Asset Allocation
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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.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 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% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
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% |
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.92% | 0.97% | -2.99% | 4.00% | 2.23% | -1.25% | 3.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.51% | 0.62% | -1.96% | 0.17% | 1.97% | 2.80% | 0.61% | 1.62% | 1.95% | 1.19% | 0.43% | -0.06% | 11.30% |
| 2024 | 0.21% | 1.21% | 1.78% | -2.88% | 2.69% | 1.52% | 2.10% | 1.64% | 1.57% | -1.76% | 2.93% | -2.07% | 9.11% |
| 2023 | 4.58% | -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
- R²
- 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ed conservative allocation and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | 100 | 19.68 | 175.67 | 88.66 | 358.48 | 2,842.59 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 35 | 1.16 | 1.71 | 1.20 | 1.62 | 4.86 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 19 | 0.59 | 0.86 | 1.11 | 0.69 | 1.97 |
VTHRX Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund | 67 | 2.36 | 3.37 | 1.44 | 2.91 | 12.74 |
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 70 | 2.10 | 2.83 | 1.38 | 2.93 | 13.45 |
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 55 | 1.69 | 2.31 | 1.31 | 2.34 | 9.11 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Ed conservative allocation provided a 3.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.00% | 3.00% | 2.97% | 2.67% | 2.22% | 2.58% | 1.93% | 2.40% | 2.52% | 2.06% | 2.19% | 2.29% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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 10d | 1y 8mo | 2y 7moNov 2021 - Jun 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -14.94%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.15%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 1mo 27d | 5mo 27dDec 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -6.95%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 1mo 23d | 5mo 19dAug 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2016 pullback2016 | -5.57%Jan 2016 | 8mo 28d | 2mo 24d | 11mo 22dApr 2015 - Apr 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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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
| 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.
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