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Balanced
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 Balanced, 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 Mar 9, 2023, corresponding to the inception date of VTES

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-2.33%-3.84%-1.98%29.73%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Balanced
0.01%-0.86%0.08%2.11%21.27%11.58%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.16%-2.00%-3.13%-1.30%31.84%18.10%10.66%13.75%
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
0.85%-0.78%-5.36%-5.50%49.54%23.50%15.02%21.67%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.16%-0.98%3.71%6.17%28.21%14.94%10.95%11.89%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-0.54%2.81%5.79%39.16%15.41%7.43%9.01%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
-0.11%1.09%6.26%13.18%44.65%20.17%12.59%10.36%
VTEB
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
0.18%-0.83%0.27%1.75%3.75%2.82%0.92%2.11%
VPAIX
Vanguard Pennsylvania Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares
0.09%-1.01%-0.23%1.82%3.59%3.91%1.24%2.68%
VTES
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares
0.02%-0.55%0.20%0.81%2.95%2.70%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 2023, Balanced's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Balanced closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.08%1.63%-4.13%0.62%0.08%
20251.80%0.41%-2.23%0.16%3.26%3.10%0.65%2.13%2.71%1.47%0.31%0.81%15.44%
20240.00%2.35%1.87%-2.39%2.57%1.45%1.62%1.60%1.63%-1.64%2.89%-2.04%10.15%
20232.89%0.72%-0.83%3.66%2.20%-2.03%-3.18%-1.95%7.11%3.88%12.66%

Benchmark Metrics

Balanced has an annualized alpha of 2.79%, beta of 0.52, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 10, 2023.

  • This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.30%) than losses (58.17%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.79% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.52 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
2.79%
Beta
0.52
0.89
Upside Capture
59.30%
Downside Capture
58.17%

Expense Ratio

Balanced 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

Balanced ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


Balanced Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
Balanced Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7070
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Balanced Sortino Ratio Rank: 7272
Sortino Ratio Rank
Balanced Omega Ratio Rank: 7474
Omega Ratio Rank
Balanced Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
Balanced Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
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

1.52

0.88

+0.64

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.19

1.37

+0.82

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.33

1.21

+0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.00

1.39

+0.61

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.15

6.43

+2.71


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
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
520.941.471.221.537.16
VGT
Vanguard Information Technology ETF
571.101.671.231.885.72
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
551.091.571.231.486.62
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
781.632.251.332.529.49
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
892.112.791.443.0412.35
VTEB
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
481.111.401.261.193.48
VPAIX
Vanguard Pennsylvania Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares
310.871.191.240.892.74
VTES
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares
791.982.521.522.196.96

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.

Balanced Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.52
  • All Time: 1.53

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 0.99 to 1.69, 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 Balanced 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

Balanced provided a 2.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.48%2.63%2.76%2.44%2.02%1.71%1.70%2.12%2.25%1.97%2.02%1.75%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.16%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
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%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
2.02%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.95%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%
VYMI
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
3.61%3.68%4.84%4.58%4.70%4.30%3.22%4.20%4.29%3.21%2.39%0.00%
VTEB
Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
3.36%3.29%3.14%2.79%2.09%1.64%1.99%2.30%2.25%1.96%1.66%0.58%
VPAIX
Vanguard Pennsylvania Long-Term Tax-Exempt Fund Investor Shares
3.66%4.48%4.04%3.25%3.12%2.45%3.16%3.70%3.91%3.93%4.10%3.92%
VTES
Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares
2.76%2.77%2.99%2.03%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 Balanced. 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 Balanced was 10.15%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 27 trading sessions.

The current Balanced drawdown is 3.89%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-10.15%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202562
-7.83%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202324Dec 1, 202387
-6.18%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-4.28%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202412Aug 21, 202426
-3.51%Dec 9, 202423Jan 13, 202522Feb 13, 202545

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 8 assets, with an effective number of assets of 6.11, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkVTESVPAIXVTEBVGTVTVVYMIVXUSVTIPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.100.110.160.900.750.630.740.990.94
VTES0.101.000.620.740.060.110.140.140.110.22
VPAIX0.110.621.000.730.060.120.130.150.110.23
VTEB0.160.740.731.000.120.150.200.220.170.30
VGT0.900.060.060.121.000.500.480.630.880.82
VTV0.750.110.120.150.501.000.680.670.780.79
VYMI0.630.140.130.200.480.681.000.940.650.81
VXUS0.740.140.150.220.630.670.941.000.760.89
VTI0.990.110.110.170.880.780.650.761.000.95
Portfolio0.940.220.230.300.820.790.810.890.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Mar 10, 2023