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VT and his friends
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SGOV 20.00%IAU 5.00%VT 40.00%VTV 10.00%VBR 10.00%VNQ 15.00%BondBondCommodityCommodityEquityEquityReal EstateReal Estate

S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VT and his friends, 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 May 28, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of SGOV

Returns By Period


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
VT and his friends
0.05%-2.89%1.45%3.40%15.41%13.46%8.09%
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
-0.23%-3.01%-0.97%1.52%21.33%16.97%9.38%11.66%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
-1.94%-8.32%8.34%21.05%49.18%32.68%21.72%14.14%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
0.16%-3.03%3.71%6.74%16.12%14.94%10.95%11.89%
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
0.20%-3.26%3.80%5.19%17.55%13.63%7.68%10.27%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-4.43%3.06%1.04%2.95%7.33%3.14%4.85%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
0.04%0.32%0.92%1.92%4.10%4.81%3.42%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 29, 2020, VT and his friends's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, VT and his friends closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -4.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.30%2.67%-4.97%0.67%1.45%
20252.68%0.26%-2.00%-0.50%3.35%2.83%0.68%2.91%2.29%0.55%1.27%0.36%15.56%
2024-0.89%2.95%3.18%-3.38%3.38%0.78%3.69%2.23%2.05%-1.32%3.63%-3.88%12.68%
20236.15%-2.95%0.68%0.81%-1.82%4.70%2.88%-2.21%-3.74%-2.00%7.09%5.19%14.89%
2022-3.73%-1.24%2.19%-5.05%-0.25%-6.16%5.45%-3.22%-7.66%5.38%5.92%-3.31%-12.16%
2021-0.12%2.67%3.15%3.76%1.66%0.28%0.97%1.64%-3.33%4.19%-2.02%4.35%18.26%

Benchmark Metrics

VT and his friends has an annualized alpha of 1.83%, beta of 0.66, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2020.

  • This portfolio participated in 73.24% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.10% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.66 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
1.83%
Beta
0.66
0.87
Upside Capture
70.10%
Downside Capture
73.24%

Expense Ratio

VT and his friends has an expense ratio of 0.09%, 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

VT and his friends ranks 54 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.


VT and his friends Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
VT and his friends Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VT and his friends Sortino Ratio Rank: 5757
Sortino Ratio Rank
VT and his friends Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
VT and his friends Calmar Ratio Rank: 4545
Calmar Ratio Rank
VT and his friends Martin Ratio Rank: 5454
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

1.26

0.88

+0.38

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.83

1.37

+0.46

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.71

1.39

+0.32

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.03

6.43

+1.59


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
VT
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
681.241.831.271.868.47
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
801.782.211.332.589.32
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
561.091.571.231.486.62
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
440.861.331.181.375.57
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
160.180.361.050.291.11
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
10020.63286.00202.83412.764,634.41

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.

VT and his friends Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.26
  • 5-Year: 0.69
  • All Time: 0.95

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 1.00 to 1.69, 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 VT and his friends 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

VT and his friends provided a 2.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.48%2.54%2.81%2.86%2.21%1.51%1.68%1.89%2.23%1.89%2.10%2.03%
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%
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
2.02%2.05%2.31%2.46%2.52%2.15%2.56%2.50%2.73%2.29%2.44%2.60%
VBR
Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF
1.89%1.95%1.98%2.12%2.03%1.75%1.68%2.06%2.35%1.79%1.77%1.99%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
SGOV
iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF
3.95%4.10%5.10%4.87%1.45%0.03%0.05%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

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 VT and his friends. 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 VT and his friends was 19.27%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 299 trading sessions.

The current VT and his friends drawdown is 4.51%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-19.27%Jan 5, 2022196Oct 14, 2022299Dec 22, 2023495
-11.74%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202528May 19, 202563
-7%Feb 27, 202622Mar 30, 2026
-6.77%Jun 9, 20203Jun 11, 202038Aug 5, 202041
-6.09%Sep 3, 202014Sep 23, 202013Oct 12, 202027

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 4.08, 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.

BenchmarkSGOVIAUVNQVBRVTVVTPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.020.120.630.780.800.960.91
SGOV-0.021.000.02-0.00-0.03-0.03-0.02-0.02
IAU0.120.021.000.160.120.130.210.26
VNQ0.63-0.000.161.000.710.720.650.81
VBR0.78-0.030.120.711.000.890.820.91
VTV0.80-0.030.130.720.891.000.810.90
VT0.96-0.020.210.650.820.811.000.95
Portfolio0.91-0.020.260.810.910.900.951.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 29, 2020