Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 55% |
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 45% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VOO_TLT, 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 6, 2026, the VOO_TLT returned 4.71% Year-To-Date and 8.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -2.64% | 0.64% | 7.86% | 7.47% | 23.05% | 19.90% | 11.79% | 13.33% |
Portfolio VOO_TLT | -1.75% | 0.35% | 4.71% | 4.22% | 15.50% | 10.83% | 4.40% | 8.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -0.51% | -0.30% | -0.56% | -1.32% | 4.21% | -2.03% | -6.37% | -1.63% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | -2.59% | 0.81% | 8.45% | 8.18% | 24.60% | 21.52% | 13.39% | 15.23% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, VOO_TLT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, VOO_TLT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.78% | 1.62% | -4.60% | 5.51% | 3.31% | -1.67% | 4.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.70% | 1.83% | -3.59% | -1.06% | 2.01% | 4.12% | 0.74% | 1.16% | 3.56% | 1.94% | 0.24% | -1.14% | 11.88% |
| 2024 | -0.12% | 1.93% | 2.23% | -5.11% | 4.08% | 2.78% | 2.26% | 2.27% | 2.10% | -2.97% | 4.19% | -4.07% | 9.40% |
| 2023 | 6.90% | -3.56% | 4.21% | 1.03% | -1.08% | 3.75% | 0.66% | -2.29% | -6.12% | -3.66% | 9.50% | 6.40% | 15.47% |
| 2022 | -4.64% | -2.37% | -0.41% | -9.08% | -0.88% | -5.16% | 6.13% | -4.31% | -8.78% | 1.77% | 6.19% | -4.44% | -24.18% |
| 2021 | -2.19% | -0.99% | 0.39% | 4.04% | 0.37% | 3.21% | 3.02% | 1.46% | -3.88% | 4.97% | 0.82% | 1.60% | 13.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
VOO_TLT has an annualized alpha of 4.00%, beta of 0.42, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (55.99%) than losses (53.02%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.42 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
- 4.00%
- Beta
- 0.42
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 55.99%
- Downside Capture
- 53.02%
Expense Ratio
VOO_TLT has an expense ratio of 0.08%, 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
VOO_TLT ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for VOO_TLT and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.83 | 2.01 | -0.18 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.55 | 2.71 | -0.16 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.36 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.69 | -0.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.51 | 12.34 | -2.83 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 14 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 1.06 | 0.38 | 0.94 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 72 | 2.15 | 2.89 | 1.39 | 2.92 | 13.53 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
VOO_TLT provided a 2.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.65% | 2.61% | 2.62% | 2.32% | 2.13% | 1.36% | 1.52% | 2.06% | 2.32% | 2.07% | 2.28% | 2.33% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | 4.60% | 4.43% | 4.30% | 3.38% | 2.67% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 2.27% | 2.63% | 2.43% | 2.60% | 2.61% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.05% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
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 VOO_TLT. 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 VOO_TLT was 28.38%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 533 trading sessions.
The current VOO_TLT drawdown is 2.01%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -28.38%Oct 2022 | 9mo 26d | 2y 1mo | 2y 11moDec 2021 - Dec 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -16.21%Mar 2020 | 26d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 8dFeb 2020 - Apr 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.97%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 3mo 15d | 7mo 15dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -9.54%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 2mo 18d | 6mo 14dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2015 pullback2015 | -7.57%Aug 2015 | 5mo 5d | 6mo 25d | 12moMar 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.98, 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 | 1.29 | 1.31 | 1.36 | 1.50 | 1.62 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.62, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
VOO_TLT correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.85 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.77 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 10, 2010 | 0.69 |
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