Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | Government Bonds, Short-Term Bond | 40% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 25% |
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 20% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in growth, 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 Sep 9, 2010, corresponding to the inception date of VOO
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the growth returned -2.25% Year-To-Date and 9.28% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio growth | 0.01% | -1.96% | -2.25% | -0.64% | 13.05% | 12.95% | 7.63% | 9.28% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | -0.23% | -3.01% | -0.97% | 1.52% | 21.33% | 16.97% | 9.38% | 11.66% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.11% | -3.66% | -9.29% | -8.34% | 17.67% | 21.67% | 11.69% | 16.20% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 0.04% | -0.23% | 0.30% | 1.35% | 3.86% | 3.97% | 1.80% | 1.71% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 2010, growth's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, growth closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.87% | -0.31% | -3.37% | 0.59% | -2.25% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.87% | -0.56% | -3.19% | 0.55% | 4.02% | 3.48% | 1.35% | 1.59% | 2.39% | 1.77% | 0.01% | 0.28% | 14.19% |
| 2024 | 0.87% | 3.09% | 1.82% | -2.51% | 3.38% | 2.48% | 0.88% | 1.76% | 1.66% | -0.96% | 3.47% | -1.15% | 15.60% |
| 2023 | 4.95% | -1.79% | 3.35% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 3.66% | 2.21% | -0.99% | -2.96% | -1.25% | 6.20% | 3.34% | 19.24% |
| 2022 | -3.92% | -2.11% | 1.23% | -5.90% | 0.03% | -5.04% | 5.82% | -3.00% | -6.33% | 3.87% | 4.04% | -3.63% | -14.79% |
| 2021 | -0.44% | 1.33% | 1.99% | 3.21% | 0.29% | 1.68% | 1.28% | 1.75% | -2.89% | 3.90% | -0.63% | 2.09% | 14.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
growth has an annualized alpha of 1.27%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 2010.
- This portfolio participated in 63.03% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.62% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.59 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
- 1.27%
- Beta
- 0.59
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 60.62%
- Downside Capture
- 63.03%
Expense Ratio
growth 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
growth ranks 49 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
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.20 | 0.88 | +0.32 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.79 | 1.37 | +0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 1.39 | +0.49 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.37 | 6.43 | +1.94 |
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.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 68 | 1.24 | 1.83 | 1.27 | 1.86 | 8.47 |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 38 | 0.78 | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 3.90 |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 96 | 2.56 | 4.13 | 1.53 | 4.35 | 16.94 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
growth provided a 2.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.31% | 2.33% | 2.49% | 2.37% | 1.50% | 0.91% | 1.33% | 1.98% | 1.86% | 1.48% | 1.52% | 1.48% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 1.80% | 1.82% | 1.95% | 2.08% | 2.20% | 1.82% | 1.66% | 2.32% | 2.53% | 2.11% | 2.39% | 2.45% |
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
VUG Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.45% | 0.41% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.70% | 0.48% | 0.66% | 0.95% | 1.32% | 1.14% | 1.39% | 1.30% |
SCHO Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF | 3.97% | 4.06% | 4.29% | 3.76% | 1.34% | 0.41% | 1.27% | 2.27% | 1.60% | 1.12% | 0.82% | 0.68% |
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 growth. 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 growth was 19.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current growth drawdown is 3.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.64% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 76 |
| -18.94% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 293 | Dec 14, 2023 | 495 |
| -12.12% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 89 | Feb 9, 2012 | 197 |
| -11.33% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 124 |
| -11.16% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 38 | Jun 3, 2025 | 72 |
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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 3.51, 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
| Benchmark | SCHO | VUG | VT | VOO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.14 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| SCHO | -0.14 | 1.00 | -0.12 | -0.11 | -0.14 | -0.08 |
| VUG | 0.94 | -0.12 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.94 | 0.96 |
| VT | 0.95 | -0.11 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.95 | 0.97 |
| VOO | 1.00 | -0.14 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Portfolio | 0.99 | -0.08 | 0.96 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.00 |