Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vanguard iShares Roth, 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 Jul 26, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of VEA
Returns By Period
As of Apr 4, 2026, the Vanguard iShares Roth returned -0.20% Year-To-Date and 9.79% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.63% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 29.73% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Vanguard iShares Roth | -0.09% | -2.41% | -0.20% | 1.11% | 28.34% | 13.93% | 7.15% | 9.79% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 0.16% | -3.34% | -3.13% | -1.30% | 31.84% | 18.10% | 10.66% | 13.75% |
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.33% | -5.13% | -6.17% | -11.35% | 19.31% | 11.14% | 4.37% | 10.84% |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.82% | -1.82% | 1.84% | 1.87% | 36.00% | 13.10% | 2.50% | 10.71% |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 1.36% | -3.58% | 3.06% | 0.66% | 11.42% | 7.33% | 3.14% | 4.85% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -1.58% | 3.65% | 7.84% | 42.16% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -0.72% | -1.88% | 0.11% | 0.16% | 31.31% | 13.41% | 3.75% | 7.73% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 0.22% | -0.69% | 0.31% | 0.97% | 3.65% | 3.53% | 0.30% | 1.70% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 27, 2007, Vanguard iShares Roth's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Vanguard iShares Roth closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.81% | 2.54% | -6.13% | 0.85% | -0.20% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.30% | 0.05% | -2.57% | 1.09% | 4.68% | 4.04% | 0.59% | 2.65% | 2.59% | 1.31% | 0.21% | 0.77% | 20.14% |
| 2024 | -0.67% | 3.42% | 2.88% | -3.75% | 3.81% | 0.81% | 2.57% | 2.24% | 2.05% | -2.47% | 3.99% | -3.55% | 11.46% |
| 2023 | 7.60% | -3.12% | 2.26% | 0.96% | -1.52% | 4.97% | 2.99% | -2.88% | -4.19% | -3.25% | 8.67% | 5.60% | 18.38% |
| 2022 | -5.37% | -2.26% | 1.03% | -7.51% | 0.02% | -7.19% | 6.71% | -4.06% | -8.91% | 5.06% | 7.80% | -3.76% | -18.47% |
| 2021 | -0.30% | 2.16% | 1.80% | 3.67% | 1.25% | 1.50% | 0.85% | 1.85% | -3.61% | 4.47% | -2.56% | 3.19% | 14.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard iShares Roth has an annualized alpha of -0.01%, beta of 0.84, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 27, 2007.
- This portfolio participated in 90.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.30% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.01%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 85.30%
- Downside Capture
- 90.47%
Expense Ratio
Vanguard iShares Roth 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
Vanguard iShares Roth ranks 48 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 | 1.21 | 0.88 | +0.33 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.78 | 1.37 | +0.42 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.81 | 1.39 | +0.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.95 | 6.43 | +1.52 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 52 | 0.94 | 1.47 | 1.22 | 1.53 | 7.16 |
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 18 | 0.27 | 0.54 | 1.07 | 0.43 | 1.32 |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 44 | 0.83 | 1.31 | 1.17 | 1.52 | 6.01 |
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF | 15 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 1.05 | 0.29 | 1.11 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 81 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 61 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.78 | 6.68 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 47 | 1.00 | 1.42 | 1.18 | 1.71 | 4.64 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Vanguard iShares Roth provided a 2.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.25% | 2.33% | 2.41% | 2.35% | 2.31% | 1.98% | 1.77% | 2.33% | 2.56% | 2.17% | 2.38% | 2.37% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
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% |
VOT Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 0.71% | 0.64% | 0.67% | 0.71% | 0.78% | 0.34% | 0.56% | 0.78% | 0.84% | 0.72% | 0.81% | 0.81% |
VBK Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.52% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.44% | 0.57% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 1.08% | 0.98% |
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% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.70% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
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% |
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 Vanguard iShares Roth. 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 Vanguard iShares Roth was 51.51%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 538 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard iShares Roth drawdown is 5.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -51.51% | Nov 1, 2007 | 339 | Mar 9, 2009 | 538 | Apr 26, 2011 | 877 |
| -29.98% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 122 |
| -26.82% | Nov 9, 2021 | 235 | Oct 14, 2022 | 358 | Mar 20, 2024 | 593 |
| -19.9% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 239 | Sep 13, 2012 | 347 |
| -16.52% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 143 | Sep 6, 2016 | 326 |
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 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.33, 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 | BND | VNQ | VWO | VEA | VBK | VOT | VTI | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | -0.14 | 0.67 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
| BND | -0.14 | 1.00 | 0.04 | -0.10 | -0.08 | -0.11 | -0.10 | -0.14 | -0.06 |
| VNQ | 0.67 | 0.04 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.59 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.70 |
| VWO | 0.74 | -0.10 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.83 |
| VEA | 0.83 | -0.08 | 0.59 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.83 | 0.94 |
| VBK | 0.87 | -0.11 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.90 |
| VOT | 0.90 | -0.10 | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.77 | 0.94 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.91 |
| VTI | 0.99 | -0.14 | 0.68 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.95 | -0.06 | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.94 | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.96 | 1.00 |