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Vanguard
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 Vanguard, 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 7, 2019, corresponding to the inception date of VHYAX

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
2.91%-5.09%-4.63%-2.39%16.33%16.69%10.18%12.16%
Portfolio
Vanguard
0.65%-7.35%-1.50%2.23%15.62%13.83%8.21%
VGHCX
Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares
0.43%-8.80%-5.90%7.14%9.73%9.19%7.98%9.25%
VGSLX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.39%-7.72%-0.20%-2.60%0.30%5.86%2.85%4.47%
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.48%-2.72%-0.94%0.18%4.23%3.80%0.40%1.94%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.39%-7.69%-7.06%-4.61%14.41%17.14%11.37%13.71%
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.17%-6.36%1.63%4.62%14.15%14.45%10.62%11.61%
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.26%-2.65%-0.81%-0.30%2.33%3.68%0.12%1.75%
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.16%-5.64%1.97%4.46%15.70%14.49%10.75%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
-0.57%-8.83%-13.83%-12.31%13.72%19.56%10.93%15.56%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
3.80%-11.01%8.61%21.15%49.53%33.12%21.78%14.08%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
3.11%-6.97%0.54%1.72%22.75%13.73%3.84%7.63%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 8, 2019, Vanguard's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Vanguard closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.24%2.98%-7.35%-1.50%
20252.98%0.75%-1.19%0.36%2.46%2.96%0.22%3.01%3.49%1.49%2.03%0.22%20.33%
2024-0.59%2.53%3.16%-2.74%3.20%1.51%3.14%2.61%2.05%-1.71%2.27%-2.38%13.55%
20235.51%-3.67%2.84%1.28%-1.79%3.64%2.48%-2.12%-3.96%-1.64%7.04%4.80%14.56%
2022-3.66%-1.44%1.48%-5.46%-0.23%-5.40%4.78%-3.75%-7.37%4.37%6.95%-3.05%-13.09%
2021-0.40%0.71%2.40%3.58%1.99%0.63%1.14%1.72%-3.63%3.65%-1.81%4.17%14.76%

Benchmark Metrics

Vanguard has an annualized alpha of 1.72%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 08, 2019.

  • This portfolio participated in 71.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.75% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.62 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
1.72%
Beta
0.62
0.89
Upside Capture
66.75%
Downside Capture
71.63%

Expense Ratio

Vanguard has an expense ratio of 0.11%, 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.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

Vanguard ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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.


Vanguard Risk / Return Rank: 6868
Overall Rank
Vanguard Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Vanguard Sortino Ratio Rank: 6868
Sortino Ratio Rank
Vanguard Omega Ratio Rank: 7070
Omega Ratio Rank
Vanguard Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
Vanguard Martin Ratio Rank: 6666
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

1.35

0.90

+0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.90

1.39

+0.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.85

1.40

+0.45

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.01

6.61

+1.40


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
VGHCX
Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares
270.530.831.101.142.80
VGSLX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares
70.070.211.030.090.35
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
601.051.531.191.705.69
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
460.841.301.201.065.13
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
581.041.501.221.255.65
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
330.771.071.140.903.82
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
651.131.611.251.406.21
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
260.611.041.150.662.37
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
871.802.241.332.699.97
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
741.281.811.261.857.12

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.

Vanguard Sharpe ratios as of Apr 1, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.35
  • 5-Year: 0.74
  • All Time: 0.79

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 0.97 to 1.64, 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 Vanguard 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

Vanguard provided a 2.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.80%2.75%4.36%2.98%2.52%2.75%2.52%3.34%2.91%2.44%2.69%2.63%
VGHCX
Vanguard Health Care Fund Investor Shares
7.02%6.00%22.72%7.17%5.44%8.31%7.96%11.82%9.10%7.30%8.54%8.16%
VGSLX
Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.99%3.92%3.85%3.91%3.91%2.56%3.92%3.39%4.73%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VBILX
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
3.79%4.01%3.80%3.09%1.99%3.39%2.94%2.73%2.87%2.73%3.06%3.09%
VFIAX
Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares
1.22%1.12%1.24%1.45%1.68%1.24%1.53%1.87%2.05%1.78%2.02%2.10%
VVIAX
Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.05%2.04%2.30%2.45%2.51%2.14%2.55%2.49%2.72%2.29%2.45%2.60%
VTABX
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares
4.23%4.36%4.33%4.39%1.48%3.70%1.08%4.28%3.00%2.23%1.80%1.64%
VHYAX
Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund Admiral Shares
2.39%2.42%2.72%3.09%2.98%2.74%3.16%3.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VIGAX
Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares
0.46%0.40%0.46%0.57%0.69%0.47%0.66%0.94%1.31%1.14%1.39%1.31%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
2.68%2.79%3.20%3.52%4.11%2.63%1.91%3.23%2.88%2.30%2.52%3.26%

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 Vanguard. 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 Vanguard was 25.16%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 89 trading sessions.

The current Vanguard drawdown is 7.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-25.16%Feb 20, 202023Mar 23, 202089Jul 29, 2020112
-20.3%Dec 31, 2021199Oct 14, 2022329Feb 7, 2024528
-10.31%Feb 21, 202533Apr 8, 202527May 16, 202560
-7.97%Mar 2, 202620Mar 27, 2026
-5.73%Sep 3, 202014Sep 23, 202013Oct 12, 202027

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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 11.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkVTABXVBILXIAUVWOVGSLXVGHCXVIGAXVHYAXVVIAXVTMGXVFIAXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.040.010.080.660.630.670.940.820.830.801.000.91
VTABX0.041.000.750.260.020.200.110.070.000.010.080.040.17
VBILX0.010.751.000.350.020.210.130.04-0.02-0.020.080.010.17
IAU0.080.260.351.000.240.140.130.070.080.080.250.080.30
VWO0.660.020.020.241.000.420.490.620.560.560.770.660.75
VGSLX0.630.200.210.140.421.000.560.510.680.690.590.630.75
VGHCX0.670.110.130.130.490.561.000.590.650.690.650.680.76
VIGAX0.940.070.040.070.620.510.591.000.600.610.700.940.80
VHYAX0.820.00-0.020.080.560.680.650.601.000.980.750.820.85
VVIAX0.830.01-0.020.080.560.690.690.610.981.000.760.830.86
VTMGX0.800.080.080.250.770.590.650.700.750.761.000.800.89
VFIAX1.000.040.010.080.660.630.680.940.820.830.801.000.91
Portfolio0.910.170.170.300.750.750.760.800.850.860.890.911.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Feb 8, 2019