1.20%1.41%1.76%2.03%1.71%1.92%1.98%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.48
2025$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.46$1.81
2024$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.45$1.78
2023$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.48$1.65
2022$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.45$1.54
2021$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.42$1.42

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 VTSAX. 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 VTSAX was 55.33%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 760 trading sessions.

The current VTSAX drawdown is 0.75%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Financial crisis2007–2009
-55.33%Mar 2009
1y 5mo3y 5d
4y 5moOct 2007 - Mar 2012
Dot-com crash2000–2002
-42.13%Oct 2002
1y 10mo2y 9mo
4y 7moNov 2000 - Jul 2005
COVID crash2020
-34.97%Mar 2020
1mo 2d4mo 22d
5mo 24dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020
Bear market2022
-25.36%Oct 2022
9mo 11d1y 2mo
1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-20.16%Dec 2018
3mo 4d4mo
7mo 4dSep 2018 - Apr 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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, 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

1.00

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.

VTSAX correlation to the S&P 500 Index

VTSAX 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

0.99

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

0.99

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

0.99

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 14, 2000

0.99


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

VTSAX
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. VTSAX

VTSAX
1.00
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