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Ed conservative allocation
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ed conservative allocation , 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 Ed conservative allocation returned 3.78% Year-To-Date and 6.58% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
Ed conservative allocation
-1.29%-0.28%3.78%3.83%12.42%10.33%4.78%6.58%
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.04%0.28%1.53%1.78%3.87%4.64%3.42%2.18%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
-0.45%-0.64%-0.05%0.11%4.90%3.80%0.02%1.56%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.15%-0.03%0.50%0.43%1.98%4.03%0.32%1.69%
VTHRX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund
0.24%1.31%7.73%8.18%18.86%14.46%6.89%8.84%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
-2.68%0.14%8.72%8.29%24.59%21.08%12.19%14.71%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-3.73%-2.81%10.17%12.29%25.97%17.71%7.67%9.19%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, Ed conservative allocation 's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, Ed conservative allocation closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +5.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -6.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.92%0.97%-2.99%4.00%2.23%-1.25%3.78%
20251.51%0.62%-1.96%0.17%1.97%2.80%0.61%1.62%1.95%1.19%0.43%-0.06%11.30%
20240.21%1.21%1.78%-2.88%2.69%1.52%2.10%1.64%1.57%-1.76%2.93%-2.07%9.11%
20234.58%-2.45%2.57%0.78%-0.60%2.40%1.37%-1.18%-3.15%-1.83%6.08%4.07%12.85%
2022-3.32%-1.61%-0.51%-5.57%0.41%-4.00%4.69%-3.08%-5.92%2.28%4.40%-2.69%-14.55%
2021-0.58%0.29%0.68%2.29%0.37%1.34%1.21%0.92%-2.26%2.40%-0.56%1.29%7.55%

Benchmark Metrics

Ed conservative allocation has an annualized alpha of 1.42%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 48.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 43.00% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.39 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
1.42%
Beta
0.39
0.83
Upside Capture
43.00%
Downside Capture
48.79%

Expense Ratio

Ed conservative allocation 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

Ed conservative allocation ranks 42 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.


Ed conservative allocation Risk / Return Rank: 4242
Overall Rank
Ed conservative allocation Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3737
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Omega Ratio Rank: 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Calmar Ratio Rank: 3838
Calmar Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Martin Ratio Rank: 4848
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 Ed conservative allocation and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.16

2.01

+0.16

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

3.09

2.71

+0.38

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.36

+0.05

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.84

2.69

+0.16

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

12.77

12.34

+0.42


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
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.68175.6788.66358.482,842.59
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
351.161.711.201.624.86
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
190.590.861.110.691.97
VTHRX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund
672.363.371.442.9112.74
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
702.102.831.382.9313.45
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
551.692.311.312.349.11

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.

Ed conservative allocation Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.16
  • 5-Year: 0.61
  • 10-Year: 0.85
  • All Time: 0.88

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 1.64 to 2.53, 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 Ed conservative allocation 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

Ed conservative allocation provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.00%3.00%2.97%2.67%2.22%2.58%1.93%2.40%2.52%2.06%2.19%2.29%
BIL
SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.86%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.98%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.49%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
VTHRX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund
3.74%4.03%3.63%2.59%2.53%17.56%2.56%2.38%2.71%0.06%2.38%3.72%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
1.04%1.12%1.27%1.44%1.66%1.21%1.42%1.78%2.04%1.71%1.92%1.98%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
2.75%3.18%3.37%3.24%3.09%3.10%2.14%3.06%3.18%2.73%2.93%2.83%

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 Ed conservative allocation . 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 Ed conservative allocation was 18.92%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 416 trading sessions.

The current Ed conservative allocation drawdown is 1.46%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

Bear market2022
-18.92%Oct 2022
11mo 10d1y 8mo
2y 7moNov 2021 - Jun 2024
COVID crash2020
-14.94%Mar 2020
27d2mo 19d
3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020
2025 selloff2025
-7.15%Apr 2025
4mo1mo 27d
5mo 27dDec 2024 - Jun 2025
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018
-6.95%Dec 2018
3mo 26d1mo 23d
5mo 19dAug 2018 - Feb 2019
2016 pullback2016
-5.57%Jan 2016
8mo 28d2mo 24d
11mo 22dApr 2015 - Apr 2016

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 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.63, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.


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

1.20

1.25

1.25

1.26

1.27

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.27, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.

Ed conservative allocation correlation to the S&P 500 Index

Ed conservative allocation has a 0.92 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

0.92

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

0.87

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

0.88

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

0.89

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 5, 2013

0.90


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VTI has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.99, while BND has the lowest at -0.00.

BND
-0.00
BIL
0.01
BNDX
0.02
VXUS
0.80
VTHRX
0.94
VTI
0.99

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. Ed conservative allocation . VTHRX has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.94, while BIL has the lowest at 0.01.

BIL
0.01
BNDX
0.29
BND
0.35
VXUS
0.79
VTI
0.90
VTHRX
0.94

Asset Correlations Table

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

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013
Diversification Analysis

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