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Ed conservative allocation
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 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the Ed conservative allocation returned -0.68% Year-To-Date and 6.32% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
Ed conservative allocation
0.14%-1.72%-0.68%0.48%9.80%9.04%4.36%6.32%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
0.22%-0.98%0.31%0.85%4.27%3.53%0.30%1.70%
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
0.16%-3.26%-3.13%-1.24%17.86%18.10%10.66%13.75%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.10%-1.55%-0.08%0.10%2.63%3.79%0.18%1.74%
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
-0.68%-2.51%2.81%6.58%28.04%15.41%7.43%9.01%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
0.02%0.31%0.90%1.85%4.01%4.71%3.28%2.13%
VTHRX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund
0.69%-2.27%-0.35%1.48%14.84%12.06%6.02%8.26%
*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 +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 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%0.49%-0.68%
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 1.46%, beta of 0.38, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 48.75% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 43.49% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.38 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
1.46%
Beta
0.38
0.83
Upside Capture
43.49%
Downside Capture
48.75%

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 57 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: 5757
Overall Rank
Ed conservative allocation Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Sortino Ratio Rank: 5858
Sortino Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
Ed conservative allocation Martin Ratio Rank: 5757
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

1.28

0.88

+0.40

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.90

1.37

+0.53

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.91

1.39

+0.52

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.23

6.43

+1.79


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
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
481.001.421.181.714.64
VTI
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
540.941.471.221.537.16
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
340.821.151.150.893.55
VXUS
Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
801.632.251.332.529.49
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
10019.57254.91180.89367.864,130.10
VTHRX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund
771.502.151.312.159.20

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 Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.28
  • 5-Year: 0.56
  • 10-Year: 0.82
  • All Time: 0.84

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 1.01 to 1.70, 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 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.03%3.00%2.97%2.67%2.22%2.58%1.93%2.40%2.52%2.06%2.19%2.29%
BND
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
3.92%3.86%3.67%3.09%2.60%2.12%2.38%2.72%2.81%2.54%2.51%2.57%
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%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.47%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
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%
BIL
SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
3.96%4.13%5.03%4.92%1.35%0.00%0.30%2.05%1.66%0.68%0.07%0.00%
VTHRX
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Fund
4.05%4.03%3.63%2.59%2.53%17.56%2.56%2.38%2.71%0.06%2.38%3.72%

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 2.81%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-18.92%Nov 8, 2021236Oct 14, 2022416Jun 12, 2024652
-14.94%Feb 20, 202020Mar 18, 202055Jun 5, 202075
-7.15%Dec 9, 202482Apr 8, 202539Jun 4, 2025121
-6.95%Aug 30, 201880Dec 24, 201836Feb 15, 2019116
-5.57%Apr 27, 2015186Jan 20, 201658Apr 13, 2016244

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. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.

Asset Correlations Table

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

BenchmarkBILBNDXBNDVXUSVTIVTHRXPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.010.01-0.020.800.990.940.90
BIL0.011.000.010.010.010.000.010.01
BNDX0.010.011.000.720.030.010.110.28
BND-0.020.010.721.000.04-0.010.110.35
VXUS0.800.010.030.041.000.800.900.79
VTI0.990.000.01-0.010.801.000.950.90
VTHRX0.940.010.110.110.900.951.000.94
Portfolio0.900.010.280.350.790.900.941.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013